Wanted Steering Column Trim/Surround - First Gen.

[Bronco648]

Looking for the 2-piece (upper & lower) steering column surround for an '85 Ranger. My truck has tilt steering, if it matters (I don't think it does). I would prefer them in red, if possible. The Ford part numbers are: E37A-3530 AWA and E37A-3533 AWA.

There are very few First Gen. Rangers left in my area (northeastern IL). So, local pick-n-pulls aren't really an option.

TIA

 

[scrapper]

i thought the dash and steering column was almost the same in 80's and 90's

 

[Bronco648]

i thought the dash and steering column was almost the same in 80's and 90's

I'm not sure but I do know that tilt and non-tilt steering column surrounds are not the same. There aren't many '92 and earlier Rangers in northern Illinois. Most are picked over and if someone wanted something in the steering column, the surround is usually ripped off and tossed aside.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

I'm not sure but I do know that tilt and non-tilt steering column surrounds are not the same. There aren't many '92 and earlier Rangers in northern Illinois. Most are picked over and if someone wanted something in the steering column, the surround is usually ripped off and tossed aside.

Try www.car-part.com

 

[svtcards]

Looking for the 2-piece (upper & lower) steering column surround for an '85 Ranger. My truck has tilt steering, if it matters (I don't think it does). I would prefer them in red, if possible. The Ford part numbers are: E37A-3530 AWA and E37A-3533 AWA.

There are very few First Gen. Rangers left in my area (northeastern IL). So, local pick-n-pulls aren't really an option.

TIA

Didn't know they made a tilt column on 1st gens. Post a pic of it if u don't mind. I'm curious what it looks like.

 

[Bronco648]

Didn't know they made a tilt column on 1st gens. Post a pic of it if u don't mind. I'm curious what it looks like.

Do you want a pic of the tilt mechanism or the surround trim?

 

[rusty ol ranger]

Didn't know they made a tilt column on 1st gens. Post a pic of it if u don't mind. I'm curious what it looks like.

My 1st gen has tilt. Looks the same as a regular column just has an extra lever

 

[Bronco648]

My 1st gen has tilt. Looks the same as a regular column just has an extra lever

But, it also has a trim 'collar' that goes around the articulated joint. Columns without tilt don't have that 'collar'.

 

[rusty ol ranger]

But, it also has a trim 'collar' that goes around the articulated joint. Columns without tilt don't have that 'collar'.

Ah yeah. I forgot about that

 

[svtcards]

Do you want a pic of the tilt mechanism or the surround trim?
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[Bronco648]

@svtcards Is that a 'yes'?

 

[Bronco648]

@svtcards Sorry, I sold the truck on Friday. @Bird76Mojo might be able to help out, he owns the truck now.

 

[Bird76Mojo]

What are we looking for here?

 

[Bronco648]

@svtcards wanted a picture of the tilt mechanism/joint in the steering column as well as a pic of the plastic "collar" that hides it. IIRC, that 'collar' is in the grey plastic bag, with the rest of the steering column surround, in the passenger side foot well.

 

[Bird76Mojo]

I didn't even know the truck had tilt wheel. lol