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54-55 steering wheel hub dimensions #1126553 09/27/2015 3:32 PM
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 52 Western Massachusetts H Hilltown Shop Shark
Hilltown Shop Shark H Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 52 Western Massachusetts	Looking for the diameter dimension of the circular hub at the back of a 54-55 steering wheel.From looking at pictures this looks to be the same as the diameter of the top of the steering column? Thanks 1949 AD http://s36.photobucket.com/user/riverwork/library/Public%20stuff/Truck%20Parts?sort=3&page=1

Re: 54-55 steering wheel hub dimensions Hilltown #1126561 09/27/2015 5:06 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 Sandwich, IL D Denny Graham 'Bolter
Denny Graham 'Bolter D Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 Sandwich, IL	About 4". The housing would be replace when equipped with the optional directional signal accessory housing/switch. dg Denny G Sandwich, IL

Re: 54-55 steering wheel hub dimensions Hilltown #1127029 09/30/2015 3:13 AM
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 52 Western Massachusetts H Hilltown Shop Shark
Hilltown Shop Shark H Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 52 Western Massachusetts	I wasn't aware there was a hub without a signal accessory - from the pics I've seen, with or without, the hubs look pretty much the same dimension-wise - about 4" 1949 AD http://s36.photobucket.com/user/riverwork/library/Public%20stuff/Truck%20Parts?sort=3&page=1

Re: 54-55 steering wheel hub dimensions Hilltown #1127068 09/30/2015 11:12 AM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 Sandwich, IL D Denny Graham 'Bolter
Denny Graham 'Bolter D Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 9,671 Sandwich, IL	Should have added this to the last post: http://www.classicparts.com/1954-56-Turnsignal-Cup-Assembly/productinfo/53-531A/#.Vgu1IPlViko The turn signal was not standard equipment. dg Denny G Sandwich, IL

Re: 54-55 steering wheel hub dimensions Hilltown #1127072 09/30/2015 12:21 PM
Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon
tclederman Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Jarvisburg, NC, USA	Here are instructions for the steps to replace original/standard parts with the turn-signal parts (steering-wheel/column-related parts): illustration 1 see Denny's post for the turnsignal cup assembly (a lever will be needed) illustration 2 switch cancellor illustration 3 Tim 1954Advance-Design.com 1954 3106 Carryall Suburban 1954 3104 5-window pickup w/Hydra-Matic The 216 and early 235 engines are not "splash oilers" -- this is a splash oiler.

Re: 54-55 steering wheel hub dimensions Hilltown #1127401 10/02/2015 12:00 AM
Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 52 Western Massachusetts H Hilltown Shop Shark
Hilltown Shop Shark H Joined: Sep 2013 Posts: 52 Western Massachusetts	Great "how-to" pics - very helpful. Thanks gents! 1949 AD http://s36.photobucket.com/user/riverwork/library/Public%20stuff/Truck%20Parts?sort=3&page=1

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