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22nd July 2010, 10:08 PM
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Steering column support frame
Has anyone got any tips or extra measurements for the steering column support?
 No matter how many times i measure it, I just can't seem to get everything lined up. Are the plates supposed to sit flat against it? Or just meet at the top and weld it on?? Anyone got any close up pics which might help?? It's the first bit of my chassis that doesn't want to fit. 
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22nd July 2010, 10:18 PM
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AshG has got some good pics/dimensions in the chassis section of his pic gallery -
http://s707.photobucket.com/albums/ww75/ashgardiner/
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22nd July 2010, 10:24 PM
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Ah. Thanks for the quick reply.
Mine looks close, but if i get the sides to line up, the top isn't level, and if i level the top, the plates don't reach.  Anyone able to get a measurement (CAD?) from here to here on both sides??  I'd be very greatful. Cheers Dave
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#4
22nd July 2010, 10:32 PM
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Just use the plates to set the distance for the support,
You might need to alter the angle where they meet the top rail & the tranny tunnel tho, Set the plates 60mm apart & then you will find the bracket from your steering column will fit nicely   Whilst the support is critical to the steering column, the height of it isn,t as there is loads of space under the scuttle , just make sure its level. hope this helps. cheers andy
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#5
22nd July 2010, 10:35 PM
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Thanks Andy. That's what i was trying this evening, but when i tacked the plates to the support and lined up SW1 and SW3 with the chassis, SW2 wasn't level.
I'll have another go tomorow and see how i get on.
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22nd July 2010, 10:40 PM
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as long as you use the plates to determine the distance & SW2 is level it,ll be fine & dandy
it sort of "finds " its own position on the chassis rails, but as a double check keep an eye on the height measurement of SW2 from the book, get it as close as you can but ensure SW2 is level.By the way......is your steering column an adjustable one? cheers andy
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