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Tilt Steering Tech

When your old column just won't do, say "Ididit" and you'll be cruising like new.
By Saul Vargas
1964 Chevrolet Impala Interior Shot Steering Wheel Dash
1. This Ididit tilt column... 
   
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1964 Chevrolet Impala Interior Shot Steering Wheel Dash
1. This Ididit tilt column was ready to be taken out on a test run.
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2. The metal Ididit columns... 
   
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2. The metal Ididit columns are available with a few different finish options, such as all-chrome. In our case, the column was ordered with a bare metal finish and was painted to match the exterior and dash of the '64 Impala.
1964 Chevrolet Impala Front Side View Hood Open
3. Lonnie's '64 Impala was... 
   
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1964 Chevrolet Impala Front Side View Hood Open
3. Lonnie's '64 Impala was ready to be retrofitted with a modern tilt column.
1964 Chevrolet Impala Interior Shot Steering Wheel Dash
4. The stock column was checked... 
   
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1964 Chevrolet Impala Interior Shot Steering Wheel Dash
4. The stock column was checked before being removed.
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5. When working on cars with... 
   
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5. When working on cars with hydraulics, always make sure that the power source is disconnected, as it could be a safety hazard. You should do the same for the car battery as you will also be dealing with electrical items.
1964 Chevrolet Impala Interior Shot Removing Steering Wheel
6. Master technician Mike... 
   
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1964 Chevrolet Impala Interior Shot Removing Steering Wheel
6. Master technician Mike Lopez started off by removing the ring horn and using a steering wheel puller to remove the steering wheel.
1964 Chevrolet Impala Interior Shot Steering Wheel Removed
7. Removing the steering wheel... 
   
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1964 Chevrolet Impala Interior Shot Steering Wheel Removed
7. Removing the steering wheel made it easier to handle the old steering column.
1964 Chevrolet Impala Interior Shot Dropping Steering Column
8. After unbolting the column,... 
   
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1964 Chevrolet Impala Interior Shot Dropping Steering Column
8. After unbolting the column, Mike slipped out the steering linkage.
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9. Notice the difference between... 
   
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9. Notice the difference between the old column and the new tilt column that would be replacing it.
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10. Mike removed the steering... 
   
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10. Mike removed the steering rag joint from the gearbox.
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11. The gearbox was ready... 
   
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11. The gearbox was ready to be outfitted with new steering linkage.
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12. Since this car was updated... 
   
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12. Since this car was updated with a newer 350-c.i.d. engine and transmission. The transmission linkage was also updated using a newer Cars, Inc. universal setup, which will keep the transmission from slipping out of gear.
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13. We also had to update... 
   
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13. We also had to update the steering linkage using collapsible linkage that we picked up from CPP.
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14. You can see how the old... 
   
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14. You can see how the old firewall dust shield for the steering column needed to be replaced.
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15. Mike slipped on the steering... 
   
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15. Mike slipped on the steering column dust shield.
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16. The new column was ready... 
   
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16. The new column was ready to be wired and Huey plugged in the column harness. An extra feature is hazard lights that come with the new column.
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17. The collapsible shaft... 
   
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17. The collapsible shaft was measured and it needed to be cut to fit.
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18. Mike tightened the universal... 
   
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18. Mike tightened the universal joints to ensure that they wouldn't come loose.
1964 Chevrolet Impala Front Shot On Jack Hood Open
19. To ensure that there was... 
   
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1964 Chevrolet Impala Front Shot On Jack Hood Open
19. To ensure that there was no pressure on the wheels, the '64 was lifted off of the ground using a floor jack. This helped keep the wheel straight when the column was connected to the steering shaft.
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20. The new collapsible steering... 
   
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20. The new collapsible steering linkage was then bolted on.
1964 Chevrolet Impala Interior Shot Steering Wheel Dash
21. With all of the parts... 
   
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1964 Chevrolet Impala Interior Shot Steering Wheel Dash
21. With all of the parts in place, you should be able to swap out the column in a few hours as we did with this Impala. Now the car was ready to roll with less play in the steering while driving.
Ididit
11353 Tecumseh-Clinton Rd.
Clinton
MI  49236
CPP
800-830-0952

www.classicperform.com
Cars, Inc. John's Exports
2382 E. Artesia Blvd.
Long Beach
CA  90805

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