Zmud
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Post by Zmud on Apr 30, 2010 0:51:31 GMT -5
I was wondering how you guy's with the gt1 have the steering columns secured? I noticed the other day I have some slop were the column meets the dash and I tightened it up but still not happy with it. Just looking for some suggestion or even some pic's of your set-up.
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Post by smyrnaguy on Apr 30, 2010 6:51:42 GMT -5
I have a Flaming River column in my car. I also have a custom dash installed so my mounting method may or may not work with a stock dash. I used a section of 1 1/2" square steel tubing underneath to support the dash and provide a firm mounting point for the column. The tubing is bolted to each side and supported by tubular stanchions that bolt to the side rails. The dash rests on top and the column is hung below the crossmember using a 2" u bolt.
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Post by vallyr on Apr 30, 2010 11:15:33 GMT -5
I just used a bug colum which has a square mounting plate i bolted straight to the fiberglass, seems to work for me
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Post by Jeff Troy on Apr 30, 2010 18:09:43 GMT -5
Hi, Val,
Take a look on the CD. There's a simple steering wheel keeper I designed that bolts under the dash with two extending studs that trap the column between them and secure it with a steel strap, washers and hex nuts.
The support drawing is in "04 1993-1995 Complete Restoration, 01 Drawings, 12-Under-Dash Steering Column Support."
Photo images are in "04 1993-1995 Complete Restoration, 03 1994-1995 Restoration Progress, 05 1994 Body, 01 Steering Head Support Bracket" and "08 2000-2002 Re-Body, 04 Body Assembly, 12 Steering Column Support."
The last image also shows the glassed-in, extended wooden chin that I added to provide a better seat for the upholstery below the steering column.
Other shots of my dash/instrument panel on the CD show the gray vinyl welting (upholstery "piping") that surrounds the steering head for a clean and finished look.
Using this support will prevent any further instances of your steering head breaking through the fiberglass on the bottom of the dashboard. It's easy to make, and a 100-percent effective improvement.
Warmest...
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