I knew I needed to replace some leaking components of the steering system. The PS cylinder, PS control valve, and all four PS hoses were purchased in one of the original batches of parts. This is not the debacle. The debacle came in the efforts to remove said pieces.

I wasn’t supposed to touch anything steering related. Things changed quickly. The steering column was collapsed (long story) and both the top and bottom bearings were shot. I’d need more tools and space to rebuild it correctly. So instead I bought a 1968 Corvette Ididit steering column ($800). After I received the column I saw…

At first I used the spray on adhesive that Lizard Skin recommends, but that didn’t work as well in the corners and angles, so I used the tape.

Frame rails and all hardware My work bench