03-FEB-2013
And a few more holes...
I don't know why, but the previous owner had a need to install two 12 volt outlet next to the original outlet. These will get welded up too.
03-FEB-2013
Passenger side all welded and ground
The U-bends for the roll cage and the holes not needed on the passenger side all welded up.
03-FEB-2013
Drivers side all welded and ground
The U-bends for the roll cage and all the extra holes are welded and ground.
03-FEB-2013
The dash welded, ground, anf ready for primer
The dash is ready for primer now that everything is welded solid.
09-FEB-2013
Tilt steering column swap
I decided to swap out the original fixed steering column with a 1994 Jeep Cherokee tilt column.
This swap will allow a couple of things that I feel are needed, one is that I should be able to utilize the wiper switch, the "brights" switch, and the steering wheel lock. The second thing is that the tilt feature will give me the leg room needed to get in and out of the drivers seat easier and being 6' 3" tall the extra room is a big plus!
09-FEB-2013
Original column mount
I first needed to remove the original mounting foot so that I can weld it to the newer column.
09-FEB-2013
Successful removal
The inside diameter of the hole is larger than the new column so I will have to form it to fit tighter.
09-FEB-2013
Slightly different mount
The newer column has a completely different mount and the angle of the mount is completely opposite from what is needed. I will remove this mount and tack the old mount to this new tilt column when I get the column "fitted" up in place.
09-FEB-2013
Bracket change needed
Once the column was fitted in place I needed to make a new mount for the dash to column mount.
I used the existing Cherokee mount because it uses a sturdy four bolt mount to the column.
09-FEB-2013
Both brackets ready for welding
The fit is nice and tight up to the dash. I little bit of welding and it will good and strong.
10-FEB-2013
Bracket welded
I got the modified column bracket welded up solid and ready for a final fit.
10-FEB-2013
Both sides welded
I welded both sides up solid. This makes for a strong new bracket.