Column vs Dash key. Pros and Cons?
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10-15-2014, 12:35 PM
Column vs Dash key. Pros and Cons?
Getting ready to buy a steering column and debating on key.
Main things that come to my mind are:
Pros:
Its already there, just wire it. (I will have to buy a new dash ignition)
No scratching dash paint from swinging keys.
Cons:
Different key than door locks.
Anything else............
Main things that come to my mind are:
Pros:
Its already there, just wire it. (I will have to buy a new dash ignition)
No scratching dash paint from swinging keys.
Cons:
Different key than door locks.
Anything else............
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I like your center console. Is it fiberglass? Did you make it? Or, buy it (if so from where). Can you post up a better picture of the console? To the OP...Oh, definitely on the column to save the dash paint.
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10-15-2014, 08:13 PM
[QUOTE=carnut122;14744799]I like your center console. Is it fiberglass? Did you make it? Or, buy it (if so from where). Can you post up a better picture of the console? To the OP...Oh, definitely on the column to save the dash paint.[/QUOTE
Scratch built
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...t-console.html
Scratch built
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...t-console.html
#9
10-16-2014, 06:28 AM
Drewski,
All of the 80's models I have seen have plastic trim on them, did yours? did you just remove it, paint it? How did you get rid of it?
What size hole is required in the drop bracket for the stock GM column???
Also, what type of shaft is in them?
Did you order the Billet signal *****/Switches?
Does your switch have Hi/Lo beams in it?
Do you know the specific make/model?
Any issues getting replacement parts for them??
Lots of rookie questions! I'm Sorry!
All of the 80's models I have seen have plastic trim on them, did yours? did you just remove it, paint it? How did you get rid of it?
What size hole is required in the drop bracket for the stock GM column???
Also, what type of shaft is in them?
Did you order the Billet signal *****/Switches?
Does your switch have Hi/Lo beams in it?
Do you know the specific make/model?
Any issues getting replacement parts for them??
Lots of rookie questions! I'm Sorry!
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10-16-2014, 08:52 AM
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10-16-2014, 09:37 AM
Drewski,
All of the 80's models I have seen have plastic trim on them, did yours? did you just remove it, paint it? How did you get rid of it?
My column did not have any plastic to deal with.
What size hole is required in the drop bracket for the stock GM column???
I really don't recall the exact size. I made the drop from scrap stainless that I had laying around, so I cut the hole to fit the column I was using.
Also, what type of shaft is in them?
??
Did you order the Billet signal *****/Switches?
Ordered these.....
GM Column Dress-Up Kit - Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop
They also sell ***** that match to use on the rest of the dash.
Does your switch have Hi/Lo beams in it?
I'm still using the floor mounted Hi/Lo.
Do you know the specific make/model?
If I recall, it came out of a 1971 Cutlass. I suspect that the columns were the same in all the "A" body gm cars that used the column mounted switch.
Any issues getting replahcement parts for them??
For this particular column....no.
Lots of rookie questions! I'm Sorry!
All of the 80's models I have seen have plastic trim on them, did yours? did you just remove it, paint it? How did you get rid of it?
My column did not have any plastic to deal with.
What size hole is required in the drop bracket for the stock GM column???
I really don't recall the exact size. I made the drop from scrap stainless that I had laying around, so I cut the hole to fit the column I was using.
Also, what type of shaft is in them?
??
Did you order the Billet signal *****/Switches?
Ordered these.....
GM Column Dress-Up Kit - Speedway Motors, America's Oldest Speed Shop
They also sell ***** that match to use on the rest of the dash.
Does your switch have Hi/Lo beams in it?
I'm still using the floor mounted Hi/Lo.
Do you know the specific make/model?
If I recall, it came out of a 1971 Cutlass. I suspect that the columns were the same in all the "A" body gm cars that used the column mounted switch.
Any issues getting replahcement parts for them??
For this particular column....no.
Lots of rookie questions! I'm Sorry!
As far as security on column switches........back in the day a slide hammer could have them out in a heartbeat.
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