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oscarsnapkin Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2013 Posts: 558 Location: Bucks County, PA
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2020 8:52 am Post subject: Locking Steering Column? |
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I assume a ‘73 Thing would NOT have a locking steering column? I only ask because I may be picking one up next week that is without a key. Just wondering if I’ll be able to turn the wheel. I know way back in high school my Bus key would also start my friend’s Beetle, so who knows, maybe I’ll bring my keys along....Thanks. _________________ - 1977 CEI Sunroof Bus 2.0L F.I. Hydraulic Lifters
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Dougster43 Samba Member
Joined: May 11, 2018 Posts: 183 Location: Texas
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Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2020 9:32 am Post subject: Re: Locking Steering Column? |
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The column is locking on a 73 assuming the lock pin is still in the column |
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oscarsnapkin Samba Member
Joined: October 22, 2013 Posts: 558 Location: Bucks County, PA
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 12:17 pm Post subject: Re: Locking Steering Column? |
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What is involved with ‘disabling’ the lock? If it was at my own home I could take it apart and figure it out. I will be driving about 2.5 hours to pick it up and will need to be able to load it onto a trailer with a come-along. Is it something I can figure on doing on location? My other thought was maybe throwing a pair of dollies underneath the wheels and getting a key made once I get it back home. Thanks. _________________ - 1977 CEI Sunroof Bus 2.0L F.I. Hydraulic Lifters
- 1973 Thing
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Semper_Dad Samba Member
Joined: May 14, 2005 Posts: 3510 Location: Indiana
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mondshine Samba Member
Joined: October 27, 2006 Posts: 2770 Location: The World's Motor Capital
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Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2020 6:47 pm Post subject: Re: Locking Steering Column? |
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If I remember correctly, provided you are able to remove the steering wheel and wiper/turn signal switches, the ignition lock cylinder can be pulled out to release the steering lock. Check you tube for a video.
If you just want to turn the wheels to get the car on a trailer, a different strategy might be to remove the fuel tank and un-bolt the steering coupler.
Both of these things can be done in just a few minutes.
Plan C:
One of these under each front tire ($22 for 2):
https://shop.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/produ...098_W3.jpg
And winch it onto the trailer back end first.
Good luck, Mondshine |
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