1976 Corvette Stingray: Restore, Repair, Detail

Mecum Auctions returns to Osceola Heritage Park this July 10-13 for the Florida Summer Special 2024, featuring an estimated 1,500 American muscle cars, classics, Corvettes, trucks, exotics, Hot Rods, customs, and more.

Osceola Heritage Park, 1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744

Daily Spectator Pricing: 1-Day Tickets: $30, 3-Day Tickets: $75.

Steering Column Swap

1977-1982 Corvette steering columns have several advantages over the 1968-1976 units, the most notorious being the overall length of the assembly.

When compared side-by-side, the difference is obvious and significant, even though newer columns are shorter by only 2 inches. However, that small difference translates into a HUGE benefit for the driver—especially tall drivers with long arms.

In this series of articles, I chronicle the process of modifying and rebuilding a 1978 tilt and telescoping steering column that I plan to use in my 1976 Corvette.

Here are all installments of the series.

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