On to steering

The steering parts are next for no particular reason.

The steering gear was originally left unpainted as was the majority of the steering components that will be restored now.

The nut and split washer will be electroplated and Parkerized as they were from the factory.

The pitman arm was pulled from the steering gear, sandblasted and painted cast iron gray.

The cast steering relay rod was removed from the tie rods and power steering parts, sandblasted and painted cast iron gray as well.

A new set of reproduction tie rod ends will also be purchased.

A new idler arm will have to be purchased since the original is very worn and has excessive play. This is a disappointment since this one is original with the part number and GM logo, but they are not available anymore.