Quick release steering wheel

[rallye bob]

Originally Posted by Tom Goldman

While there are direct bolt on hubs available for various Ford and GM columns ,I don't know of any that fit the earlier Mopar splines.
I would replace the stock shaft with a .065"x .750" chromemoly shaft and replace the stock bearings in the tube with a nylon bushing.
By using the 3/4" shaft you can choose from dozens of quick release hubs.
Borgeson has couplers for just about any steering box or you could machine the trunion shaft to fit the 3/4" tube.

Tom; Can you send me in the right direction for these direct bolt on hubs available for various Ford and GM columns? I have a '70 Olds Cutlass, and would like to keep the stock column/steering wheel with a quick release.. Thanks for any info...
Bob

[Nmbr1GMfan]

Originally Posted by rallye bob

Tom; Can you send me in the right direction for these direct bolt on hubs available for various Ford and GM columns? I have a '70 Olds Cutlass, and would like to keep the stock column/steering wheel with a quick release.. Thanks for any info...
Bob

Grant "has" them for GM vehicles that are NHRA legal. They claim not to have any to ship till October.

[John Brown]

Most, if not all Mopar steering gear equipment of that era were made at Saginaw steering (GM plant) so any GM kit will work.

[rallye bob]

Do these "direct bolt on" hubs for various Ford and GM columns, move the wheel closer to the driver?

[app01]

Originally Posted by rallye bob

Do these "direct bolt on" hubs for various Ford and GM columns, move the wheel closer to the driver?

On my 70 Mustang I put a bolt on one from Cobra automotive. The steering wheel is about 1/2" closer to the column, but that is in part to also using an aftermarket wheel.

+1 on adding a weld bead, and I did one that can later be ground off to put the OEM wheel back on if wanted.

Tony








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