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Old 12-14-2017, 03:44 PM   #1
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Any instuctions on column mods 59 chevy

I'm putting power steering on my 59 chevy and looking for links to modifying my stock column to keep it.
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Old 12-14-2017, 03:46 PM   #2
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Re: Any instuctions on column mods 59 chevy

CCP column saver kit. put in search box above and many previous threads will show up.
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Old 12-14-2017, 04:43 PM   #4
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Re: Any instuctions on column mods 59 chevy

Do a quick search for this number CP175BCS It should be the kit that Orrie mentioned.

Some guys also fit a ball bearing at the bottom end bit the kit handles the up and down movement of the shaft (up and down the tube) with the thrust bearings. That keeps the top end in place where you want it.
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I'll check it out, thanks
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Old 12-15-2017, 09:05 PM   #6
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CCP column saver kit. put in search box above and many previous threads will show up.
Here are the threads I was talking about.

https://www.google.com/search?domain...D%3A1%3B&hl=en
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Old 12-26-2017, 08:00 PM   #7
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Thanks Orrie
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