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JRHASZARD · 05-23-2013, 08:17 PM

I am removing the cab from my 39 pickup.Had to cut the bolts holding it to the frame. Now, how do I remove the steering column from the dash ? The bolts go downward and I can't see how to get to the heads of the two bolts. Perhaps removing the instruments would help. Does anyone have any suggestions ? Gracias Amigos !

deuce lover · 05-23-2013, 09:11 PM

Might have twist off head bolts in there.Removing the speedometer might make it easier to get to.

ford3 · 05-23-2013, 10:06 PM

most have twist off heads to stop theft, drill a small hole in the center of the bolt and use an easy out to remove the bolt, the square tapered easy outs work the best, you drive them in the hole to lock them in place while you unscrew them

JM 35 Sedan · 05-24-2013, 12:53 AM

My '35's had one twist off, anti theft bolt (round head remains), and one hex head bolt holding the column to the dash. There was no way to drill and easy out that one bolt even with the speedometer removed. I used a pair of vise grip pliers to remove the round head bolt after applying penetrating oil and letting that soak in for a day.

sunshine · 05-24-2013, 06:08 AM

R HAZARD I had one hexhead bolt and one headless I loosened the hexhead bolt. and cut the headless bolt with a sawsall. SUNSHINE

JRHASZARD · 05-24-2013, 06:56 AM

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There are heads on the bolts. How do you get to them ? You have to be a contortionist or shrink yourself.

39portlander · 05-24-2013, 06:42 PM

Oh those special "break-off" screws on the lock assembly, fun

I plan on re-installing my steering column when I get my bolts from Roy Nacewicz. R-91-11 for a bolt kit version for re-attachment. D-629-A for the steering gear assembly to frame. Take-er-slow, Scott

05-23-2013, 08:17 PM	#1
JRHASZARD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ophelia,Va. Posts: 219	removing 39 PU steering column I am removing the cab from my 39 pickup.Had to cut the bolts holding it to the frame. Now, how do I remove the steering column from the dash ? The bolts go downward and I can't see how to get to the heads of the two bolts. Perhaps removing the instruments would help. Does anyone have any suggestions ? Gracias Amigos !

05-23-2013, 09:11 PM	#2
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,306	Re: removing 39 PU steering column Might have twist off head bolts in there.Removing the speedometer might make it easier to get to.

05-23-2013, 10:06 PM	#3
ford3 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: oroville calif. Posts: 1,453	Re: removing 39 PU steering column most have twist off heads to stop theft, drill a small hole in the center of the bolt and use an easy out to remove the bolt, the square tapered easy outs work the best, you drive them in the hole to lock them in place while you unscrew them Last edited by ford3; 05-23-2013 at 10:26 PM.

05-24-2013, 12:53 AM	#4
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: removing 39 PU steering column My '35's had one twist off, anti theft bolt (round head remains), and one hex head bolt holding the column to the dash. There was no way to drill and easy out that one bolt even with the speedometer removed. I used a pair of vise grip pliers to remove the round head bolt after applying penetrating oil and letting that soak in for a day. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

05-24-2013, 06:08 AM	#5
sunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SUNSHINE MD. Posts: 318	Re: removing 39 PU steering column R HAZARD I had one hexhead bolt and one headless I loosened the hexhead bolt. and cut the headless bolt with a sawsall. SUNSHINE

05-24-2013, 06:56 AM	#6
JRHASZARD Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ophelia,Va. Posts: 219	Re: removing 39 PU steering column Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There are heads on the bolts. How do you get to them ? You have to be a contortionist or shrink yourself.

05-24-2013, 06:42 PM	#7
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 1,996	Re: removing 39 PU steering column Oh those special "break-off" screws on the lock assembly, fun I plan on re-installing my steering column when I get my bolts from Roy Nacewicz. R-91-11 for a bolt kit version for re-attachment. D-629-A for the steering gear assembly to frame. Take-er-slow, Scott