Source for telescoping column part?

[Ronald M.]

I need to replace the turn signal wire cover on my telescoping column (it's barely holding together with electrical tape), but I haven't been able to locate a replacement from any of the typical vendors (several of whom have informed me that its no longer available).
Who still has these available (and for sale )?

thanks in advance,

[Joe L.]

Re: Source for telescoping column part?

I need to replace the turn signal wire cover on my telescoping column (it's barely holding together with electrical tape), but I haven't been able to locate a replacement from any of the typical vendors (several of whom have informed me that its no longer available).
Who still has these available (and for sale )?

thanks in advance,

Ron------


I'm not surprised there are not any around. The part number was GM #7801050 and it was discontinued without supercession in April, 1975. That's almost 40 years ago! So, I'm sure the supply has pretty much dried up by now. Making things worse, this part was used only on 1967-68 Corvettes with telescoping column.

[Joe R.]

Re: Source for telescoping column part?

Ron,

What is the year of the tele column you are asking about. Can you post a pic of the broken part. I believe the part Joe L. was talking about is for a 67-68 and they are made of metal (I think). The collar around the lower part below the hub is plastic and reproduced and sold by most vendors.

JR

[Joe L.]

Re: Source for telescoping column part?

Ron,

What is the year of the tele column you are asking about. Can you post a pic of the broken part. I believe the part Joe L. was talking about is for a 67-68 and they are made of metal (I think). The collar around the lower part below the hub is plastic and reproduced and sold by most vendors.

JR

JR------


Yes, the part I was referring to is a 67-68 item. Somehow, I thought he was talking about a 1967. However, as I look at the bottom of the post, it looks like his car is a 1966. I cannot find any similar part applicable to a 1966.

[Ronald M.]

Re: Source for telescoping column part?

It is item number 35 in this shot from the 1966 service manual.
1966 telescoping column.jpg
thanks again,

[Joe L.]

Re: Source for telescoping column part?

It is item number 35 in this shot from the 1966 service manual.
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thanks again,

Ron------


Believe it, or not, I can't come up with a part number for that piece. I believe it used to be reproduced but is no longer.

[Ronald M.]

Re: Source for telescoping column part?

thank you Joe, and hence my current dilemma...

[Joe R.]

Re: Source for telescoping column part?

Ron,

I believe that part is a plastic runner for the wiring. It is also used on cars with no tele with a button in the bottom and is held by the bezel and the upper housing. If you could obtain one of the earlier ones from a 64-66 with no tele it can be made to work with your column.
NCRS Florida meet in Jan. would be a good place to find one. Good luck.

JR

[Gary R.]

Re: Source for telescoping column part?

I might have some in with the parts I bought when I purchased the stock of steering parts from Corvette Steering. Post a picture. If I recall it is black plastic, heated and wrapped around to form a "duct" for the wires.

[Joe L.]

Re: Source for telescoping column part?

Ron,

I believe that part is a plastic runner for the wiring. It is also used on cars with no tele with a button in the bottom and is held by the bezel and the upper housing. If you could obtain one of the earlier ones from a 64-66 with no tele it can be made to work with your column.
NCRS Florida meet in Jan. would be a good place to find one. Good luck.

JR

JR------


I think the 65-66 non-tele wiring cover is currently available in reproduction.

[Joe L.]

Re: Source for telescoping column part?

thank you Joe, and hence my current dilemma...

Ron------


I strongly suspect that the reason I can't come up with a part number is that this piece was never available in SERVICE. I've gotten several indications to that effect. The part certainly did have a part number but if it was, indeed, never available in SERVICE, then the part number is, for all practical purposes, moot. By definition, there are NO NOS examples of parts never available in SERVICE.

[Russ S.]

Re: Source for telescoping column part?

Long Island Corvette part number 39-08E

[Ronald M.]

Re: Source for telescoping column part?

Thanks, but if Long Island Corvette actually still had it available, it would be their part number 18-73B.

[Gary R.]

Re: Source for telescoping column part?

I believe this is what you are looking for. They come 1/4" longer so the flap can be cut and the hole drilled in it.

[Ronald M.]

Re: Source for telescoping column part?

Yes, that appears to be the correct part.
A few others have suggested modifying the non-telescoping part, but to do so would leave the modified part over an inch too short, when compared to an original.

thank you again Gary, and referencing my original entry (#1): where can I obtain one?