Got the steering column out today – whata PITA. One of the welded nuts on the the interior shroud broke loose, and wouldn’t let the column come out. After I managed to get the automatic harness unplugged and the brace unbolted, I was able to wiggle it out after prying the 2-piece interior shroud apart enough for the end to slip thru.

This column is toast. It was raining ball bearings once I up-ended the column. Looks like a call to JEGS will be in order soon.

While the radiator was draining, I removed the stainless grille insert, since Dave doesn’t want all the bling. I guess I’ll hang it on the wall in the garage and keep it as a spare if mine ever gets damaged.