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PostPosted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 2:51 pm    Post subject: Holes on steering column. Reply with quote

Hey folks, I'm so new at type3's, i have no idea what this is. Can someone help me out please?These holes are on both sides. The ignition is on the left on the dash face. Thanks. Hector

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 2:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You have the remains of a '67 or older steering column. All T-3's came from the factory with a locking column. Someone has removed the factory ignistion switch and mounted an aftermarket one someplace else.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 3:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stock steering column needed!!! That is too bad, It sure would be nice to have it stock. Oh well, at least it still works (without the locking part). Are these columns super rare, or are they still around in enough numbers to make them affordable? Hector
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 3:19 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you find an early column with a good ignition switch, grab it. Good ones of those are like hens teeth. I have seen NOS switches go for over $400.
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 11, 2006 4:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Russ Wolfe wrote:
If you find an early column with a good ignition switch, grab it. Good ones of those are like hens teeth. I have seen NOS switches go for over $400.
Yeah, but because I was broke, Lee Hedges ended up with one for €57,36 the other day:

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PostPosted: Sun Feb 12, 2006 1:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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If you find an early column with a good ignition switch, grab it. Good ones of those are like hens teeth. I have seen NOS switches go for over $400.


I sold my complete one last week to someone in the USA.

I have one left with NOS lock.
I can sell the lock itself though.

And they are indeed rare and difficult to overhaul. The electrical part is made of bakelite. Prone to crack !

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