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    Are fixed steering column 1971 owners hosed when it comes to steering couplers too?

    @Jpaz - good morning. Did you use the Dorman 31000 kit? Fixed or tilt column?
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    Well, it is mechanically very similar at least

    Geez, you all are nudging me towards setting up 1971-1973 Mustang searches on Craigslist already! Thanks for the welcome. @kilgon, she is plenty rough but a fun arm on the door top cruiser. It has been a bit of a pleasant shock how many people smile and wave when they see her sailing along with...
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    Are fixed steering column 1971 owners hosed when it comes to steering couplers too?

    Thanks @stanglover - I won't be near the car again until tomorrow but let me double check. Have a good night.
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    Well, it is mechanically very similar at least

    Thanks for the welcome, and nice Mustangs guys. Wow, those have eyeball. Nicely done.
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    Rag Joint Replacement

    For whatever it is worth on my '71 Cougar fixed steering column I had the same issue, I believe it is par for the course on this specific set up. Hope this helps others that find this thread.
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    Well, it is mechanically very similar at least

    Hi guys, Tom from SoCal here. I recently bought a 1971 Cougar Convertible and kept coming across great discussions here so thought I would sign up. The Cougar has been through some less than sympathetic owners but I'm making progress on getting her back on the road and into use. Thanks in...
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    Are fixed steering column 1971 owners hosed when it comes to steering couplers too?

    First all, thanks for the warm welcome and responses. I hope everyone is doing OK and can tell the difference between Friday and the weekend. @Stanglover, I believe so but the Lares 201 does not fit my car. There is not enough clearance between the steering box splines and the column (with...
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    Are fixed steering column 1971 owners hosed when it comes to steering couplers too?

    Hi, thanks for the response. The Dorman 31000 isn’t an exact fit and you need to fabricate the tangs that help locate the pins. Not the end of the word but I do wonder if having to stretch the rubber disk to make it fit will lessen the longevity of the rubber. BTW - I’m also in SoCal. Nice to...
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    Are fixed steering column 1971 owners hosed when it comes to steering couplers too?

    Hi guys, hope everybody had as good a week as possible given the circumstances. I’ve been making good use of your discussions via search and have learned a lot about this specific series from you. I have a, cough cough, 1971 Cougar with a fixed steering column and dealing with my rag joint...
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