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Scott H in Wheaton · 09-27-2017, 09:44 AM

I did a quick search but didn't see this answered..

Inside the dash where the column drop bolts go through, is there a separate reinforcing plate to install before I put the bolts in?

Just trying to secure the column to get ready for a tow.

Lawson Cox · 09-27-2017, 09:49 AM

I believe there is just the rubber pad there. No extra bracing,

Scott H in Wheaton · 09-27-2017, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

I believe there is just the rubber pad there. No extra bracing,

Many thanks, you've always been a helpful resource to a fellow '36 owner

JM 35 Sedan · 09-28-2017, 03:23 AM

I believe one of my 35 passenger cars had a sheet metal reinforcing plate on the ledge under the dash where the two steering drop bolts fasten and also a rubber pad between the bottom of the dash and the drop mount. Don't know if the pickup's were the same or similar. Maybe others more knowledgeable will chime in.

deuce lover · 09-28-2017, 03:40 AM

Should have a reinforcing plate spot welded to the lip of the dash.

Scott H in Wheaton · 09-28-2017, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by deuce lover

Should have a reinforcing plate spot welded to the lip of the dash.

The dash is two layers there. I put large flat washers and lock washers under the bolt heads.

09-27-2017, 09:44 AM	#1
Scott H in Wheaton Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Wheaton, IL near Chicago Posts: 861	36 pickup column drop attachment I did a quick search but didn't see this answered.. Inside the dash where the column drop bolts go through, is there a separate reinforcing plate to install before I put the bolts in? Just trying to secure the column to get ready for a tow.

09-27-2017, 09:49 AM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: 36 pickup column drop attachment I believe there is just the rubber pad there. No extra bracing, __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

09-28-2017, 03:23 AM	#4
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,859	Re: 36 pickup column drop attachment I believe one of my 35 passenger cars had a sheet metal reinforcing plate on the ledge under the dash where the two steering drop bolts fasten and also a rubber pad between the bottom of the dash and the drop mount. Don't know if the pickup's were the same or similar. Maybe others more knowledgeable will chime in. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

09-28-2017, 03:40 AM	#5
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,308	Re: 36 pickup column drop attachment Should have a reinforcing plate spot welded to the lip of the dash.