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03-07-2022, 11:33 AM | #1 |
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Steering column: tank or dash mount
What are your opinions on changing to steering column dash mount as a way to avoid any possible future problems with leaking tank mount? 1930 CCPU
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03-07-2022, 12:08 PM | #2 |
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Re: Steering column: tank or dash mount
I did exactly that (installed the 1931 upper steering column support, and removed the lower steering column clamp of the original gas tank support), just for peace-of-mind; the longest part of the process was prepping and painting the new support - it comes as bare metal.
I ended up reusing the old original lower steering column clamp - it fit the new upper steering column support perfectly, and looked nicer (was already black (which is what I painted the new support), vs. the new ones being sold at the time which were bright and shiny - I assume stainless). |
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03-07-2022, 02:17 PM | #3 |
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Re: Steering column: tank or dash mount
No brainer...dash mount
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03-07-2022, 02:29 PM | #4 |
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Re: Steering column: tank or dash mount
Definitely dash mount before problems occur.
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03-07-2022, 04:00 PM | #5 |
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Re: Steering column: tank or dash mount
In my opinion, there is no logical reason to stay with the tank mount unless you are doing a fine point restoration.
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03-07-2022, 05:54 PM | #6 |
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Re: Steering column: tank or dash mount
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Unless you are fussed about having your car judged, I wouldn't hesitate.
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03-07-2022, 06:17 PM | #7 |
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Re: Steering column: tank or dash mount
No easy way to do a dash Mount on 28-29 Fordors. Any body make an adapter kit?
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03-08-2022, 11:41 AM | #8 |
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Re: Steering column: tank or dash mount
I have seen photos of the dash mount, and they all seem to show that they move the steering column lower into the driver's lap. Is this a given? I don't want to reduce the available driver's room if possible. Anyone tried to take the column mount from a junk gas tank, and make their own?
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03-08-2022, 01:57 PM | #9 |
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Re: Steering column: tank or dash mount
The steering column was lengthened by 1-inch in early 1930 so that may have helped some when the upper dash mounted column drop was introduced but I don't know. The 1930 drop was sort of triangle shaped on the mount surface and only had three rivets holding it where the 1928/29 was more square shaped and had four rivets. I'd say the 1930 set up was the more vulnerable of the types before the 1931 change.
On a car with a tank mounted drop, it pays to be careful how much force is applied to it. Keep kids from climbing onto it for sure. The taller cars with running boards made the steering wheel a grab handle to aid in entry into the cab. A person should find another aid to do this since it aggravated the situation. The old fuel tanks aren't getting any newer and the time it takes to repair a cracked one would be high indeed unless a DIY guy has the tooling and skill set to do that job. |
03-08-2022, 04:38 PM | #10 |
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Re: Steering column: tank or dash mount
The reason why they leak is people pulled on the column to get in the car. On its own, there is barely any weight on the support as most of it is on the frame.
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03-08-2022, 06:11 PM | #11 |
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Re: Steering column: tank or dash mount
Mine was seeping when I got the car, re soldered it 50 years ago, and yes I do put some weight on it getting in, still no returning leak.
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03-10-2022, 04:44 PM | #12 |
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Re: Steering column: tank or dash mount
I removed mine from the gas tank after I saw someone who knows alot about the car, yank on the steering wheel to pull himself in.
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03-11-2022, 11:00 AM | #13 |
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Re: Steering column: tank or dash mount
Think about it, Henry must have changed it for a reason!
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03-16-2022, 10:44 AM | #14 |
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Re: Steering column: tank or dash mount
Im using a 39-47 Big Truck column drop mounted where the dash mount would go
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