[wild_farmboy]

Hi all,
Needing help installing a turn signal switch on my 67 gto it does not have cruise or tilt and the shifter is on the floor. Am I going to have to pull the wheel off to install this new switch or is there any other way. I have noticed that the previous owner tried to pull the wheel because the nut is missing and all the threads on the steering shaft are stripped also. Also the switch I ordered though my local part store says it is for a 68 el camino. Did they give me the wrong switch or is this a cross reference. Any help would be appreciated, this is the first problem that I have came across with my goat that I have not been able to solve. Also replacing the steering column is an option but I would rather not for price issues. Thanks for your help

[wild_farmboy]

Hi all,
Needing help installing a turn signal switch on my 67 gto it does not have cruise or tilt and the shifter is on the floor. Am I going to have to pull the wheel off to install this new switch or is there any other way. I have noticed that the previous owner tried to pull the wheel because the nut is missing and all the threads on the steering shaft are stripped also. Also the switch I ordered though my local part store says it is for a 68 el camino. Did they give me the wrong switch or is this a cross reference. Any help would be appreciated, this is the first problem that I have came across with my goat that I have not been able to solve. Also replacing the steering column is an option but I would rather not for price issues. Thanks for your help

[6t7gto]

farmboy,
you need to beg, borrow, rent, steal or buy a steering wheel puller.they are cheap at advance auto parts.
pull the wheel off and the rest is simple.
chase the threads on the steering shaft and put a nut on there.
a steering wheel can come off and leave you with no steering.
when you unplug your old switch,under the dash, tie a string on it.it will be easier to fish the new switch wires back down the column.
make sure your wheel is straight before taking it off.
david

[6t7gto]

here's the puller.
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...r=T73904158694

[wild_farmboy]

Thanks so much for your help, I hope it all works as easily as you described, just finished rebuilding the brakes tonight and the blinker switch is the last step so I can pass state inspection!! I also soaked the steering wheel joint with penetrating oil tonight so hopefully that rust thing will come off easy tommorow! Thanks again, I will send you a pic in a week or so when the goat is out and about!!