I finished up the seatbelt install during the cold weather. The original steering wheel mated to the ‘80’s steering column needed a trim to fit. I thought I saw the sun one day so I took a router to the steering wheel. I could have spent more time setting up a jig, but it didn’t turn out too bad. I still need to build up part of the steering wheel to close a gap on the top side. I spent some time figuring how the horn contact works and how the turn signal cancels. I can add a cam to the turn signal cancel/horn contact piece. The issue there is that the upper horn spring contact is at 12:00 on the ’47, and at 10:30 on the ‘80s turn signal cancel cam. When I shift the cancel cam from 10:30 to 12:00, the cams also shift. So now the Left cancel becomes the Right cancel, and there is no Left cancel. My plan is to cut a piece of tube and epoxy it on for the Left cancel cam. For the horn I did manage to piece together parts from both eras to get continuity when I press the button. I took the old upper spring contact out of the old steering wheel and removed it from the sheath. Had to stretch it out some, so not a great fit. I have since ordered and received an ‘80s upper spring contact. I’ll go over all that later when it is warm out and I can finish and paint the steering wheel. I did order some parts and got the under dash A/C unit, yet to be installed. Ordered more parts, but received half of them with the rest back ordered. Today I called and was informed the Holiday sale does not apply to backordered items, only in-stock. I was given a $10.00 coupon for my next order so I will wait. I decided to use the old heater duct tubing that I got over 20 years ago. It fits well, I like it despite the dents and breaks. It is rigid and conforms well in the tight turn on the driver side. I wrapped tape where it goes by the solenoid I mounted under dash. I also put the windshield wipers on. Here is a picture.
