Standard Chevy STEERING COLUMN Reassembly

After completely taking the 1969 Corvette steering column apart, cleaning it, stripping the old paint, and applying primer and fresh paint, the next step was reassembling the whole thing.

In this video (edited considerably to keep it right at 10 minutes), the whole assembly gets put back together, including installing a used (but working) turn-signal switch, the column key switch housing, and much more.

The purpose of this video is not really to teach the average person how to reassemble a C3 Corvette steering column, but rather to give the do-it-yourselfer a better understanding of how the whole assembly is put together in case they need to fix or replace their car's steering column or any associated components.

And I'll be the first one to admit that these restoration projects are not only difficult and challenging but also time-consuming and—if allowed—can drive the average normal human being completely bananas.

So a great deal of time must be allotted for these projects along with a healthy dose of good humor and patience. Trust me when I say that you will need it should you decide to venture down this proverbial rabbit hole.

But all negativity and discouragement aside, once a project of this magnitude is completed successfully, the level of accomplishment and knowing that the many tasks were performed right, can be quite rewarding and satisfying, and that justifies the effort.

Thank you for watching! 🙂👍🏻

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DISCLAIMER: Even though I like to wrench on my Corvettes and most of my videos are of a how-to nature, I am not responsible nor liable should you decide to follow my musings on the subject.

I am a self-taught DIYer. If videos appear to give technical how-to advice, that is not my intention.

Working on a vehicle can be dangerous. If you're not confident, qualified, or lack the tools to do the job correctly and safely, hire a mechanic.