<VV> VV 67 collapsible column in a 65

[Sethracer at aol.com]

Ned - Unless you are into "reinventing the wheel" (in this case the  
steering wheel), talk to Kent Sullivan.  He has done this exact changeover.  It 
involves replacing the complete pedal box of the 65-66, dash to firewall,  
with the one from from the 67-69. The collapsible column collapses in two  
directions, from the wheel down and from the steering-box up. The firewall is  
about in the middle. If you do the conversion, there is a small wiring kit  
available to adapt the column wiring of the 67-69 to the dash wiring 
connectors  of the 65-66. You will need a 67-69 steering box, or the Flaming river 
box.  Although if you really wanted to re-use the box, there are probably 
ways to  do it. As Dave mentioned, I have a new project - which should end up  
as a product, maybe by summer - a complete bolt-in "tilt wheel"  steering 
column kit for the 65-66. I even have the prototype and the car for the  
install. Now, if it would just stop raining!  
 
PS -  Stan is right, the area on the 65 drivers frame-rail will  have to be 
"recessed" - think hammering - to clear the stock 67-69 coupler. With  the 
flaming river kit, they use a U-joint on the box and the locking set-screws  
can sometimes touch the frame on the 64-66, the models with either  the 
higher U-joint or the one-piece shaft. 
 
- Seth  
 
 
In a message dated 12/28/2012 5:19:29 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,  
aeroned at aol.com writes:

Now,  that's the kind of info I'm looking for, Thanks Stan!. Dimpling the 
frame rail  is something I didn't think of but still not a show stopper.

What about  the brake pedal, is it different to clear the collapsible  
section?

Ned