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Original tilt steering column : The steering column was completedly disassembled in order to make an inventory of the internal little pieces that should be restored or replaced. Aditionally to stablish the functionallity back as it was 40 years ago, the decision was to work in the aesthetic too. So, a high quality job paint were performed in the parts that gets visible by the driver and the long hidden tubing -in the side that goes to the engine compartiment- was polished and professionally chromed. One of the most noticeable features of the steering column is the ability to collapse in presence of a frontal impact. The part that is in the engine compartiment consist on two concentric tubes so the most interior may advance inside the other one, allowing to absorve part of the impact energy and to avoid the steering to enter directly to the driver. Special attention was taken to replace all bearings and any defect gear for a total soft drive experience

06/04/09 : The "Lock Bolt Spring" ... It exist a little spring that locks the steering column with the key in off position. Any GM tilt column from 69 to 77 have it. See part 19 : Extracted image from the following link : http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/04/TiltColumnBlowup.doc With the gently help of Gene ( gene@1stgencamaro.net ), it was possible to get with the spring in a U.S. shop and get it here by postal mail, directly into my office : The little spring gets here in perfect state and got back the steering lock functionallity.

Feb 26, 2009 : Dressing... Functionallity is in good shape but chromes are opaque and that can be improved. The dust in the false ring must be cleaned. Apparently clean : one of them still has dust.

Feb 24, 2009 : It arrives the second import of parts for the steering column       On Feb 24 arrived to my office a medium box with all the necesary to -hope- finish the steering column restoration. At this time i have to ask myself...       why the hell i didn't bought a new ididit ? ...but... that's not so fun..

TS7983 Turn signal switch for 1969-1972 GM A-body models. It includes an adapter harness needed for some applications.

NH34 Clutch safety switch harness for 1969-1973 Chevelle M/T models.

43007N Canceling cam for 1969-1978 models

4536N Turn signal switch screw for 1969-1972 models

p.s. : Following parts are not steering column related, but they came in this same box ...

MG0018 Shifter rod clips for all models : Spring-loaded clip required to retain the shifter rods to the transmission and the shifter. Set of 10 clips fits all years and models. New GM. 3040N GM Brake light switch for 1964-1972 models without cruise control.

2008 : Disassemble, inventory, paint and chromes Pictures of the steering column parts : one in primer ready to paint, other ones chromed   Collapsible column

Parts Summit Description Part # Units grant steering wheel installation kit GRT-3196 1 grant, horn cap button GRT-5643 1 YearOne Description Part # Units hazard lamp knob 2214N 1 Tilt sector gear 69-up GM9117N 1 Stering column seal cc5161 1 IGN/Door lock kit, orig keys w/buzzer actuatr hx444 1 Turn sgnl lever w/o cruise 68-70 oh5174 1 Intermediate steering shaft copling spring for 1969-1972 2508N 1 Intermediate steering shaft coupling bearing for 1969-1972 2509N 2 Steering column lower shaft bearing for 1969-1972 45359N 1