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[Old Bob]

Were there any changes made to the actual steering column during the various production runs?

I am trying to go back to the original (very simple) setup for my Mk. 1 which has been retro fitted with a much later cowl and switchgear. I believe the early cars didn't have the column lock/ignition switch and fancy stalk switchgear, but were there changes made to later columns to accommodate those fittings?

Advice much appreciated.

Bob

Edited by Old Bob, 18 July 2012 - 03:47 PM.

[Ethel]

I think they are interchangeable; depending on how new, the bottom bush is different, and of course there's the steering lock and stalk(s).

[Old Bob]

I think they are interchangeable; depending on how new, the bottom bush is different, and of course there's the steering lock and stalk(s).

Many thanks. So it should just be a case of replacing the 'modern' cowl with an early one and simplifying the wireing (plus the single indicator stalk) to revert to original?


Bob

[The Principal]

your need the pesky white indicator collar for self cancelling

[Old Bob]

your need the pesky white indicator collar for self cancelling

Hadn't thought of self cancelling. Guess I could do that as long as there is a flashing green light to remind me.......

Bob