"Project Orangepeel" 52 A.D

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Pic #1 In this shot is how we normally do our steering column mounts...simply use exhaust tubing just big enough to fit over the column. Then using a large washer open the hole (if needed) so the shaft fits through with plenty of room to move. weld the washer to the bottom of tubing and metal finish..then the entire unit is ready for mounting in firewall. so after you drill your hole for the tubing you can slide it through the hole and get your depth set and mark it on the outside. at this point you can remove the excess (inside the vehicle leave 2-3") and then using flange nut close to the end of tube inside vehicle drill a hole and weld in place for securing the column.
Pic #2 all welded in...