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Steering Column Question: 69 Charger
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06/03/15 02:34 PM
06/03/15 02:34 PM
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Hello, restoring the steering column out of a 69 Charger, Auto, console steering column. Hope the pic comes out so you can see what Im talking about, but the problem is in the top of the column casting which has the bearing and also contains the turn signal switch. Also known as the bearing housing. There are two bolts that have tapered square heads that insert from behind, and on top, nuts with 6 cuts across them. The problem is that the nuts wont run all the way up the bolts because of a non threaded shoulder. Cant remember what the bolts are suppose to attach to, only that they go thru the housing. Its a mystery. Thanks for any help.
Last edited by 69rrgrabber; 06/03/15 02:35 PM.
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1969 Charger R/T 440
1969 Road Runner 383
1970 Cuda 440
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Re: Steering Column Question: 69 Charger
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06/03/15 08:56 PM
06/03/15 08:56 PM
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Don't they hook into the tube to pull it up tight. Not sure I can remember being in one from a B-body but several columns with bolts that retain the bowl entering from the back. I may have a pictoral break down on one, if I do I will post.
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Re: Steering Column Question: 69 Charger
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06/04/15 03:41 AM
06/04/15 03:41 AM
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Thank God for you guys! Ok I took the middle section out and see now how the square heads go into the square holes on the lower tube section. Haven't quite figured out how to put all 3 sections together, I'm held up by the middle section / housing, not sitting flush on the lower tube housing. Just below the middle housing is a wavy washer and below that a thin collar retainer with 4 raised teeth. The manual has a diagram which show them facing down towards the housing, but it just dosent fit. Think I'll call it a night and try fresh tomorrow.
Thanks, Carl
"It takes a Mopar to catch a Mopar!"
1969 Charger R/T 440
1969 Road Runner 383
1970 Cuda 440
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Re: Steering Column Question: 69 Charger
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06/05/15 02:55 AM
06/05/15 02:55 AM
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David, got it all together, thanks again for the pics and help!
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1969 Charger R/T 440
1969 Road Runner 383
1970 Cuda 440
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