Recent content by bking4aday

I will get you a dimension as I reassemble. Note - this is a power steering car. Here are the overall measurements I snagged from the fantastic ‘Cuda Cody’ videos.

So - turns out the column was collapsed. This must have occurred several years ago during disassembly. Over time, the rust/corrosion had really locked these parts together. It took some heat and numerous pretty aggressive impacts with a heavy hammer. Anyway, mystery solved. Sure appreciate...

Appreciate all the info folks. I’ll be checking in this more here shortly and provide an update.

It is power. All original parts that operated properly before the rebuild. Can anyone inform me what would happen if I just forced the shaft to lengthen, essentially shearing the plastic pins? Not ideal, but once installed - what difference would it make?

Thanks. Ya that video series is fantastic. That’s actually what I used for the rebuild. I’m just still not sure about the actual correct length of the shaft when installed. I guess I will disassemble and check the 16” dimension quoted in the video.

Yes, thanks. That does help to confirm my issue. I’m just still not sure if I have a collapsed column or if I somehow miss assembled something when rebuilding the column. I’m about half tempted to start hammering on the rag joint, but common sense is telling me to wait.

Hi all. I am in the process of restoring my 70 Challenger RT. I’ve rebuilt the steering column, but it’s now too short to engage the steering box. I know there are plastic shear pins in the shaft, but didn’t notice it being collapsed. The photo shows dimensions from the firewall. I was hoping...

Where you at Mike? I think I have that part bundled up in spares from my 70 rebuild. Let me know if the chem-weld doesn’t work out and I’ll look a little more.