Junkyard finds

John inNH · May 12th, 2007, 08:58 PM

I had a succesfull junkyard search today,managed to get a set of sport mirrors for the '75 for $30.00. I also found 2 sets of SS 111 rims, unfortunately they were 14" not 15". Best of all I found a '75 Regal with a tilt column. Could not get it fully out by the time the yard closed, so I will need to go back for it. Now a question, my Cutlass has a factory floor shift, and the tilt column in the Regal is a column shift. Does anyone have instructions on how to pull apart the columns to swap over the sleeve that does not have the shifter mount? I know its possible, but I don't know how difficult it is. Any help would be appreciated.

John

John inNH · May 16th, 2007, 08:29 AM

Anyone have any information on the steering column? Anything?

Oldsguy · May 16th, 2007, 01:45 PM

I know what you are looking for but when I converted my Delta to floor shift I chickened out on that deal. I shudder every time I see the inside of a steering column, especially the newer ones with all the in-wheel controls, wires, and connectors. UGHHH!

bigblockolds66 · May 25th, 2007, 06:54 PM

i just had the column apart on my 66 dynamic 88. had to replace the turnsignal cam, was no big deal really. just take your time and youll do fine.

2blu442 · May 25th, 2007, 11:21 PM

If you don't have a Chassis Service Manual yet get one! They've got a diagram of the steering column exploded so you can see what's what. They're on ebay all the time, one printed for each year and the mid-1970's go for a pretty reasonable price. John

77w30442 · May 27th, 2007, 11:14 AM

it is involved for a novice. but with a service manual and some special tool;s it is a task that can be acomplished. i just got finished rebuilding a 75 colum so if you need help email me at 77w30442@comcast.net or feel free to call my cell 732-986-6388. also 73-77olds@yahoo.com is a great list
ron

John inNH · May 27th, 2007, 07:19 PM

Thanks for the replies guys. I pulled the column yesterday and got it, 4 SS-111 centercaps and a front license plate bracket for $75.00. Earlier that day I got 4 chrome 15" SS-111 rims in great shape for $125.00 but without centercaps. Also found a set of 14" SS-111 painted rims with centercaps and trim rings, with 4 good white-letter BF-Goodrich TA's for $200.00, but I prefer the 15" rims on the '73-'77's. Now I just need to find a set of seatbelts for the swivel bucket seats and I can start on the interior.

John

May 12th, 2007, 08:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
John inNH Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 16	Junkyard finds I had a succesfull junkyard search today,managed to get a set of sport mirrors for the '75 for $30.00. I also found 2 sets of SS 111 rims, unfortunately they were 14" not 15". Best of all I found a '75 Regal with a tilt column. Could not get it fully out by the time the yard closed, so I will need to go back for it. Now a question, my Cutlass has a factory floor shift, and the tilt column in the Regal is a column shift. Does anyone have instructions on how to pull apart the columns to swap over the sleeve that does not have the shifter mount? I know its possible, but I don't know how difficult it is. Any help would be appreciated. John

May 16th, 2007, 08:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
John inNH Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 16	Help? Anyone have any information on the steering column? Anything?

May 16th, 2007, 01:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	I know what you are looking for but when I converted my Delta to floor shift I chickened out on that deal. I shudder every time I see the inside of a steering column, especially the newer ones with all the in-wheel controls, wires, and connectors. UGHHH! __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

May 25th, 2007, 11:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,255	If you don't have a Chassis Service Manual yet get one! They've got a diagram of the steering column exploded so you can see what's what. They're on ebay all the time, one printed for each year and the mid-1970's go for a pretty reasonable price. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

May 27th, 2007, 07:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
John inNH Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 16	Update Thanks for the replies guys. I pulled the column yesterday and got it, 4 SS-111 centercaps and a front license plate bracket for $75.00. Earlier that day I got 4 chrome 15" SS-111 rims in great shape for $125.00 but without centercaps. Also found a set of 14" SS-111 painted rims with centercaps and trim rings, with 4 good white-letter BF-Goodrich TA's for $200.00, but I prefer the 15" rims on the '73-'77's. Now I just need to find a set of seatbelts for the swivel bucket seats and I can start on the interior. John

May 25th, 2007, 06:54 PM	#4 (permalink)
bigblockolds66 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3	i just had the column apart on my 66 dynamic 88. had to replace the turnsignal cam, was no big deal really. just take your time and youll do fine.

May 27th, 2007, 11:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
77w30442 Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 5	it is involved for a novice. but with a service manual and some special tool;s it is a task that can be acomplished. i just got finished rebuilding a 75 colum so if you need help email me at 77w30442@comcast.net or feel free to call my cell 732-986-6388. also 73-77olds@yahoo.com is a great list ron

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