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Hi ya'all, 1950 F1 question ? WHERE would the centerline be , using the dash as the location point to center the steering column/shaft ? I am thinking directly centered between the 2 gauges . This truck has been modified before I got it, and I' m about to mount my seats, so I'd like the drivers seat , and me, to be in line with the steering wheel and shaft. Any help appreciated, and have a safe and happy Memorial Day, and special thanks to any Veterans out there. 😊
Seems like you already have the answer. Center between the gauges if that feels comfortable for you. I don't know if there is a spot where it's "supposed to be" (like a factory spec.) but that may not be the best place for it.
If it's not comfortable you will not be happy with it. I would mount it where it feels right.
Seems like you already have the answer. Center between the gauges if that feels comfortable for you. I don't know if there is a spot where it's "supposed to be" (like a factory spec.) but that may not be the best place for it.
If it's not comfortable you will not be happy with it. I would mount it where it feels right.
That answer does not help. It's already where someone else thought it should be. I need to know where it'ss SUPPOSED to be. Where the column attaches has everything to do with seat location. Thanks anyway.
I don't know if the f1's are similar to my f100 but to put it where the factory put it really is not great especially if you have buckets . Unless you have a bench where it's not crucial exactly where you sit .
That answer does not help. It's already where someone else thought it should be. I need to know where it'ss SUPPOSED to be. Where the column attaches has everything to do with seat location. Thanks anyway.
Wow
I thought he gave you a pretty good answer
You start off asking for the correct position but then say you are about to mount the seat and you want the column, seat, and you to all be in line... ...basically in a custom spot to what feels good to you. Whish is what he advised.
You also mention centered "between the two gauges". Are you sure your truck is a 1950? if so, it should have a single gauge cluster containing the 4 gauges and the speedo. The 51 and 52 trucks had the 2 separate round gauges.
Yes, thanks to all who have served our country ! I have had a similar situation to yours with my 51. I first "assumed" that the column should be between the two round gauges and mounted my bucket seats accordingly. (My truck was in pieces when I bought it ) Anyway, I kept thinking that my head was too close to the top of the door and that I was positioned too close to the door overall. So then I start looking at pictures and realized the steering column was always 2-3 inches to the right of that point between the gauges. ( I agree the openings for the column drop leaves much to the imagination, one opening is a more of a slot than a hole.)
So I welded the holes I made in the floor up and am now starting over, with the intention of the column to the right of the center point of the 2 gauges. In short, try to find some pictures of what the original set up was. I would happily send you some pictures of mine, but nothing is in place.
The responders that said, go with what is comfortable have a point. I was not comfortable being that close to the door, so moving a little to the right !
Thanks EffieTrucker, I think we must have been on line about the same time, so I had not seen your pictures when I sent my response ! The pictures tell the story.
I don't know if the f1's are similar to my f100 but to put it where the factory put it really is not great especially if you have buckets . Unless you have a bench where it's not crucial exactly where you sit .
It has always bothered me how our F-100s steering wheel and gauges don't line up. The steering gear bolted to the frame dictates the alignment.
Yes, thanks to all who have served our country ! I have had a similar situation to yours with my 51. I first "assumed" that the column should be between the two round gauges and mounted my bucket seats accordingly. (My truck was in pieces when I bought it ) Anyway, I kept thinking that my head was too close to the top of the door and that I was positioned too close to the door overall. So then I start looking at pictures and realized the steering column was always 2-3 inches to the right of that point between the gauges. ( I agree the openings for the column drop leaves much to the imagination, one opening is a more of a slot than a hole.)
So I welded the holes I made in the floor up and am now starting over, with the intention of the column to the right of the center point of the 2 gauges. In short, try to find some pictures of what the original set up was. I would happily send you some pictures of mine, but nothing is in place.
The responders that said, go with what is comfortable have a point. I was not comfortable being that close to the door, so moving a little to the right !
Lets all enjoy these terrific trucks !
Thank you very much. Pictures are great ! Yes, truck is a '51-'52. Another item that comes into play is Steering Wheel. My truck is not/will not be stock, IFS, P/S etc......so I don't have huge factory steering wheel to contend with, sorry, I should have mentioned that in my post. I also would like to keep my column, shaft etc. as close to the frame as I can. I think centered between the two gauges will work. Thanks again for all responses. P.S. Bucket seats I have are very close to the doors, not a lot of wiggle room there either.
You need to decide what is more important to you , everything being centered or getting it so you are comfortable . I spent days with my f100 column , seats and pedals compromising to get things where I felt it was decent . If the steering wheel is centered to the gauges and the seat centered to the wheel the buckets would be touching in the middle with 10"s or more from the door to the edge of the seat leaving it looking ridiculous .
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