I had to dig deep to find this one. It is in Texas so it is close to a lot of you guys. The thing that caught my eye was that he had a lot of...
Yeah man! Okay, the wire from the horn button goes to the fuse bock to a dead terminal where it connects to the wire that goes to the ground side...
The brass bushing at the top of the steering column stayed intact during my rebuild of the steering box. The hole where the horn wire came out has...
Steering done so I thought I would move on to my horn. I mounted in the vise and attached a ground from the battery to the black wire terminal of...
Okay, I got it all back in and looking good but I made one mistake. I need to confess here. While I was putting on the finishing touches I thought...
Zig, I guess I have spent more time on here asking about the steering box than I did working on it. I go at most of my projects slowly cause I...
Don't listen to these guys, Ken. It won't be any time till you and Zig come up with another great idea. You both have minds like steel traps....
I would hate to think of a deer hitting me again. I doubt it would dent my truck like it did my Camry but it still wouldn't be pretty. At least...
Try this guy. WillThorn2@aol.com Several on here have bought from him. He makes a business of parting out these old trucks and usually has the...
Thanks again, Nate! I can't wait to get on the road for more than a couple of miles at a time. My insurance policy is suppose to be done this...
Nate, I went by the book on my worm bearing and sector shaft adjustments and it feels awfully tight. With the sector loose I adjusted the worm...
Zig, Your post is way more cynical than I expect from you. Let me guess, you haven't yet tapped the box of wine in the fridge. Can I expect your...
I think you are correct in saying that properly dried oak will last. A lot depends on what you want. Pine was the original bed wood and was...
So, Nate says to use axle grease in the steering box? I don't think so!!!
Nate and all, So, starting with a newly rebuilt steering gear box would you go with straight STP oil treatment or something else? Thanks, Gater...
Now this is how I would like to find one locally. You Kansas guys have an opportunity here!...
Teacher, Your truck looks great! I suspect it might just inspire others to tackle a big job. Wait, that's what teachers are suppose to do! Great...
Nate, I appreciate the detail. I don't like to guess on things that, if I do them wrong, could end up like your buddy did. With your knowledge...
Okay, I have the steering box all apart and it wasn't as hard as I thought it would be to get the column out. Now I have to replace the bushings....
Thanks, Nate. Are there any tricks to removing the bushings in case I can't find a local machine shop that will tackle it? I know not to get wild...
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