67 bbody steering column mounting studs

[D1esel]

One of the 2 support studs for my steering column has been broken off. Is there a way of replacing it?

 

[D1esel]

​

One of the 2 support studs for my steering column has been broken off. Is there a way of replacing it?

 

[pnora]

Just get the broken part out. You can find a replacement stud or use threaded rod.

 

[D1esel]

Just get the broken part out. You can find a replacement stud or use threaded rod.

DOes it unscrew? Looks like they are pressed in from the top

 

[pnora]

DOes it unscrew? Looks like they are pressed in from the top

It unscrews.

 

[D1esel]

It unscrews.

Oh,greatI can probably just use bolts instead of nuts and studs

 

[pnora]

DOes it unscrew? Looks like they are pressed in from the top

Not pressed. You can see in this pic two are in and the third is unscrewed.

 

[D1esel]

I only have 2 studs,

 

[pnora]

I only have 2 studs,

Are you sure. I thought 66-70 mounted the same. Here is a link for 67 steering column brackets. https://www.ebay.com/itm/3574522870..._ms=&msclkid=6639d7927a0616e6c4c2be2f8740265c

 

[Vaanth]

One of the 2 support studs for my steering column has been broken off. Is there a way of replacing it?

The stud can be replaced. Lower the column partially while supporting it with the nut on the other stud. Then grasp and unscrew and the broken stud. Unless previously over-tightened, bound up or corroded, they are often not real tight. Vice Grip pliers or Vampliers work well for grasping the broken stud if it is sticking out enough. If there is not enough material to grasp from the bottom, there might be enough extending through the top of the frame bracket to grasp and turn it downward. If unable to grasp enough to remove it, the column must be lowered to allow other methods such as drilling out the stud.

The stud, washers, nuts, spacers, and grounding strap is shown in the following image. The strap is used on later models. A ground wire is used in earlier models including 1967.

The stud is double ended with a thread stop portion toward the end that threads into the frame nut. The threads are 1/4"-20. The following image shows a stud:

 

[D1esel]

The stud can be replaced. Lower the column partially while supporting it with the nut on the other stud. Then grasp and unscrew and the broken stud. Unless previously over-tightened, bound up or corroded, they are often not real tight. Vice Grip pliers or Vampliers work well for grasping the broken stud if it is sticking out enough. If there is not enough material to grasp from the bottom, there might be enough extending through the top of the frame bracket to grasp and turn it downward. If unable to grasp enough to remove it, the column must be lowered to allow other methods such as drilling out the stud.

The stud, washers, nuts, spacers, and grounding strap is shown in the following image. The strap is used on later models. A ground wire is used in earlier models including 1967.
View attachment 2011141

The stud is double ended with a thread stop portion toward the end that threads into the frame nut. The threads are 1/4"-20. The following image shows a stud:
View attachment 2011142

Wow,that sure helps. I'm thinking i will weld a nut on the remainder of the broken stud and the heat and the extra leverage should allow it to come out. Thanx so much for the pics

 

[D1esel]

Are you sure. I thought 66-70 mounted the same. Here is a link for 67 steering column brackets. https://www.ebay.com/itm/357452287083?_ul=US&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5339114220&toolid=10001&customid=eb:b:vms:eb:357452287083;6639d7927a0616e6c4c2be2f8740265c&loc_physical_ms=105776&loc_interest_ms=&msclkid=6639d7927a0616e6c4c2be2f8740265c

Yes,there are 2 studs that go through the slotted holes and third uses a bolt that screws into the column . Loks like I can weld a nut on the broken stud and unscrew it. I'll try using bolts instead of studs if I can

 

[D1esel]

Yes,there are 2 studs that go through the slotted holes and third uses a bolt that screws into the column . Loks like I can weld a nut on the broken stud and unscrew it. I'll try using bolts instead of studs if I can

For all of you that replied to my help post,I want to thank you. I was barely able to get the tips of my 6" vise grips on the stud and after spraying with liquid wrench and working it back and forth, I was able to remove it and replaced with a bolt. My column is now secure. Knowing that it screwed out helped a lot

 

[YY1]

I've had a few cars that only had 2 studs.

Not a terribly big deal.

Those studs, and the associated oddball nuts, washers and plastic breakaway spacers were used all the way into the 1990's.

At some point, the spacers changed to a blue color, though, and also at some point one of the studs may have been replaced by a bolt with a matching oddball washer.