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Early steering column

Post by Michael A » Tue Feb 02, 2021 6:18 am

Would anyone know if the early 11/12 steering column / mounting flange section at the fire wall be the same between Left Hand Drive and Right Hand Drive vehicles.


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Re: Early steering column

Post by Allan » Tue Feb 02, 2021 6:41 am

I don't think so Michael. One of the lower holes is off-set. That hole will be different from L to RHD. This will also mean that the outer metal shell on the column will also be different on the firewall side of the lower flange. This won't be seem when any column is fitted.

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Re: Early steering column

Post by Michael A » Tue Feb 02, 2021 7:16 pm

Thanks Allan


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Re: Early steering column

Post by ModelT46 » Tue Feb 02, 2021 7:34 pm

60 year ago I built up a right hand drive `1909 roadster using a cover from England I used the original steering column. I used a new dash and it worked just fine. I altered the parts on the left hand column.


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Re: Early steering column

Post by ModelT46 » Tue Feb 02, 2021 7:43 pm

here is a photo from 1957
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Re: Early steering column

Post by Michael A » Wed Feb 03, 2021 1:52 am

Thanks fellas
I cannot open that last attachment.
Can anyone else?
Might be me :twisted:
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Re: Early steering column

Post by DanTreace » Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:51 am

Here is Darel’s picture


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Re: Early steering column

Post by KWTownsend » Wed Feb 03, 2021 12:29 pm

It is my understanding the mounting holes on the 1911 steering column are symmetric. The one lower offset hole came along in early calendar 1912. I don't remember why they changed it, or when the changed it back.


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Re: Early steering column

Post by Michael A » Wed Feb 03, 2021 6:23 pm

Thanks Keith

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