[Chevelle-list] Re: 68 Steering Column info

[KEhrhardt]

In a message dated 8/19/04 12:19:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Then I call Gary's (The one in Texas!) and I explain the locking plate (the thing-a-ma-bob with the three holes in it) is sticking an inch and a half out of the bell housing of the steering column and the bottom of the steering wheel hub is only recessed a quarter inch = No-can-put-together-scenario, and so I said, "Whatsupwithat!!?" Guy says he needs a picture but doesn't have anybody there with internet.  Then I ask him "Can locking plate be taken off the shaft by a puller?" He then says that he wasn't aware '68's had a locking plate. I tell him this was sent by his company and was very explicitly stated that it's a completely rebuilt 1968 tilt column for Chevelle. That doesn't surprise me but still I tell him that this appears to be a 1968 floor shifted GM steering column in all ways except the locking plate. My friend you need a 1968 Chassis Service manual.  Most all of the resto houses carry them and they are great tool for reference.  The Chassis Service manual for my 66 has a steering section with tilt and non-tilt, automatic and standard columns with full 'blown out' diagrams showing the components of the column.  Mine was around $20 or so which is well worth the price for the info.  Sometimes you can find them on eBay for less, usually in used condition though.  Hope you find the info you need.   Kurt Ehrhardt 66 Chevelle Malibu 66 Chevelle SS ACES #1280 TC Gold #263 Enfield, CT