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by jaycollins05
Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '63 Imperial Steering column installation
Replies: 6
Views: 3121

Re: '63 Imperial Steering column installation

thanks for the tips. I and no idea the tube insulator was available, but it is indeed on ebay as you mentioned. I also read the forum on Forward Look, and viewed the pictures. If I had done this before I started my repairs it would have saved so much frustration. I really appreciate your help. Since...
by jaycollins05
Wed Jul 08, 2020 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '63 Imperial Steering column installation
Replies: 6
Views: 3121

Re: '63 Imperial Steering column installation

Thanks for the reply. I took the column apart again and found that the spring had a centering barrel that was not aligned, and was preventing me from compressing the spring so I could install the snap ring on the shaft. It is now reinstalled properly, but not quite. the centering barrel is supposed ...
by jaycollins05
Fri Jun 19, 2020 10:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Reproduction Boot Covers
Replies: 21
Views: 10242

Re: Reproduction Boot Covers

I am new to the site so just now reading this. I have a pair of original black boot covers from a '65 convert I restored 30 yrs ago (car was sold without the covers). they are not perfect (some distortion due to time in sun), and one has small 2" crack at back end. I'm happy to part with them. If in...
by jaycollins05
Tue Jun 16, 2020 3:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Show us your Imperial
Replies: 152
Views: 66023

Re: Show us your Imperial

My '63 LeBaron and my brother's '62 convert. Convertible in family since new, and '63 owned for past 38 yrs.
by jaycollins05
Mon Jun 15, 2020 4:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: '63 Imperial Steering column installation
Replies: 6
Views: 3121

'63 Imperial Steering column installation

After driving my '63 for 38 years with leaking steering gear, I finally decided to remove and refurbish the entire sector. The shop in Houston did a great job (as they did on my '70 challenger) and I have reinstalled it along with a new drag link. I followed the service manual on how to align the st...