Column Swap, part 1- December 26, 2007 On Christmas eve I spent several hours out in the garage. I was hoping to get the entire steering column removed, so that I could have a head start when I bring the new column home tomorrow. I probably won't get the new one put in right away, but at least I am ready when I get to it.This is the turn signal switch that started all of my troubles.I wanted to swap it out with a $25 part from Auto Zone. So much for this budget repair...The bunged up threads at the tip of this steering rod are...http://truckindaddy.blogspot.com/2007/12/column-swap-part-1.html Parts ordered- December 21, 2007 I found a complete steering column from a 1968 truck for sale online. I don't really need the whole thing, but it is complete and looks to be in great shape. Plus it is costing me $7 more to have this nice looking part shipped to my door than the only other one I found. That column was pretty junky looking and I would need to make a 4 hour round trip drive to pick it up. $7 well spent, I think.http://truckindaddy.blogspot.com/2007/12/parts-ordered.html Turn signal success - Ultimate failure- December 9, 2007 I wanted to pull the steering wheel off this morning, to get ready for a swap of the turn signalhazard signal switch. I assumed that I would have to order the switch, but my local Auto Zone had one in stock. I picked up the switch and got everything disassembled and cleaned up fairly quickly. It took a while to get the switch positioned properly and to get the wiring run properly through the steering column, but those were the biggest hassles. Up to that point.When I was ready to reinstall...http://truckindaddy.blogspot.com/2007/12/turn-signal-success-ultimate-failure.html The Rebirth of Marge, Post 1- December 8, 2007 Since parking the truck and suspending the insurance coverage, I have not spent any real time out in the garage until tonight. Even that was more planning for the coming work than anything. I am trying to decide if I should put Marge up on jack stands to get the tires off of the ground. I don't want the tires to get flat-spotted while she is just sitting in the garage, but I want to make things as safe as possible out there, too. As of tonight she still sits on her tires.I started pulling...http://truckindaddy.blogspot.com/2007/12/rebirth-of-marge-post-1.html |