New steering column conversion pieces. (auto to manual)

[ValiantOne]

Hey,

I was wondering if anyone here has the new steering column conversion pieces that Classic Industries and Tony's Mopar parts sells. Specifically the 68-69 pieces to convert from auto to manual column.

Yes, I know I can convert them myself, but decided to try buying them instead. The castings I got are awful. There is an overly big gap between the two pieces, The gap is not consistent at all, and the larger piece (rear) had a flat spot in the circumference. Some of the edges are really rough too. That part is fixable but I don't want to modify them and risk not being able to return them.

Has anyone else used these? How did your pieces look?

Thanks,

CE

Tony's Parts - Mopar Parts NOS and Used

Mopar Parts | MP14050 | 1968-69 Mopar A/B-Body Column Shifter Eliminator | Classic Industries

 

[kdsmith07]

i've used tony's and they were real nice

 

[ValiantOne]

Well, I sent them back to Tony's and they are sending out replacement pieces. Hopefully I just got a bad set! We'll know in a few days.

 

[kdsmith07]

that sucks.you must have had a bad set.i've bought a couple of sets with good results.what was wrong with them?

 

[ValiantOne]

that sucks.you must have had a bad set.i've bought a couple of sets with good results.what was wrong with them?

from my original post: The castings I got are awful. There is an overly big gap between the two pieces, The gap is not consistent at all, and the larger piece (rear) had a flat spot in the circumference. Some of the edges are really rough too. That part is fixable but I don't want to modify them and risk not being able to return them.

 

[kdsmith07]

ya,you shouldn't have to fix new parts.i'm thinking bad batch.let me know how the new ones look,kent

 

[ValiantOne]

Received the replacement parts from Tony's today. They are very nice. I'll clean up some sharp edges, and they can go to the powder coater. I just got a defective set of castings the first time. And Tony said he'd never had a defective set after selling several hundred. But, all good now!

C