1988 Supra Mariah: Floor and Stringer Restoration and more...

[lmnelson86]

Thanks for the info, I will look into it when I get ready to drop the top deck back on.

[Okie Boarder]

Looks like you are off to a good start. Glad to see the GF helping...that's a good woman right there.

[flipz96]

Looks like you are off to a good start. Glad to see the GF helping...that's a good woman right there.

Thanks man! I'm pretty lucky!

[flipz96]

Do I need to remove the steering wheel to separate the steering column from the top deck? I removed the 3 bolts that hold the steering unit to the dash, but it looks like the steering wheel has to be removed to have it pass through the hole. Am I missing something?

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[leetudor]

Yes, the helm comes out from the back side.

[lmnelson86]

Do I need to remove the steering wheel to separate the steering column from the top deck? I removed the 3 bolts that hold the steering unit to the dash, but it looks like the steering wheel has to be removed to have it pass through the hole. Am I missing something?

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Use some elbow grease, a flat bar, and some good old fashioned f-bombs. It will pop off. It took me a minute or two but if I remember correctly, it just needed some muscling around to get it off. Its been sitting together for 27 years, it may be slightly corroded in there making it tough to pop apart.

[wotan2525]

Use some elbow grease, a flat bar, and some good old fashioned f-bombs. It will pop off. It took me a minute or two but if I remember correctly, it just needed some muscling around to get it off. Its been sitting together for 27 years, it may be slightly corroded in there making it tough to pop apart.

You can rent (for free!) a steering wheel puller (or use a 3/4 arm puller) from any Oreilly or Autozone.

[Okie Boarder]

Thanks man! I'm pretty lucky!

Agreed. My wife has always been like that. Back when I was 15, her Dad owned a automotive repair business. The summer prior to driving I got to work at his shop getting my car ready (had to put in a new engine and other things). We were just friends at the time, but she liked me. She was down at that shop several times a week "helping" me with my car project. Since we've been married, almost all our home projects are things we do together, including a lot of the work on the boat rebuild.

[flipz96]

You can rent (for free!) a steering wheel puller (or use a 3/4 arm puller) from any Oreilly or Autozone.

I removed the setscrew underneath and have a gear puller. Anything else holding it in place? Just dont want to break the steering if i dont have to. Just more force?

I dont know about you guys, but every time I remove or take something apart, I want to upgrade the part ( ie. Helm upholstery, gauges, steering, etc.) i might have a problem!

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[flipz96]

Agreed. My wife has always been like that. Back when I was 15, her Dad owned a automotive repair business. The summer prior to driving I got to work at his shop getting my car ready (had to put in a new engine and other things). We were just friends at the time, but she liked me. She was down at that shop several times a week "helping" me with my car project. Since we've been married, almost all our home projects are things we do together, including a lot of the work on the boat rebuild.

Thats awesome man! I need to put a ring on it. I sense a little jealously from my side girl "Mariah!"