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Does anyone know if the internal parts of a column shift steering column is the same as a floor shift steering column. I have a floor shift column. There are some parts missing. I found a column shift column. I need the lock plate. For some reason, it's missing. Thanks
 
money pit said:
Does anyone know if the internal parts of a column shift steering column is the same as a floor shift steering column. I have a floor shift column. There are some parts missing. I found a column shift column. I need the lock plate. For some reason, it's missing. Thanks
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What year car? I believe the lock plate started in 1971 with the lever on the column. 1970 had the linkage under the car
 
68bee said:
What year car? I believe the lock plate started in 1971 with the lever on the column. 1970 had the linkage under the car
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I have a 1970 Barracuda. I may be calling the part by the wrong name. I was watching the video by Cuda Cody, rebuilding a 70 steering column. The part is a metal disc that has notches. I'm looking for this part because mine is missing. I think it's causing excessive play. I can pull up on my steering wheel and there is a 1/4 inch gap between the column and the crush can. There are also a couple of snap rings missing. Thanks
 
money pit said:
I have a 1970 Barracuda. I may be calling the part by the wrong name. I was watching the video by Cuda Cody, rebuilding a 70 steering column. The part is a metal disc that has notches. I'm looking for this part because mine is missing. I think it's causing excessive play. I can pull up on my steering wheel and there is a 1/4 inch gap between the column and the crush can. There are also a couple of snap rings missing. Thanks
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I have extra lock plate and snap rings from a spare column and other parts. Do you have any pictures of your column. The missing snap rings would make it move up and down.
 
68bee said:
I have extra lock plate and snap rings from a spare column and other parts. Do you have any pictures of your column. The missing snap rings would make it move up and down.
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I'll take some photos and send them to you. Thanks.
 
Yes, you definitely need the toothed lock plate because you'll have extra slop as you've indicated. Sounds like @68bee has got you covered.
 
money pit said:
I'll take some photos and send them to you. Thanks.
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Here are the photos.

steering.jpg


steering 1.jpg
 
What parts are you missing besides the round lock plate and the 2 snap rings. Do you have the Lock lever and pin assembly and the plate and screws that hold it in in pictures 5, 7, 15, 16, 17
 
68bee said:
What parts are you missing besides the round lock plate and the 2 snap rings. Do you have the Lock lever and pin assembly and the plate and screws that hold it in in pictures 5, 7, 15, 16, 17
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I don't think I need the lock lever and pin assembly. I would need the lock plate, the clips, and the pin that secures the lock plate to the steering shaft. I need the plate to take up the space so the steering wheel won't move up and down. Is there a cover that covers the pin? Thanks
 
I have a lock plate and pin and I believe both snap rings that you need. I will be home from my vacation on Tuesday and can check on everything.
 
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