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Fords72ChevyC10 · 12-30-2011, 07:01 PM

I have a picture of the PO handy work. From what it looks like he welded the nut to the column, I have no idea why he did this.

What can I do to get this nut off? I am trying not to replace the column if possible.

If I have to replace the column I would like a steel one that I can paint and I would want it to be a direct fit. I dont want to have to replace anything if possible. Can you point me to some good columns that would accomplish this?

shawno72 · 12-30-2011, 07:02 PM

Pictures????

Fords72ChevyC10 · 12-30-2011, 07:07 PM

sorry forgot to add them

edited to add pictures

shawno72 · 12-30-2011, 07:34 PM

It looks to me if you get your grinder and gently grind a little at a time till you can take it off you will probably be ok.

Scottshotrods · 12-30-2011, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fords72ChevyC10

I have a picture of the PO handy work. From what it looks like he welded the nut to the column, I have no idea why he did this.

What can I do to get this nut off? I am trying not to replace the column if possible.

If I have to replace the column I would like a steel one that I can paint and I would want it to be a direct fit. I dont want to have to replace anything if possible. Can you point me to some good columns that would accomplish this?

p/m sent

Justin

Fords72ChevyC10 · 12-31-2011, 03:51 AM

I think I am going to go with a replacement column. Upon further inspection looks like the threads maybe messed up and that is why the PO welded the nut on.

Now its just have to find one that fits my budget...US Soldier so its not going to be much.

Rochlow · 12-31-2011, 11:25 AM

Is that an automatic column?

Fords72ChevyC10 · 12-31-2011, 01:17 PM

No, It has an automatic shifter on the floor.

Rochlow · 12-31-2011, 01:28 PM

Sorry.. I think a have a 3spd column shift coming in that I would have given you.

Fords72ChevyC10 · 01-01-2012, 06:59 PM

No biggie, My dad found a column and mailed it to me. I'll post pics once I get it installed

fastwillie 696969 · 01-01-2012, 07:15 PM

they welded it most likely they didnt have a adapter so they just got out the welding stick

12-30-2011, 07:01 PM	#1
Fords72ChevyC10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: FT Irwin, CA Posts: 37	PO Jacked Up My Steering Coulmn!!! HELP!!!! I have a picture of the PO handy work. From what it looks like he welded the nut to the column, I have no idea why he did this. What can I do to get this nut off? I am trying not to replace the column if possible. If I have to replace the column I would like a steel one that I can paint and I would want it to be a direct fit. I dont want to have to replace anything if possible. Can you point me to some good columns that would accomplish this? Attached Images Last edited by Fords72ChevyC10; 12-30-2011 at 07:08 PM.

12-30-2011, 07:02 PM	#2
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: PO Jacked Up My Steering Coulmn!!! HELP!!!! Pictures???? __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

12-30-2011, 07:07 PM	#3
Fords72ChevyC10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: FT Irwin, CA Posts: 37	Re: PO Jacked Up My Steering Coulmn!!! HELP!!!! sorry forgot to add them edited to add pictures

12-30-2011, 07:34 PM	#4
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: PO Jacked Up My Steering Coulmn!!! HELP!!!! It looks to me if you get your grinder and gently grind a little at a time till you can take it off you will probably be ok. __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

12-31-2011, 03:51 AM	#6
Fords72ChevyC10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: FT Irwin, CA Posts: 37	Re: PO Jacked Up My Steering Coulmn!!! HELP!!!! I think I am going to go with a replacement column. Upon further inspection looks like the threads maybe messed up and that is why the PO welded the nut on. Now its just have to find one that fits my budget...US Soldier so its not going to be much.

12-31-2011, 11:25 AM	#7
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: PO Jacked Up My Steering Coulmn!!! HELP!!!! Is that an automatic column?

12-31-2011, 01:17 PM	#8
Fords72ChevyC10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: FT Irwin, CA Posts: 37	Re: PO Jacked Up My Steering Coulmn!!! HELP!!!! No, It has an automatic shifter on the floor. __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 aka Sancha

12-31-2011, 01:28 PM	#9
Rochlow Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St. Albans, Vt Posts: 2,520	Re: PO Jacked Up My Steering Coulmn!!! HELP!!!! Sorry.. I think a have a 3spd column shift coming in that I would have given you.

01-01-2012, 06:59 PM	#10
Fords72ChevyC10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: FT Irwin, CA Posts: 37	Re: PO Jacked Up My Steering Coulmn!!! HELP!!!! No biggie, My dad found a column and mailed it to me. I'll post pics once I get it installed __________________ 1972 Chevy C10 aka Sancha

01-01-2012, 07:15 PM	#11
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: PO Jacked Up My Steering Coulmn!!! HELP!!!! they welded it most likely they didnt have a adapter so they just got out the welding stick __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex



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