Mark Self wrote:
> Just got back from a cruise. There was an older truck (mid '30's) There.
> It had a V-8 in it. I couldn't find the owner. The thing that caught my
> eye was this. The steering column was out of alignment with the steering
> box by about 5-6". Instead of using U-joints and double "D" shafting this
> truck had what looked to be a cable about 3/4-1" in diameter making the
> connection. I've never seen or heard of anything like this. Do any of you
> know anything about this kind of connection? Is it safe? Where can i find
> more info?
>
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> Mark Self
> Redlands, CA
> '55 1st 5-window 3100
> "Sentimental Journey"
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>
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Mark,
If I'm not mistaken this was one of F*rds "better" ideas. They used these in
the early Pintos & Bobcats. I suppose they work OK for a lightweight vehicle,
but I sure wouldn't trust them on a heavy truck.
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