Jonny TR6 Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 Forum member Toby has designed and built a steering column lifter. Not sure if they're a "thing" as I've never seen one before, but it's a well thought out solution and worthy of pointing out to those who weren't aware of it. http://www.baulycars.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 I would imagine you would need to rout out the wood dash to accommodate the extra height. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny TR6 Posted June 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 42 minutes ago, stuart said: I would imagine you would need to rout out the wood dash to accommodate the extra height. Stuart. Looking at the development pics it does seem as though there's a small element of dash routing. Luckily I'm not amongst the chubby thighed brigade and therefore clearance isn't an issue for me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 5, 2023 Report Share Posted June 5, 2023 7 minutes ago, Jonny TR6 said: Looking at the development pics it does seem as though there's a small element of dash routing. Luckily I'm not amongst the chubby thighed brigade and therefore clearance isn't an issue for me. Not a problem for me either. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CK's TR6 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 Wouldn’t it be easier to just have a bolt in steering wheel (no adapter needed) that was sorta flat at the bottom? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny TR6 Posted June 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 1 hour ago, CK's TR6 said: Wouldn’t it be easier to just have a bolt in steering wheel (no adapter needed) that was sorta flat at the bottom? Probably a lot more expensive and non original, but depends what you want for you car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CK's TR6 Posted June 6, 2023 Report Share Posted June 6, 2023 if you are handy, I will send you a 6061 al core that bolts in. Glue a front and back on and you are set. you cover postage. if the front and back rings are masonite, shape them then cover with leather. post n duty will be the biggest expense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 ….And the motoring world scorned the Austin Allegro Quartic Steering Device Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaulyCars Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 They should have just raised the Steering Column a little Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jonny TR6 Posted June 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 (edited) Funnily enough, the original design for the Allegro wasn’t too bad. https://www.aronline.co.uk/concepts-and-prototypes/austin-allegro/ Edited June 8, 2023 by Jonny TR6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaulyCars Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 Its not actually that bad looking - I can see a 205 GTi if I squint hard enough... Looking forward to the retropower version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaulyCars Posted June 8, 2023 Report Share Posted June 8, 2023 But on the debate of ergonmics and to explain the bracket! (thanks, Jonny, for the heads up) The steering column bracket does help access, but actually I'm not particularly tall myself and average build yet when I got my car I still wanted to raise the steering wheel for more wiggle room around the knees - I just found the steering wheel a tad too low. Low and behold I spotted that Triumph left quite a lot of room in the metal fascia hole where the steering column goes... What I find is that once I've put the seat in a position that works well for the pedals (particularly the clutch) and being close enough to the steering wheel to have a nice 'up and down' action on the steering wheel (rather than being too straight-armed), that my knees have to fall either side of the steering wheel quite a bit to avoid fouling it, which then pushes my feet outwards at the pedals... I also wanted to keep the original steering wheel size, rather than solving things with a smaller dia wheel. And certainly getting in and out I find is nicer, not having to scoot knees/legs under the wheel. It may just be me! Interested in any thoughts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CK's TR6 Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 different solutions for different reasons. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaulyCars Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 I think I've seen a post elsewhere showing how you made this right? Impressive stuff! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerrytr5 Posted June 9, 2023 Report Share Posted June 9, 2023 5 hours ago, CK's TR6 said: different solutions for different reasons. You might want to consider moving that guage below the dash - that looks like a certain kneecap breaker in even a minor prang. Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CK's TR6 Posted June 10, 2023 Report Share Posted June 10, 2023 I made a couple of the steering wheels. I have the aluminum cores for several more laying about. As for the oil temp gauge, pretty flimsy mount, like really flimsy and nothing to block it from folding right up. I do find it useful as with the Racetorations sump, it takes some time for the oil to get to 150f. I don't go over 2500 rpm until then. And when trucking along at 85 mph for an hour or more in the desert when it's 110f outside, it's good to see what the temp is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BaulyCars Posted August 24, 2023 Report Share Posted August 24, 2023 For anyone interested, a kind review by one of the owners on the US forum: steering column lifter bracket installed Cheers Toby Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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