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BlacktopScraper · 06-28-2021, 09:25 AM

It's been a long time since I've posted to the forum. My question is, can I mount a 1934 steering wheel to a 1930 Model A column? Will there be a need for any changes or alterations?

Many thanks for any responses,

BlacktopScraper

Chris Haynes · 06-30-2021, 12:57 AM

The taper on the end of the shaft is diferent.

Russ B · 06-30-2021, 04:44 PM

Just graft the upper shaft of the 34 onto the lower shaft of the A. Pick out any favorite steering wheel and with a piece of the upper shaft, it can be grafted to any steering column. Stresses on a steering column are minimal compared to those of what is more directly in contact with the road. A piece of heavy walled tubing can be used to strengthen the butt joint.

BlacktopScraper · 06-30-2021, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

The taper on the end of the shaft is diferent.

Thank you Chris!

J.D.

BlacktopScraper · 06-30-2021, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ B

Just graft the upper shaft of the 34 onto the lower shaft of the A. Pick out any favorite steering wheel and with a piece of the upper shaft, it can be grafted to any steering column. Stresses on a steering column are minimal compared to those of what is more directly in contact with the road. A piece of heavy walled tubing can be used to strengthen the butt joint.

Thanks Russ!

Good information here.

katy · 07-01-2021, 10:04 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Russ B

Just graft the upper shaft of the 34 onto the lower shaft of the A. Pick out any favorite steering wheel and with a piece of the upper shaft, it can be grafted to any steering column. Stresses on a steering column are minimal compared to those of what is more directly in contact with the road. A piece of heavy walled tubing can be used to strengthen the butt joint.

FWIW, in some jurisdictions that's illegal for a licensed vehicle.

updraught · 07-02-2021, 02:41 AM

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...column.954079/
Scroll down to Waxheads reply. I think its on the barn somewhere as well.

BlacktopScraper · 07-07-2021, 08:47 AM

Thanks updraught....

That was a very informative read.

J.D.

06-28-2021, 09:25 AM	#1
BlacktopScraper Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Glendale,CA Posts: 23	'34 Steering Wheel for a Model A It's been a long time since I've posted to the forum. My question is, can I mount a 1934 steering wheel to a 1930 Model A column? Will there be a need for any changes or alterations? Many thanks for any responses, BlacktopScraper

06-30-2021, 12:57 AM	#2
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 2,832	Re: '34 Steering Wheel for a Model A The taper on the end of the shaft is diferent. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

06-30-2021, 04:44 PM	#3
Russ B Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Millbrae, CA Posts: 504	Re: '34 Steering Wheel for a Model A Just graft the upper shaft of the 34 onto the lower shaft of the A. Pick out any favorite steering wheel and with a piece of the upper shaft, it can be grafted to any steering column. Stresses on a steering column are minimal compared to those of what is more directly in contact with the road. A piece of heavy walled tubing can be used to strengthen the butt joint.

07-02-2021, 02:41 AM	#7
updraught Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia Posts: 1,969	Re: '34 Steering Wheel for a Model A https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...column.954079/ Scroll down to Waxheads reply. I think its on the barn somewhere as well.

07-07-2021, 08:47 AM	#8
BlacktopScraper Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Glendale,CA Posts: 23	Re: '34 Steering Wheel for a Model A Thanks updraught.... That was a very informative read. J.D.

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