Steering Column Mounts - Gauging Interest
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Recently I was asked by a fellow TM member if I could make up a steering column mount similar to the one I made for my car:



And here's what I came up with using some of the left over tube from my rear beam:









and here's a couple with my steering column fitted, I used one out of either a Mastero or Montego (I can never remember which is which)



The mount it's self is effectively a length of roll cage tubing precision machined (1/2 thou tolerance) to take two idler bearings, these allow the use of a standard 7/8th steering column or of course you could make a column out of 7/8 round bar or tube.

To go with this I've made up a few other bars and a punched & swagged plate as shown in the photos above.

Due to different dash bars being at different heights and depending where you want the steering wheel you may need to adjust some of the notching.

If members are interested I am willing to make up a batch of these but to justify the cost and effort of making them I'd be looking to make about 5 or 6 and at a cost of £60 each including postage within the UK.

At the moment I'm just gauging interest but what are peoples initial thoughts?

Edited by Rob H on 2nd Apr, 2010.

looks awesome,

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Count me in! Id have one anyway if you would be so kind?

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Good lad rob nice to see helping fellow tm members again.

rick

looks the mutts nutts!

Does it come with the gaffa tape for assembly?

I would be interested in one!

Looks like a well made bit of kit,im sure you will shift a few without too much trouble.

Cheers Ross.

I would definately take one

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Very nice Rob. :)

So far I've had three people interested, which really isn't enough to justify making up a batch, so is any one else interested?

may be worth asking around on the other forums rob?

but i would insist on upfront payment and just give a lead time

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Surprised more people hav'nt wanted one to be honest.

I think it's a case of there only of use to people who are half way through there build as it needs welding and painting.

I've put it on 16V but no real joy there.

Damn you TM! Buy these as i want one lol

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Well the chap who I made the original for two months ago still hasn't paid me so if any one wants it let me know and it's yours for £60 inc postage within the UK.

id want one but how hard is it to attach rest of column?would i need just a uj and more tube?

how do the ujs usally attach? weld on?

Why would you fit the triangular reinforcement? Pure looks?

Pretty much, theres no way it provides any strength, looks the mutts nuts however.

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