Penske Museum Cars & Coffee

[Karl Bebout]

I pulled the steering wheel to have more room to work. Wanted to get the steering column out of the way, but will need to talk to Peter, on Monday. According to the build manual, I was doing it right, but didn't have any luck.I did loosen the clamp so I could move the column up and down and pulled the screws/bolts so the dash would drop enough to let me get at stuff. Not all that bad, but maybe getting the screws/bolts back in might be tough. I'll find out tomorrow. Was able to run the Speedo GPS antenna up through the defrosted vent, so it'll hardly be noticeable. Wiring is all done but hooking up a constant hot and a keyed hot. Speedo looks good and has a lifetime warranty.

[nniets]

Originally Posted by Karl Bebout

I pulled the steering wheel to have more room to work. Wanted to get the steering column out of the way, but will need to talk to Peter, on Monday. According to the build manual, I was doing it right, but didn't have any luck.I did loosen the clamp so I could move the column up and down and pulled the screws/bolts so the dash would drop enough to let me get at stuff. Not all that bad, but maybe getting the screws/bolts back in might be tough. I'll find out tomorrow. Was able to run the Speedo GPS antenna up through the defrosted vent, so it'll hardly be noticeable. Wiring is all done but hooking up a constant hot and a keyed hot. Speedo looks good and has a lifetime warranty.

I have to retrieve my brother-in-law from a nursing home between about 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, but if you need a second pair of hands to hold something, call me. -Ron

[Cobrakeith]

Originally Posted by Karl Bebout

I pulled the steering wheel to have more room to work. Wanted to get the steering column out of the way, but will need to talk to Peter, on Monday. According to the build manual, I was doing it right, but didn't have any luck.I did loosen the clamp so I could move the column up and down and pulled the screws/bolts so the dash would drop enough to let me get at stuff. Not all that bad, but maybe getting the screws/bolts back in might be tough. I'll find out tomorrow. Was able to run the Speedo GPS antenna up through the defrosted vent, so it'll hardly be noticeable. Wiring is all done but hooking up a constant hot and a keyed hot. Speedo looks good and has a lifetime warranty.

Thanks Karl, I was thinking of changing the dash to the FIA style but may have to rethink that if you are having trouble with the steering wheel. I'm not sure I want to go to all the trouble when the street dash works just fine. I'll talk to you about your experience later tho. I looked at the speedometer you are putting in and it really looks good, should be really nice when you get it installed, no more guessing how fast you are really going.