hey everyone, been a while since i've been on, so busy with school and all. I'm finally gonna have the time and money to finish off my '76 this year but last winter when i was driving it my steering column went on me(the gear selector blew apart) so i took it out and cant fix it, i've been looking all over for one with the neutral start switch built in but have had no luck, i also need that rubber coupler that is in between the column and steering box. I have tried all over and no one sells them and they are always rotted out in scrap yards. Does anyone know where i can get these parts?

Rick

 

You should be able to find those parts online in a lot of places.

Cheers, Rick Also.

 

Too bad your 8 hours away I have a column sitting in my shop. I'll check today on the rubber coupler. If I have one I might be able to mail it up to you for a reasonable price.


TFC

 

You should be able to buy the gear selector collar from some of the sponsors here. It's a very common failure as it's made out white metal or pot metal, you can't fix it.
As for the rag joint, a local guy tossed me a used one for $5, 'turned out that it didn''t fit but I was able to use the rubber section and rebuild mine. Be careful not break the small ground strap, your horn will stop working and it's the last place you'll look for the problem, or at least it's the last place I looked!

 

ya thanks, i've been looking on the internet but alot of the times i just waster my time on sites and never find anything, i still have all my old column, but i'm gonna keep looking around the net if i cant find one around.

and truckfarming canuck, ya if you have that rubber piece let me know, or maybe if i cant find anythin else i'll buy the whole column of of you and pay to ship it.

 

I have the rubber piece. I'll send you an e-mail so that we can hook you up with some pictures.

TFC

 

Welcome back Richard.

 

hey thanks, yup schools almost done so i'll be back home with internet and looking forward to doing some posting with you guys again.

 

Just make one ( Rag Joint Insulator) out of some conveyor belt

No got to a place that sells Motormite or HELP products like C.T.