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| | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 222 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 222 | Hi! I need some help with my 1951, 3600, steering column. I took is out and sanded it and cleaned it up as part of installing power steering. I cut off the column above the steering box knowing I would have to cut it to the correct length when I put it all back together. I have now finished the power steering box and pump installation and am putting the steering column back in. I am not sure how far the steering column is suppose to stick out from the dash and I have no way to determine it. Could someone measure the distance from the dash to the bottom of the steering wheel for me so I know how far to extend the tube into the cab? I would really appreciate it. Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 | Depends entirely on how big your belly is. If it already has some size to it, allow for some further expansion. Seriously, you only need to worry about column shifter clearance from the dash.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | Sit in it if you can, or simulate sitting in it. Push seat back, hold wheel until comfortable, measure. you can also change the angle a little if you wish.
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 222 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 222 | Thanks for your comments but it is not what I asked for. The seat is not in the car and I need the measurement. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 | From the face of the Column mounting bracket to the top of the horn button hole is 14 3/16. To the top of the horn button: 15 1/8. 1959 Panel, all stock.
Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it. - William Penn
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 222 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 222 | Many thanks bartamos! That should do the trick. | | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 Sir Searchalot | | Sir Searchalot Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,983 |
Right is right, even if everyone is against it, and wrong is wrong, even if everyone is for it. - William Penn
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