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quick release steering wheel coulper for stock column?

Posted By: upnover

quick release steering wheel coulper for stock column? - 11/02/14 08:19 PM

does anyone make a quick release steering wheel coupler for a stock 72 e body steering column? I'm finding several weld on for 3/4" stock? thanks guys!
Posted By: 70AARcuda

Re: quick release steering wheel coulper for stock column? - 11/02/14 08:25 PM

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/60724/10002/-1

I have two of those in use with A body steering columns.
Posted By: upnover

Re: quick release steering wheel coulper for stock column? - 11/02/14 08:35 PM

exactly what I was looking for, thank you!
Posted By: SpareParts

Re: quick release steering wheel coulper for stock column? - 11/02/14 08:48 PM

Quote:

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/60724/10002/-1

I have two of those in use with A body steering columns.


Could I make it work with my stock steering wheel? I like the factory look
Posted By: onig

Re: quick release steering wheel coulper for stock column? - 11/02/14 08:52 PM

Quote:

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/60724/10002/-1

I have two of those in use with A body steering columns.



What mods need to be done?
Posted By: dvw

Re: quick release steering wheel coulper for stock column? - 11/02/14 09:09 PM

mine is a B body. I used a similar coupler and gutted the upper shift bowl. The portion where the shift handle attached was opened up to access the release button. Then I spun a 1/8 aluminum disc and tacked it to the hub. I epoxied the bowl to the disc since it was pot metal. Here's the results.
Doug

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Posted By: dvw

Re: quick release steering wheel coulper for stock column? - 11/02/14 09:10 PM

glued together

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Posted By: dvw

Re: quick release steering wheel coulper for stock column? - 11/02/14 09:12 PM

The wheel bolts to the adapter with the 3 threaded holes. The hex is welded to the shaft. To reduce weight the shaft is 3/4" x .090" moly tubing.
Doug

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Posted By: dvw

Re: quick release steering wheel coulper for stock column? - 11/02/14 09:13 PM

Who would notice?

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Posted By: jamesc

Re: quick release steering wheel coulper for stock column? - 11/02/14 09:26 PM

Quote:

Quote:

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/60724/10002/-1

I have two of those in use with A body steering columns.



What mods need to be done?



i have one of those and had to dress the splines a little bit to get it to slide on a stock shaft.

fwiw i believe the wonderful nhra states any QR adapter must be welded. of course there's only a bazillion cars out there with the steering wheel bolted on. maybe it would be ok if they required an nhra approved steering wheel tether at $200 a copy
Posted By: toplescuda

Re: quick release steering wheel coulper for stock column? - 11/02/14 09:30 PM

I bolted the quick release to back of the steering wheel. The portion that stays on the column. I had welded to the orignal nut down inside the can. Cut a slot for the button (wich I extended) to poke out
I used a 72-74 e body steering wheel only so I could mount my trans brake button
Also used a t style male/female wire connection out of a old wire harness so the wheel could be moved freely when not driving

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Posted By: toplescuda

Re: quick release steering wheel coulper for stock column? - 11/02/14 09:48 PM

With wheel on

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