Originally posted by atomarc:
I think the spline arrangement on the steering wheel end of the shaft would take a [b] very special operation to replicate.[/b]
That may be, but my little brother has set up a light weight machine shop at home and I'm amazed at some of the things he now does. Having a mill, lathe and other toys creates more options than I imagined, and some of those options might be far safer than a welded steering column.
Just my two cents...