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Old 06-07-2015, 02:29 PM   #16
Coupeguy2001
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Re: Steering column question

Check out speedway motors in Lincoln Nebraska.
Good column for $189, and comes so protected in the shipping container, it takes half hour to get it out. No blemishes,
Only thing, I had to do....use a 2" Id radiator hose cut to 4 inches, bought a half inch thick bearing with a 2" OD, and 1" ID and pushed it over the end of the shaft, slid the short radiator hose over the column and the bearing, and secured it with hose clamps.
If you don't make some sort of "shock absorber" for the lower end, it rattles a little till you wanna shoot yourself.
after my "mod", it's super quiet. Been in there about 4 years, flawless operation.

Its a keyless column, tilt, flashers, no shifter, chrome, horn and turn signals with hookups, connector, 1" DD, and 30 inches long.
Bought a custom 2" column drop and Ididit lower column mount with clamshells and 4 bolt swivel mount.
made an aluminum plate to fill in floor hole.
I got the column drop from some early ford Specialty hot rod shop in either sacramento or san fran. Forgot , but it was around $30. Got the feeling it was for either a model A or '32 ford. 2" hole.
Pics if you are interested.

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