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351-EM 08-04-2004 12:51 PM
Steering column woes
 
Hi,

I am hoping that there is someone out there who can offer some assistance with my steering column difficulties. I have an Everett-Morrison which originally utilized a chevy column. I have since removed it and intend on putting the same type as the superformance and original Cobras had in them. I have the correct hub, wheel and turn signals but do not know what make or model the steering column is from. I have read articles in the past saying that they were the same as MG /MGB gt units but I do not know if this is accurate. If so what years? If not does anyone out there know what I need to get? I would greatly appreciate any help as I have pulled out the last of my hairs trying to figure this one out.

Thanks

Chris

TKing 08-04-2004 01:05 PM
Maybe some of the SPF people here can help you. I noticed on my SPF the rack is stamped with the VW/ Audi trademark circles and so was the steering wheel hub bearing. I also heard the turn signal arm/switch is VW.

Tom

DonC 08-04-2004 01:47 PM
ERA uses either a locally manufactured column or, in their manual, recommend a 1972-1977 column from a Triumph Spitfire or GT as an alternative.
Not necessarily workable for the EM but might be worth a look.
DonC

ENTDOC 08-04-2004 02:32 PM
I think it is Flaming River that now makes a repro column for the cobra type cars;check the web site. chuck

Burnd 08-04-2004 03:12 PM
Ditto that one.
 
Quote:
Originally posted by ENTDOC


I think it is Flaming River that now makes a repro column for the cobra type cars;check the web site. chuck
I think Chuck is right. I heard the same thing from a guy in Pa. with ERA and I thought it was Flaming River he had in his car and he also said it was very reasonable. Follow up on that lead.
Bernie

ENTDOC 08-04-2004 03:19 PM
If not Flaming River,try Ididit. chuck

Rick Parker 08-04-2004 05:19 PM
The columns were the same as 1963 MGB without any locking device attached to the steering shaft. Very easy to replicate using approx 1 1/8" tubing and make some delrin bushings and get a splined shaft from one of the suppliers such as Borgleson.

This is very easily done.

Rick


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