schwartzkafer
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 Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 1:39 pm Post subject: Steering column |
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| Does anyone know if the steering shaft from a 1956 T1 is the same length/diameter as the 1960s T1? I know the splines are not going to be the same, but I am using an aftermarket steering wheel, so that doesn't bother me. Just need to know if I can swap one for the other. |
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EVfun
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| Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: Steering column |
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Starting with 1960 the steering column got a little shorter to accommodate the new dished steering wheel. The turn signal switch was completely different starting that year too.
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ZENVWDRIVER
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| Posted: Wed May 18, 2016 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: Steering column |
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| schwartzkafer wrote: |
| Does anyone know if the steering shaft from a 1956 T1 is the same length/diameter as the 1960s T1? I know the splines are not going to be the same, but I am using an aftermarket steering wheel, so that doesn't bother me. Just need to know if I can swap one for the other. |
1960 and later shafts ARE shorter in length, same diameter and all 1956 and later splines are the smooth type, same.... you can use a later column with the later style directional indicator switch, as mentioned
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