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68ragtop
Mar 26th, 01, 08:30 AM
I wonder if anyone out there has a source for these things for firstgen's, I understand these are tough items to find, that are not made anymore (by anyone)and wear out, not to mention, I need one, as complete as possible, It's for a tilt columt 68' camaro if thet makes a difference
thanks
John

ragtopman
Mar 26th, 01, 08:11 PM
Your correct on the nobody has them or are made. The only source that I know of are the donor cars, and dont forget about the Firebirds.

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67 Camaro SS Conv.
70 Challenger R/T Conv.

Splam@aol.com
Mar 27th, 01, 12:46 PM
I needed on for a 67 non-tilt and could not fnd it but Year One does list one for 68&69. I bought a used collumn from a 68 and wouldn't you know it is different. But I took the 68 apart and and found the balls were the same size as the balls in my 67 so I took them out of the 68 and rebuilt my 67 bearing. If bearings are all you need I think you could buy just the balls at a good bearing retailer. Just a thought. Good Luck.

rick
Mar 27th, 01, 06:33 PM
john
When a chevelle brother needed those bearings for a 67 chevelle, he found them at:
Arizona Classic Chevelle Parts
2601 E Bell Rd
Phoenix Az. 85064
602-482-5513

I'd bet a cold one that the chevelle & camaro columns use the same bearing. It may be worth the call.

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Rick Schaefer
68 Camaro
72 El Camino (http://members.home.net/jimmy4/rick1972elky.html)
TPI350/700r4 (http://chevelles.com/showroom/ricks%20motor%20-L)