Steering column hole cover
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Steering column hole cover
My truck did not come with a steering column hole cover when I bought it, and driving it is excpetionally hot with all that air coming right at my crotch while driving. I bought the rubber seal, but I cannot find the hole cover... C5TZ 3B633-A I did not see it on LMC or DC, or any other website. Any ideas I? Or do I have to try and make my own? Its a 65 F100 with saginaw PS added on with a 69-72 column.
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My truck did not come with a steering column hole cover when I bought it, and driving it is exceptionally hot with all that air coming right at my crotch while driving. I bought the rubber seal, but I cannot find the hole cover plate: C5TZ 3B633-A
I did not see it on LMC or DC, or any other website. Any ideas I? Or do I have to try and make my own? Its a 65 F100 with saginaw PS added on with a 69-72 column.
I did not see it on LMC or DC, or any other website. Any ideas I? Or do I have to try and make my own? Its a 65 F100 with saginaw PS added on with a 69-72 column.
Applications: 1965/67 F100/250 2WD ~ No Ford dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any.
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Seem to recall topic came up few months back and member posted a source, perhaps will chime in and provide source.
Came across a thread where member mentioned 'Flashback F100' listed the part?? Appears similar but not same. Had issue where original seal wore out and purchased a seal, can't recall source, but found the opening was slightly smaller than the original column and had to use heat to stretch the opening. Suggest measure column dia. and compare with replacement spec's??
Flashback F100's - Steering Column Parts & All Associated Parts with Steering
Came across a thread where member mentioned 'Flashback F100' listed the part?? Appears similar but not same. Had issue where original seal wore out and purchased a seal, can't recall source, but found the opening was slightly smaller than the original column and had to use heat to stretch the opening. Suggest measure column dia. and compare with replacement spec's??
Flashback F100's - Steering Column Parts & All Associated Parts with Steering
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Dave nice memory...it was 6/2013...so just a couple months ago. I have the rubber seal, but I am missing the metal cover for it, and as NumberDummy pointed out, obsolete and no one seems to reproduce it.
Any other ideas before I go buy a piece of sheetmetal?
Any other ideas before I go buy a piece of sheetmetal?
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I have an original with clamp, from a 65 that you can have for a minimal expense, but it may not match the diameter or position of your replacement column. At least it would have to be modified and that's probably why the previous owner left it off.
I have an original with clamp, from a 65 that you can have for a minimal expense, but it may not match the diameter or position of your replacement column. At least it would have to be modified and that's probably why the previous owner left it off.
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Perhaps a combination of rubber boot, and an aftermarket steering column manufacturer would work???
Posting link as example and info purposes only:
Ididit Steering Column Floor Mounts - Free Shipping on All Orders @ JEGS
Posting link as example and info purposes only:
Ididit Steering Column Floor Mounts - Free Shipping on All Orders @ JEGS
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Let's just make sure I am thinking correctly. There is a metal plate on the engine side of the fire wall with a clamp, then the fire wall, then the rubber boot on the inside of the cab, then a metal plate on the inside of the cab, that bolts into the firewall. Right?
If so I am missing the last metal plate. If not, and the only metal plate is the one with the clamp on the engine side of the firewall, then I need to figure out how this reubber seal goes in, or if it is the right one.
If so I am missing the last metal plate. If not, and the only metal plate is the one with the clamp on the engine side of the firewall, then I need to figure out how this reubber seal goes in, or if it is the right one.
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When I upgraded to front disc, and since I have the 4 speed, I was able to use the original column with slight modification at the firewall. I believe I kept the components in the same sequence; the rubber boot was stapled to a metal plate which mounted to the cab firewall. There is the heavy gage metal steering column collar
that mounts to the engine side of the firewall and the clamp is place on the end and secures the column to the collar. Sorry, description does not make sense to me either.
that mounts to the engine side of the firewall and the clamp is place on the end and secures the column to the collar. Sorry, description does not make sense to me either.
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Let's just make sure I am thinking correctly. There is a metal plate on the engine side of the fire wall with a clamp, then the fire wall, then the rubber boot on the inside of the cab, then a metal plate on the inside of the cab, that bolts into the firewall. Right?
If so I am missing the last metal plate. If not, and the only metal plate is the one with the clamp on the engine side of the firewall, then I need to figure out how this reubber seal goes in, or if it is the right one.
If so I am missing the last metal plate. If not, and the only metal plate is the one with the clamp on the engine side of the firewall, then I need to figure out how this reubber seal goes in, or if it is the right one.
3B633 = C5TZ-3B633-A .. Steering Column Opening Cover Plate / 1965/67 F100/250 2WD 3/4 M/T / Obsolete
3513 = C5TZ-3513-A .. Steering Column Weather Seal / 1965/66 F100/250 2WD 3/4 M/T / Obsolete
3668 = C5TZ-3668-A .. Steering Column to Instrument Panel Bracket & C5TZ-3668-B .. Steering Column to Instrument Panel Clamp for Bracket / 1965/66 F100/250 2WD / Obsolete
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Now he doesn't know what he wants, so it was necessary to post the parts catalog pic, part numbers/descriptions of the parts.
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Sorry, I was coming from the position if ya aint got it, and ya can't get it because FoMoCo does not reproduce it, then perhaps food for thought regarding possible other options? IMO, fabricating items kinda the nature of the beast?
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I'm in the middle of installing p/s on my '61. I removed the plate when I removed the old steering box and I'm going to fab a new one due to rust issues.
I'm also swapping the steering column because of the p/s. Thinking of taking the column to the muffler shop and having the guy make me a 3" long piece of exhaust pipe that will just fit over the base of the column. Then I'll weld the tabs I need to it in house to make my custom bottom clamp.
I'm also swapping the steering column because of the p/s. Thinking of taking the column to the muffler shop and having the guy make me a 3" long piece of exhaust pipe that will just fit over the base of the column. Then I'll weld the tabs I need to it in house to make my custom bottom clamp.
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Steering Column Hole Cover
i have the part your looking for. It has the rubber seal stapled to the plate
Text me at 2537207967
Text me at 2537207967
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