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Technical Board => Modification Help => Topic started by: Fast_Eddie on August 15, 2003, 06:56:52 AM

Title: Which column, FC rack & pinion?
Post by: Fast_Eddie on August 15, 2003, 06:56:52 AM
I'm currently undertaking a V8 conversion into a FC sedan.

I have a CRS HR front end with front mounted rack.

For RTA requirements, I have to fit a collapsable column.

Can anyone suggest a suitable column that will enable me to meet the objectives of keeping an original look, ie dash ignition and FC wheel, column auto shift, and is also collapsable?
Title: Re: Which column, FC rack & pinion?
Post by: Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius on August 15, 2003, 09:57:49 AM
How about an LC Torana column auto? LCs had ignition on the dash so it would be a fairly plain column. AFAIK the LC column is collapsible.
Title: Re: Which column, FC rack & pinion?
Post by: robbzfc58 on August 15, 2003, 12:04:12 PM
hk-t-g is also collapsable
Title: Re: Which column, FC rack & pinion?
Post by: Dr_Terry on August 15, 2003, 06:57:49 PM
Hi Guys.

The HK/T/G Column is similar to the LC Torana 6 column. However the LC has a better auto trans indicator, which is away from the dash facia.

It's the combination of tha original steering wheel & the column auto selector that is the most difficult.

If you go to a later model steering wheel or a floor selector (or both) your available choice will be wider.

Regards.

Dr Terry.
Title: Re: Which column, FC rack & pinion?
Post by: ekmad on August 16, 2003, 09:32:15 AM
There is a guy in Beaudesert who can convert EK auto holden steering columns to a collapsible rack and pinion system by using  VB/C/H column parts.  From inside the car you can't any difference and he  rigs up the auto selector to do it's job.  I am not sure whether he can rig up a manual column change.
Title: Re: Which column, FC rack & pinion?
Post by: zulu on August 16, 2003, 09:39:19 AM
ekmad, I for one would like his contact details please, Beaudesert, thats where I got my Ambulance from!
Gary
Title: Re: Which column, FC rack & pinion?
Post by: Fast_Eddie on August 16, 2003, 07:55:23 PM
Ekmad,

That sounds promising.

Do you have the guy's details.

Where is Beaudesert?
Title: Re: Which column, FC rack & pinion?
Post by: Chuck on August 17, 2003, 01:16:45 AM
Fast Eddie

I would contact this guy: Rod at rodsracks@hypermax.net.au (07) 5541 4967 0419 760 987.  He makes a collapsible column utilising a commodore lower column section mated to your original upper.  That way you can retain your factory wheel, blinkers etc...
If you call him, he will e-mail you an excellent document including pictures - really, really helpfull bloke

Cheers - Chuck
Title: Re: Which column, FC rack & pinion?
Post by: ekmad on August 17, 2003, 06:49:20 AM
Fast Eddie  -  
Chuck has already given you the details of the same guy,  Rodsracks at beaudesert.

EKMAD
Title: Re: Which column, FC rack & pinion?
Post by: Fast_Eddie on August 17, 2003, 08:21:05 AM
Thanks guys, I'll follow through on it, and let you know the result.

Ed
Title: Re: Which column, FC rack & pinion?
Post by: Fast_Eddie on August 19, 2003, 06:06:55 AM
Got the information from Rod.

Basically he makes a collapsable column out of your early Holden column, the floor plate and a early model Commodore column.

Anyone got a spare column, floor plate and early Commodore column they want to sell? I'll post on parts wanted.

Regards
Ed
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