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centreing steering wheel

H hoghead
I have decided to fabricate my own steering column so that I can fit a 67 bus turn signal switch and banjo wheel. Part of the mod is to also fit a universal joint shaft at the box end to facilitate lineup and allow optimal placement of the steering wheel. All the parts are in hand and machined but the decision is where to place the wheel

The obvious location is in the centre of the dash hump, however this is offset to the driver. I know that this is the standard replica location but it just does not seem right to have the wheel offset to the driver.
However when the wheel is in line with the driver, it is now offset in relation to the hump and gauges.

A tonneau would look odd with the wheel in line with the driver

Does anyone have their wheel in line with the driver?






1957 CMC(Speedster)
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H hoghead
I have decided to fabricate my own steering column so that I can fit a 67 bus turn signal switch and banjo wheel. Part of the mod is to also fit a universal joint shaft at the box end to facilitate lineup and allow optimal placement of the steering wheel. All the parts are in hand and machined but the decision is where to place the wheel

The obvious location is in the centre of the dash hump, however this is offset to the driver. I know that this is the standard replica location but it just does not seem right to have the wheel offset to the driver.
However when the wheel is in line with the driver, it is now offset in relation to the hump and gauges.

A tonneau would look odd with the wheel in line with the driver

Does anyone have their wheel in line with the driver?






FM Former Member
I don't like to admit this, but I just made a new hole in the under-dash bracket and pulled the whole damn column over so it more or less centered on the driver and not the dash display. It was really bothering me physically having everything offset, and besides I couldn't properly see the gauges. Arthritis is a strong motivator in ergonomic design!

Unfortunately, I am depending on the flex disc to take up the slack. Not proud of that, and I do keep a frequent eye on it.

No "obvious" issues after several years, but I can see a universal joint in there sometime soon. From what read, some adaper welding may be required to get after-market parts to fit. Hell, I've seen rat rods with a Sears socket set universal welded into the steering column.

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