Brent Ackley and George Vondriska are back working on the 1956 Chevrolet 150. Today they are working on a steering column upgrade. Watch and learn how to replace a steering column as they get the old column out and the steps they go through to re-install a new one. Every car is different so following the manufacturer’s instructions is very important. Using after-market parts made it a simple task and it was a great upgrade to this car.
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3:47Control Arm Upgrade
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7:46Locating the Car Engine and Transmission Mounts
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3:35New Wheels and Tires for Classic Cars
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