Classic/Antique Car Repair/1953 ford crestline

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Expert: - 12/29/2011


Question
hello Brad, could you guide me through the procedure in removing the steering column from the steering box ( non power ) on a 1953 ford crestline sunliner. Thank You

Answer
Ok, I resume that you have the steering wheel off. Down at the base of the column where it goes through the floor peel back the carpet. There should be a plate around the column that is screwed to the floor board, remove the plate. Now under the hood remove the shift linkage from the shifter arms. Where the column meets the steering box there should be a clamp around the column, loose and spread the clamp. Now with a convertible you have it easier, as you can lower the top and not have to loosen the steering gear box from the frame. At this point the column should slide up over the shaft. You will have to turn the column to get the shift arms aligned with the hole in the floor board but it should be a piece of cake from here.  

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Brad Sears

Expertise

All automotive including antique and collectible. However if the car has been modified I can only answer in general terms and maybe get you pointed in the right direction.

Experience

Automotive tech instructor. Syndicated auto columnist 1970's though the early 1990's. Syndicated auto radio talk show, Ask Brad About cars, CBS Radio 70's through 90's TV Show "Last Chance Garage" 1980's PBS-TV syndicated. Auto instructor for the following companies: Fram Autolyte Holly Carter AMF Ford Motor University Of Conn Blue Hills Technical School Sugar River Technical Center Grew up in a family garage in Needham Mass and turned wrenches from the age of 14.

Publications
Manchester Union Leader, Nashua Telegraph, Motor Service Magazine, Yankee Magazine, Popular Mechanics (Saturday Mechanic early 80's), Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and lots more.

Education/Credentials
More than I care to remember. Basically Franklin Technical Institute in Boston, Northeastern University, Fitchburg State Teachers College, Tufts University, and a lot of factory schools along the way.

Awards and Honors
Moto Award winner. And much more.

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