1976 Corvette Stingray: Restore, Repair, Detail: C3 Corvettes of Mecum Kissimmee

A random selection of some of the C3 Corvettes that crossed the auction block during the 2025 Mecum Kissimmee Auction at Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. For more photos and videos, please visit my C3 Corvette YouTube Channel.

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.

Finding a used column
Necessary modifications
Buying parts and disassembly
Removing shafts and more
Replacing bearings and reassembly
Installing new turn signal switch
Turn signal crossover and lock plate
Ignition switch and miscellaneous
Steering Column Removal
Installing the '78 steering column (Final Chapter)

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