Looking for early Bay steering column near NH

[Shinnlinger]

I have a '74 bus but it has a busted, supposedly kinda rare turn signal switch, a funky ignition, a busted horn and a few other issues.

I would like a complete column setup out of a '68-'71, complete with steering wheel, disconnected at the steering box and the two screws/bolts that hold the ignition unit to the dash.

I am willing to come pull the unit myself. Bonus points for ignition key and windshield wiper switch from Dash.

If you have any leads, please let me know. I am near Lebanon NH.

Dave

[alman72]

you know the turn signal switch is rebuildable? 50 bucks in 3d printed internals.

[cmonSTART]

Have you tried John's across the river in Westminster, VT? They had lots of stuff when I was there several weeks ago.
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'78 Bus 2.0FI
de K1IGS

[Shinnlinger]

The turn signal switch is may be rebuildable, but I don't have a 3d printer and as mentioned in my OP, there are other issues with the column/ignition/horn. Truth be told, I have a 73 parts bus with a functional unit, but I have been advised that the early bay replacement would be better if I can find one.

If the magic column was out there, I suspect the 4-6 bolts I need to remove and replace will be the easiest way about this. I could even paint it pretty and JB the cracks in the steering wheel while it was out.

I called John but he said he didn't have any as crazy as that may sound.

[ImAddicted]

Try Reggie’s in Waterford Me (about 30 minutes west of Gorham).

tel:207-583-2554
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1979 Transporter (sold)
KC1MUR

[alman72]

[Manfred58sc]

69-71 columns use a different bracket and mounting point on the dash. They are not easily adapted.
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Fat chick owner/operator

[jtauxe]

Why do you want the earlier year steering column? It won't fit your '74.

I recently parted a 1974 Westy, and I have the entire steering column, from bottom to steering wheel.

This includes the ignition switch, and if you want to keep all your locks the same, I even have the full matching handle set for the bus.

This can be shipped. I pack well. After all "NH" and "NM" are pretty close to each other in the alphabet.
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John
"Travelling in a fried-out Kombi, on a hippie trail, head full of zombie..." - Colin Hay and Ron Strykert
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1969 Transporter, 1971 Westfalia, 1976, 1977, 1976, 1977, 1971, 1973, 1977 Westfalias,
1979 Champagne Sunroof, 1974 Westfalia Automatic, 1979 Transporter, 1972 Sportsmobile, 1973 Transporter Wild Westerner, 1974 Westfalia parts bus, 1975 Mexican single cab *FOR SALE*, 1978 Irish 4-door double cab RHD

[macbones]

[skills@eurocarsplus]

good luck

1 year only switch assy for that and the wipers

best bet is to backdate it as long as your dash has the cutout for the earlier pod. if you have the later dash without a cutout for the pod you can use a later column

either way it requires some wiring. IF and i mean IF you find a turn signal switch you are going to pay thru the ass for a used one, and you'll pay thru your ass x10 for a NOS one.

last NOS one i saw for sale was a few years ago here and the seller was asking 500 bux. it was sold the next day

anything used will be blown up. some have repaired them but it's not easy and no guarantee it will last. the guts blow out and basically make it so you can't toggle the switch in any position
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