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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 01:51 AM
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I need some advice.

Ok first off when I got my truck the steering column was in the rear floor board I put it in ans the truck wont start with the key. When I trying to start it with the key I have to use a good amount of force. It's a tilt column.

Im thinking of making it look like a mini18 wheeler. What do you think?



BTW its a 1990 ext cab f350
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 03:34 AM
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Originally Posted by 75Three90
Ok first off when I got my truck the steering column was in the rear floor board I put it in ans the truck wont start with the key. When I trying to start it with the key I have to use a good amount of force. It's a tilt column.

Im thinking of making it look like a mini18 wheeler. What do you think?



BTW its a 1990 ext cab f350
I think you lost me. What are you trying to do?
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 05:42 AM
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The linkage that runs from the key down the column to the ignition switch is probably broken or jammed up. Its a common issue with these trucks as the switch itself is down the column a ways, not right at the key.

If you search through here, there are a couple threads that lay out how to tear down the column and fix the issue.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2014 | 12:30 PM
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I have no bed for my truck. So I was thinking of making it look like a 18 wheeler styled f350
 
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