| GMC Steering Column and Chuck Boyd [message #198877] |
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Registered: November 2004
Location: Dexter, Mo.
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Teri and I finally got to see Chuck's new barn in person Thursday. What a place. The guy has a place to do any kind of work on a GMC over there.
But, what I was impressed with is Chuck's attention to the steering column of the GMC. Chuck has steering columns that he has rebuilt, lots of parts, and plenty of knowledge. Chuck does the telescoping columns too. I did not realize that the knuckle, where the wheel tilts, can actually go bad. I bet lots of folks have some original columns with a bad plastic joint here. Can you feel a little "crunching" when you turn the wheel? Might be this thing. I for one will say that my favorite thing on my renewed column is the dang headlight dimmer. I was sick and tired of looking for that dimmer switch with my left foot as we traveled. I have some bright headlights so I must dim them. If you are running the original headlights you won't need a dimmer, just drive on bright all the time. Should you be missing a left leg, this is a must, or that's what Chuck told me.
I realize much has been written on this topic but I never read it. When I saw just what Chuck can do, it got my attention. If you have problems call Chuck before Dothan. He will be there. While this is not all that Chuck does and knows about, he certainly has spent lots of time in the junk yards grabbing these things to rebuild. Don't know anything about his prices but they will be more than fair.
Thanks Chuck, for inviting Teri and me to stop by Thursday.
Dan
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