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06-09-2013 06:39 AM #11
Lots of work done on the 32 the last 2 weeks. Photo is how I built the lower steering column mount into the firewall. Was using some lengths of pvc pipe to help figure out where and how to cut the hole in the firewall when I came upon this piece that is just over 2" inside diameter and my column is 2" so I got the idea to use it here. I can never get the hole in the firewall in perfect place and shape the first try so this solved all my problems. After I cut the hole and had to move it and elongate it a little to get the steering column to miss the engine I was able to close the hole up perfectly by fiberglassing this piece of pvc to the firewall. Makes a beautiful fit and finish outside the firewall and since this car will have no hood sides it will be easily seen. I just cut some relief slots in the top of the pvc where I can wrap a hose clamp around to hold the steering column tight. After upholstery none of the pvc will be seen on the inside. Wouldn't work easily in a steel car but for fiberglass it is perfect. Now i have to find a way to finish the hole in the firewall for the brake pedal to pass through and look just as clean from the outside as column does. I have risers welded to bottom of seats and drilled the holes in floor to bolt the seats down. Put in the steering column drop, steering column and cut the steering shaft to fit and added the joints so car steers now. Welded up brackets inside trunk to mount gas tank and it is now bolted in. Also welded brackets under dashboard and mounted the air conditioner unit from Vintage Air. Cut holes in dash for gauges and air conditioning outlets as well as led lights for turn and bright light indicators. Welded bracket under dash to mount my fuse panel onto also. Shifter is mounted to floor of car and hole cut in floor for bracket to go down to transmission. Wife has been finishing her floor console and starting on door panels and kick panels now that the arm rests have arrived. I will be installing the third member in rear end today so I can get measurement for driveshaft length. Also hope to get fuel sending unit in gas tank and running plumbing from tank inside trunk to under car in preparation for installing the electric fuel pump and regulator today. I didn't get photos when I had all these items installed in car but next time I get them all in place for final mock up before tear apart for paint I will get plenty. Attached are photos of the lower steering column mount.






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