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Column shift 73 Formula
We are getting ready to jump into the restoration of the steering column for the Formula.
With this being a column shift car, how difficult will it be to find replacement pieces if needed? |
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I have one if you need it. $50.00 plus shipping , which could be 80 bucks.
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/\ Good Mr FBruce! I was feeling bad I junked one a couple years ago
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As soon as I collect all of the parts I need to convert, mine will be chucked too.
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1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey 1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles 2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4 2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4 |
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So life has gotten in the way and it's taking me longer to get things moving than hoped for, again.
We pulled the column all the way down, cleaned and greased bearings and ordered pieces as needed. The column has been painted and things are going back together. What I have figured out to this point 1) someone has been in this column previously, 2) that same someone should be slapped for throwing out pieces 3) ignition lock cylinders seem to be different on column shift cars Monday I'll be sourcing a lock plate to replace one that is missing along with a broken buzzer contact. Ill also be searching for the correct ognition lock. |
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I am curious to know what is different with the lock cylinders. I have installed several in both column and floor shift columns, and they were all the same 1970-up. 1969 used a much smaller cylinder.
Per the partsbook, they are all the same regardless of shifter location.
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1976 LeMans B09 Freeway Enforcer, 455/M40 Smokey 1977 Trans Am, 400/M21 Black/Gold Bandit. 44K actual miles 2017 Sierra SLT 1500 Z71 4X4 2019 Canyon SLT Crew 4X4 |
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I have a 70 fb column shift if you need any pictures to compare to
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Love those oddities like a column shift muscle car. Im a little bias though
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77Canamman
Thanks for questioning my post. I went back and second guessed myself after your statement. I had the lock plate peg gear one tooth off. Once that was repositioned, the cylinder dropped in and operated correctly. Now to order a replacement buzzer spring and a lock plate and this part will be done. |
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