Home made steering column

[Odies dad]

I would like to build my own steering column from scratch. I have tried googling the subject and several come up but the photo bucket ransom has lost all the pictures.
Does anyone have any tutorials that still have the pictures?
I am thinking exhaust tubing (SS?) with bearings and 3/4" DD shaft, a measuring cup for the bell at the wheel end, etc.

 

[kenny c]

Sounds like you have it fgured out. Doesn't need to be complicated.

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

If you have lathe access, delrin makes for a great bushing and it's very easy to work with.

 

[Odies dad]

What is the general consensus on using a telescopic or collapsible steering shaft?
I can't see how it would make much of a difference on a model a with cross steering. The engine would smash me long before the steering column would come into play.

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

What is the general consensus on using a telescopic or collapsible steering shaft?

No use for one in a hot rod.

 

[Odies dad]

What should I use for the top end of the column to mount the steering wheel?
All I have been seeing are the quick release hubs (Not for highway use).

 

[Bamamav]

Speedway Motors has a hot rod column just like you describe. They probably have something you could use to mount the wheel if you still want to make your own.

 

[dutch]

What is the general consensus on using a telescopic or collapsible steering shaft?
I can't see how it would make much of a difference on a model a with cross steering. The engine would smash me long before the steering column would come into play.

I`m no steering / suspension guru by any means, but I think some room for moving in and out would be to prevent locking up due frame flex

 

[2.3Turbo_T]

If you're using Google Chrome, here's the link for the photobucket fix. You should be able to see pics after this download...............
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/...fix/kegnjbncdcliihbemealioapbifiaedg?hl=en-US