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B0B · 03-29-2013, 04:37 PM

I Have a 29 with the 31 bracket installed it has been in there for years and works fine. The bracket top attaches behind the removable dash piece where the ventilation holes are using 1/4 inch grade 8 bolts washers and lock washers for strength . I do recall it was necessary to make some angle washers to go under the bracket at the top so it would align with the steering column without binding . I made these from some very tough little square pieces of 3/8 inch thick lexan plastic by holding them up to a grinding wheel and "eyeballing" the angle . After a few tries I got it all to fit fine. The angle washers could also be made from aluminum,steel ,brass or copper whatever is available.

Hope this helps B0B in Michigan

03-29-2013, 04:37 PM	#4
B0B Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 82	Re: installing 31 steering column bracket on 29 I Have a 29 with the 31 bracket installed it has been in there for years and works fine. The bracket top attaches behind the removable dash piece where the ventilation holes are using 1/4 inch grade 8 bolts washers and lock washers for strength . I do recall it was necessary to make some angle washers to go under the bracket at the top so it would align with the steering column without binding . I made these from some very tough little square pieces of 3/8 inch thick lexan plastic by holding them up to a grinding wheel and "eyeballing" the angle . After a few tries I got it all to fit fine. The angle washers could also be made from aluminum,steel ,brass or copper whatever is available. Hope this helps B0B in Michigan