'70 Duster - First MOPAR Build
Been getting a lot of good quality time in the shop lately...
Doing a steering column rebuild, and restoring the steering wheel.
Started by tearing down the steering column. Blasted the collars in my bench top cabinet so I could see what I was working with. Just a few dings to smooth out.
Also wanted to get the steering shaft painted, and sanded down so the lower bearing was easier to install.
Plus, needed to remove the locking plate.
Installed new turn signal switch and was able to save the turn signal lever just by wet sanding the surface rust off. Left a very nice shine on the lever. Sandblasted and painted the column jacket, and column accessories. Did the collars to match the dash paint. Installed new upper bearing and isolator, and even put in upper & lower foam seals (although I'm not sure they are needed).
Went with the SER205-16 bearing that I saw in another member's column rebuild post. I think it's a vast improvment.
Been getting a lot of good quality time in the shop lately...
Doing a steering column rebuild, and restoring the steering wheel.
Started by tearing down the steering column. Blasted the collars in my bench top cabinet so I could see what I was working with. Just a few dings to smooth out.
Also wanted to get the steering shaft painted, and sanded down so the lower bearing was easier to install.
Plus, needed to remove the locking plate.
Installed new turn signal switch and was able to save the turn signal lever just by wet sanding the surface rust off. Left a very nice shine on the lever. Sandblasted and painted the column jacket, and column accessories. Did the collars to match the dash paint. Installed new upper bearing and isolator, and even put in upper & lower foam seals (although I'm not sure they are needed).
Went with the SER205-16 bearing that I saw in another member's column rebuild post. I think it's a vast improvment.