I need to lower the steering column on a speedster project.
So I need the Steering Column Lowering Dash Plate and also the Wedge that goes under the steering column-to-frame bracket.
All the vendors are sold out of them, and I understand the folks that made them don't make them now, so it does no good to back-order.
They should be pretty easy to make, but I thought I'd start here to see if someone has some they are not going to use. Thanks!
WTB: Speedster Steering Column Lowering Dash Plate and Wedge
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Re: WTB: Speedster Steering Column Lowering Dash Plate and Wedge
Here are some DIY methods
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/17 ... 1297950837
I reproduced these steering column angle plates from an original period piece for Lang's that might work. Bob
By Bob Scherzer, Saginaw, MI on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 - 11:50 pm: I reproduced these steering column angle plates from an original period piece for Lang's that might work. Bob
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Re: WTB: Speedster Steering Column Lowering Dash Plate and Wedge
Thanks Frank, I had not seen that older thread, and it has some very good ideas in it.
I think I like the metal (not wood!) wedge for the frame bracket best. I will also try the 2 bent metal straps on the dash idea, as that seems very simple. Thanks again!
Unfortunately, it seems Bob Scherzer passed away earlier this year, which was terrible news.
https://www.skorupskifamilyfunerals.com ... -Scherzer/
I think I like the metal (not wood!) wedge for the frame bracket best. I will also try the 2 bent metal straps on the dash idea, as that seems very simple. Thanks again!
Unfortunately, it seems Bob Scherzer passed away earlier this year, which was terrible news.
https://www.skorupskifamilyfunerals.com ... -Scherzer/
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Re: WTB: Speedster Steering Column Lowering Dash Plate and Wedge
I might have an aluminum lower bracket wedge - I'll look tomorrow.
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Re: WTB: Speedster Steering Column Lowering Dash Plate and Wedge
Was there a fallow up to John McGinnises posts on Feb. 17 2011? I woudl love to see more of that speedster project.
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Re: WTB: Speedster Steering Column Lowering Dash Plate and Wedge
This is the link to the Fed 17 2011 discussion - looking follow-upsCraig Leach wrote: ↑Wed Dec 08, 2021 1:18 amWas there a fallow up to John McGinnises posts on Feb. 17 2011? I woudl love to see more of that speedster project.
Craig
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/17 ... 1297950837 Some follow-up http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/50 ... 1437603967
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Re: WTB: Speedster Steering Column Lowering Dash Plate and Wedge
Various steering column support brackets attached to firewall or dash
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