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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


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    Econo Auto shifter column

    vanny
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    Post by vanny Tue Dec 06, 2016 6:01 pm

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHROME-32-AUTOMATIC-Tilt-Steering-Column-Shift-w-Indicator-street-rat-rod/331976035234?_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D38530%26meid%3D914172246c65423493021a7197eafebe%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D162274302013

    Just wondering if anyone has installed one of these into an early Econo and how difficult it is...such as; are there any modifications that need to be done or is this a pretty straight forward bolt-on installation.

    Thanks,

    vanny


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    Post by Wolfster Tue Dec 13, 2016 11:58 am

    Will let you know. I have a 28" that I'm installing in mine. Having built a few other rods and t-buckets, you learn how to modify and make things work. Honestly, it looks like it's going to be easier than the last t-bucket.

    I had a spare 32" column and it really sat too high by the time you added a steering wheel and adapters, (if needed). The 28" sets in just right, and closest to stock height.
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    Post by jrdunn96 Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:10 pm

    C'mon Vanny, nothing is ever easy with these things! If it was, everybody would have one. LOL.
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    Post by vanny Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:25 pm

    Thanks wolfster I would love to hear how it works out for you...Jim, I was hoping I maybe stumbled onto a somewhat easy swap... it could happen, right??? I guess it's like a treasure hunt...like the curse of Oak Island! LOL


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    Post by jrdunn96 Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:30 pm

    Boy! I should get out more. . . I had to look up "Curse of Oak Island". Sheesh.
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    Post by Wolfster Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:32 pm

    I'll keep you posted. Probably wont get to it until after the 1st of the year. Waiting for a break in driving conditions and schedule to pick up a 67 HD p/u out of town.
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    Post by vanny Tue Dec 13, 2016 4:55 pm

    Wow, 67 HD p/u, congrats! Sounds promising!!!


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