65 Column Rebuild

[thenonoman]

My column-shifted 65 c1000 needs the steering column rebuilt. It shifts very hard and is sloppy. The turn signal cam is broken the whole signal assembly moves when I shift. I am going to replace the bearings, both the shifter grommets, the cam, and install a smaller steering wheel. While I am pretty good at working through mechanical problems, I have never rebuilt a column before. Any good advice before I dig into it?

[FetchMeAPepsi]

I never rebuilt a steering column but here's a link to someone fixing the turn signal

https://6066gmcclub.com/showthread.php?t=50443&highlight=steering+column

This guy had to replace his column because the locking tabs were broke:
https://6066gmcclub.com/showthread.php?t=49821&highlight=steering+column&page=2

Here's an archive post with links to diagrams
https://6066gmcclub.com/showthread.php?t=42466&highlight=steering+column

Take lots of pictures and good luck