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[Crawford Rose]

Well, you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink.  If those who are working on their cars were experienced, I wouldn't mention it.  But how many times does the average owner remove and install a steering column? I have done it three times in earlies, the first time as part of converting a powerglide to standard conversion. The other times in restoration projects. I had some experienced guys helping me which is not the same as doing it myself. It really isn't just three bolts as you are removing the steering wheel, the turning signal mechanism, the pulleys and parking brake as well.  These are not tasks for inexperienced people. I hope that Dennis's example enlightens you as to the risk of inexperienced or negligent steering installation.  There are other examples but just be careful out there and don't be too frugal in buying new grade 8 hardware!  Considering Mark's feelings, maybe the Corvette guys will be cursed with misfortune for carelessly installing the parts resulting from their lust after the humble corvair telecolumn.

Crawford