´56 ...not a "build thread" more a "modification thread"...
Mountain Pass
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Info, I also have a TCI components and was curious to know what steering column your using on your ‘56, mine will have a 351W with an AOD when It comes back from bodywork and primer, thanks Pete
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Laughing Gas
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After my documents i got a 32" steering column from IDIDIT.
If it is th 'right' length ...we will see
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Laughing Gas
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that is how they sell it.
Have you ever measured your columns?
From where to where is ist 30" ? ...the shaft? ...the whole column inclusive the double D? ...up to the steeringwheelmountingsurface?
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Laughing Gas
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It´s a´47, i bought in in 2016 in Cincinnati Ohio. That was how i got it :
It spend many years in a Barn and was in good condition. I considered to build a Hot Rod Hauler, but finally i did not want such a big Truck, i rather wanted a Pick Up for daily driving.
It has a M II IFS, a Ford 9 inch and a Che*vy 454 with Th400 now. In summer i drive it nearly every day (at least until my effy is ready,than i will sell the COE) drove it more than 6000 miles in the last 3 years.
Tuned
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Laughing Gas
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I used a 30" also......here is a link on how to measure
How to Measure an ididit Steering Column - YouTube
I measured my Coumn and i have a 30" too!
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Laughing Gas
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Nice work there. Very tight clearances. Given how close they are if your engine mounts compress you could have a problem. I would recomend putting something solid between the engine and frame brackets that lets the mounts compress a bit but prevents them from compressing to the point of components hitting each other.
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yes, thats why i made some thicker 'cups' for the Motormount cushions, to raise the Engine a 1/4" ... :
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Laughing Gas
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