steering column

[keane]

Hi Dave in Poole, finally pushing on with the build! just about to sort out the steering side of things, can someone confirm that I can use a column from pretty much any sierra? I know there is a wiring difference between square/round hazard switch types, but to be honest after the hassles I've had that sort of problem will be nothing!! if anyone knows of a column within striking distance that would be good, I have a Jag unit sitting in the garage if its of any use to someone. Thanks Dave

[Marc]

Hi Keane
When I spoke last time to Darren at Dax he told me that the column you can tilt wont fit. The rest you said should be fine.

cheerio

[Cabo]

Take heed of Marcs advice. We fitted an adjustable sierra column and it was a total b*****d of a job. Ended up effectively converting it back to a fixed column, involved a lot of bracket fabricating and head scratching. Still not entirely happy with it. I wish we had gone with the standard column now.

[keane]

Thanks for the feedback. Dave

[Pictus]

how are you getting on with that car Dave oh yeah on the subject at hand i heard the same from dax


Warren

[keane]

Hi Warren, sorry I was going to give you a bell sometime, time just goes on by, I have fitted the bodyshell so I can get some other parts trial fitted, I put the shell on by myself the other day! not easy, but I have had it up on scaffold pole supports with wooden planks underneath, and I have fitted a 'I' beam with a clarkes(machine mart) hoist that moves on a trolley. To facillitate the fit I took the handbrake plate off with a grinder! I'll weld that back on before final fit, if anyone wanted to know it is possible on your jack but not ideal!! I have also now got the gearbox yolk lined up with the diff, fabricated some mounts and have welded uj's back to back, so hopefully moving forward.Hows things with you? Dave

[Pictus]

hmmmm things are not going brilliant cash flow is not good this month need to finish paying for my engine and get up to dax to collect body shell and it is looking tight while i have someones attention how do i post an item for sale?????

Warren