Here's a detailed "HOW TO" restore a steering column.
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Here's a "how to" restore a steering column with very detailed pictures. http://www.lamopar.com/How%20To%27s/Steering%20Column/index1.htmIf there is a good responce from these "how to's" I will keep posting them. Also, please check out the new Los Angeles Registry. If you have a 1970 Mopar built in the LA plant, please register. ~Cody
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Re: Here's a detailed "HOW TO" restore a steering column.
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Hey Cody! That is cool of you to take the time to document all the pics and then make a How-To Web page for all of us to learn from Thanks for sharing and keep bringing them on bro! Gil P.S. Nice job on the column and seats!
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Re: Here's a detailed "HOW TO" restore a steering colum
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That is an excellent job. Lots of photos really help. You may wish to check if you camera has a macro function that allows you to bring the camera closer and still be able to focus the picture. Well done
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Re: Here's a detailed "HOW TO" restore a steering column.
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Definitely keep them coming! Thanks!!!
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Re: Here's a detailed "HOW TO" restore a steering column.
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Hello Cody That is great ! Very informative, how do I figure out the corect color for my steering column ? 70 Challenger with blue interior but the column seems to be a darker blue than the dash pad or seats also is the dash frame supposed to be the same color and textured or not Thanks! David
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Re: Here's a detailed "HOW TO" restore a steering column.
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Great Job. Looks like new. Maybe add parts sources on one of the slides.
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Re: Here's a detailed "HOW TO" restore a steering column.
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Cody, I reviewed your "How To" page, you really covered it well. Detailed restoration instructions on a complicated assembly like that are sorely lacking in our hobby, thanks for such a great contribution. Nice work!
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Re: Here's a detailed "HOW TO" restore a steering colum
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The colors are slightly different. I will post the color code for your car when I get home. I get the color codes from an original 1970 dealers paint spec sheet. I was suprised to see how much different the color was from the exterior of the vehicle. The texture seemed to rough... but then again the original was 35+ years old and I'm sure some of the original texture was worn off. Quote:
Hello Cody That is great ! Very informative, how do I figure out the corect color for my steering column ? 70 Challenger with blue interior but the column seems to be a darker blue than the dash pad or seats also is the dash frame supposed to be the same color and textured or not Thanks! David
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Re: Here's a detailed "HOW TO" restore a steering colum
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Cody, you gotta PM. (Email bouncing)
Cool site, I am registering my Challenger.
Mopar or No Car: Sold Nov/06 1970 Challenger 340 4bbl (A66 code), A833 4 speed, 3.23 SureGrip all numbers match.
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Re: Here's a detailed "HOW TO" restore a steering colum
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This is a keeper.
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Re: Here's a detailed "HOW TO" restore a steering colum
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I will post how I came up with the color and finishes on the website. I know there are many things that are unknown with these sort of things and I do not want to tell anyone this is the only way to do it. I do hope you can shead some light on other ways to do it and maybe other colors or finishes to use. I'm always open to learning more. Quote:
Just a suggestion. While your work is beautiful and well documented, I did noticed a couple finishes that might come into question in terms of them being 100% accurate to OEM correcness. Maybe you could list the paint codes or links/sources for products used and call out any exceptions or unknowns regarding 100% OEM correctness during the various painting and finish detailing steps? This way if someone is doing a true OEM type restoration on thier own they will be properly informed and could make a personal judgement call when it comes time to choose.
Just my
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Re: Here's a detailed "HOW TO" restore a steering colum
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I took your advice and posted how I came to the decision to use the colors and finish I did. http://www.lamopar.com/How%20To%27s/Steering%20Column/finishes_colors.htmQuote:
Just a suggestion. While your work is beautiful and well documented, I did noticed a couple finishes that might come into question in terms of them being 100% accurate to OEM correcness. Maybe you could list the paint codes or links/sources for products used and call out any exceptions or unknowns regarding 100% OEM correctness during the various painting and finish detailing steps? This way if someone is doing a true OEM type restoration on thier own they will be properly informed and could make a personal judgement call when it comes time to choose.
Just my
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