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  • James B.
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    • September 30, 2005
    • 115

    C1 steering column and box prep

    Hey Gang,

    I just picked up a complete steering column and box for my '59 at Carlisle. Can anyone tell me how best to lube/prep it? I'm new with this piece of equipment, and don't want to fumble around and potentially damage any of the internal parts. Also, I'd like to paint it and clean it up- What color was the factory column? Flat Black? Gloss Black? Thanks to all for your help.

    Regards,

    Jim
    '59 #5366
    1959 Corvette Registry, Webmaster
  • Jack H.
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    • April 1, 1990
    • 9906

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    Re: C1 steering column and box prep

    Your copy of the Corvette shop manual should provide info on lubrication (if required). The '58-60 JG book tells you about exterior paint detail of the column (Interior Section, Item :

    "Column assembly on 1959-60 is gloss interior color extending at least several inches below hub (remainder of column is black to steering gear)."

    From experience, I can tell you the parting line between upper column interior paint and the column jacket's black out was ragged/sloppy.... As far as what shade of black, the originals I've seen were pretty faded with age/time but did NOT appear to be a high gloss.

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