Make a Steering Column using Aluminum Tube

[Nick Winter]

Just wondering if anyone who has done this could shed a little light on it for me.

Nick

[Foxer]

I'm sure you'll get plenty of ideas here, Nick, but since I'm first I'll just add some. The actual tube should be of a diameter to match a typical steering column, of course. The steering wheel end could ne plain or the diameter increased to match the wheel you're using. Maybe a short piece of the next size tube that will slip over and putty to smooth the transition.

The business end connecting to the steering box can be a complex or as simple as you desire. It wouldn't even be visible sitting on the shelf. Some small bits of plastic can make it look realistic.

Hope this addresses your specific concerns.

[Nick Winter]

It Does, thank you Mike.

Nick

[crazyjim]

Here's what I do, Nick. This example took less than 10 minutes.

You'll need/want aluminum tubing in 5/32 (large), 1/8 (medium), 5/64 (small), 1/16 Evergreen, 24 gauge wire, Micro Krystal Klear.

CA glue the little into medium into the large. I glue a piece of Evergreen at the top so I have plastic to glue the steering wheel to. Drill a hole in the side and CA glue the wire. The end of the wire gets a dab of Micro Krystal Klear for a knob. Paint it when dry.

This particular column is going in a '37 Chevy. Hope this helps.

[Nick Winter]

Sure Does, thanks Jim!.

Nick

[hotrod59f100]

Wow Jim I may use this on my 1960 ford f100 build.

[crazyjim]

Go for it, Shane.