The Ford Barn

aermotor · 08-06-2015, 06:35 AM

I have a 28 Tudor, can the 30 -31 bracket be bolted in? I don't have any leaks yet and don't want any.

Mike V. Florida · 08-06-2015, 07:07 AM

Yes there are a couple of step by step procedures here on the barn. Let me see if I can locate them.

Here we go;
http://fordbarn.com/forum/showpost.p...03&postcount=8

and

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showpo...71&postcount=5

aermotor · 08-06-2015, 08:34 AM

Thanks Mike, That's what I will do. It appears that there a gap in the old style on the upper side. Do you have the cap loose?

Y-Blockhead · 08-06-2015, 10:26 AM

Nice step by step Mike.

aermotor, It appears that Mike just didn't reinstall the rubber insulator on the original clamp. It would rattle if left lose. I didn't either because you want the new mount to support the column.

As an added note I then used the old clamp to mount my temperature gauge. Since this picture was taken I have reinstalled the bottom clamp to make it look more "finished" (thanks Tom W. for the suggestion).

Mike V. Florida · 08-06-2015, 11:00 PM

Some even leave the bottom of the clamp off all together, some just the rubber.

1crosscut · 08-07-2015, 08:46 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

You probably would not have to do any changes as long as you don't pull on the steering wheel to get yourself into your car.

Tom Wesenberg · 08-07-2015, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1crosscut

You probably would not have to do any changes as long as you don't pull on the steering wheel to get yourself into your car.

I agree and am glad I was warned about that early on in my Model A ownership.

Y-Blockhead · 08-07-2015, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1crosscut

You probably would not have to do any changes as long as you don't pull on the steering wheel to get yourself into your car.

I'm sure you are right but I was thinking more of preventative maintenance. After all that steering wheel has been vibrating on the end of that shaft for 85+ years. Metal fatigue? Plus how many "pulled" on that wheel before I came into possession

For me, it's worth a little peace of mind...

Fred K-OR · 08-07-2015, 07:51 PM

I have a bracket in both of my 1929's. You do have to drill another hole in the frame around the window to attach the upper end to the dash.

Also I found that there are two different length brackets and this I don't know why. Maybe one is 1930 and the other 1931???? I don't know but maybe someone on the Barn may know. I had to work over the second one I installed because it was a little longer than the first one but it did do the job.

Mike V. Florida · 08-08-2015, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Y-Blockhead

I'm sure you are right but I was thinking more of preventative maintenance. After all that steering wheel has been vibrating on the end of that shaft for 85+ years. Metal fatigue? Plus how many "pulled" on that wheel before I came into possession

For me, it's worth a little peace of mind...

I agree and it's 100% reversible with no signs of use.

Synchro909 · 08-08-2015, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fred K-OR

I have a bracket in both of my 1929's. You do have to drill another hole in the frame around the window to attach the upper end to the dash.

Also I found that there are two different length brackets and this I don't know why. Maybe one is 1930 and the other 1931???? I don't know but maybe someone on the Barn may know. I had to work over the second one I installed because it was a little longer than the first one but it did do the job.

I think the '28-'29 ones are a little longer than the '30-31 brackets. I've made several of these RHD from cast aluminium after cutting up one from one of the suppliers to use as a pattern. I'm just going to fabricate the next one. Where's that angle grinder and welder????

harleytoprock · 08-08-2015, 04:45 PM

I'll be adding the 31 column bracket to my car. It looks like good insurance. So that it looks complete, I'll use the bottom clamp but will use some soft black foam in place of the rubber. This will fill the space between the clamp and column but won't transmit any stress or vibration to the tank mounted bracket.

08-06-2015, 06:35 AM	#1
aermotor Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,099	Steering column support bracket I have a 28 Tudor, can the 30 -31 bracket be bolted in? I don't have any leaks yet and don't want any.

08-06-2015, 07:07 AM	#2
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Steering column support bracket Yes there are a couple of step by step procedures here on the barn. Let me see if I can locate them. Here we go; http://fordbarn.com/forum/showpost.p...03&postcount=8 and https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showpo...71&postcount=5 __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

08-06-2015, 08:34 AM	#3
aermotor Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 1,099	Re: Steering column support bracket Thanks Mike, That's what I will do. It appears that there a gap in the old style on the upper side. Do you have the cap loose?

08-06-2015, 10:26 AM	#4
Y-Blockhead Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 6,651	Re: Steering column support bracket Nice step by step Mike. aermotor, It appears that Mike just didn't reinstall the rubber insulator on the original clamp. It would rattle if left lose. I didn't either because you want the new mount to support the column. As an added note I then used the old clamp to mount my temperature gauge. Since this picture was taken I have reinstalled the bottom clamp to make it look more "finished" (thanks Tom W. for the suggestion). Last edited by Y-Blockhead; 08-06-2015 at 10:36 AM.

08-06-2015, 11:00 PM	#5
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida between Sarasota and TampaSouth Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Steering column support bracket Some even leave the bottom of the clamp off all together, some just the rubber. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II

08-07-2015, 08:46 AM	#6
1crosscut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,011	Re: Steering column support bracket Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) You probably would not have to do any changes as long as you don't pull on the steering wheel to get yourself into your car. __________________ Dave / Lincoln Nebraska

08-07-2015, 07:51 PM	#9
Fred K-OR Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stayton, Oregon Posts: 3,806	Re: Steering column support bracket I have a bracket in both of my 1929's. You do have to drill another hole in the frame around the window to attach the upper end to the dash. Also I found that there are two different length brackets and this I don't know why. Maybe one is 1930 and the other 1931???? I don't know but maybe someone on the Barn may know. I had to work over the second one I installed because it was a little longer than the first one but it did do the job. __________________ Fred Kroon 1929 Std Coupe 1929 Huckster

08-08-2015, 04:45 PM	#12
harleytoprock Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 438	Re: Steering column support bracket I'll be adding the 31 column bracket to my car. It looks like good insurance. So that it looks complete, I'll use the bottom clamp but will use some soft black foam in place of the rubber. This will fill the space between the clamp and column but won't transmit any stress or vibration to the tank mounted bracket.