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1. removing steering wheel lock on 71 TR6 (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Mon, 05 Apr 2004 20:34:25 -0400; I have recently purchased a 71 TR6 and the interior and dash will have to be redone. I am toying with the idea removing the steering wheel lock and moving the ignition key to Center Switch Plinth 5 h; /html/triumphs/2004-04/msg00139.html (7,826 bytes)
2. Re: removing steering wheel lock on 71 TR6 (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 06 Apr 2004 04:59:29 -0400; Hi Mitch, I was mostly concerned about removing the lock at the steering column. I don't have the 71 TR6 yet, it's in transit, so I can't look at it. (And I didn't consult Bentley yet -- shame on me); /html/triumphs/2004-04/msg00154.html (9,123 bytes)
3. Re: removing steering wheel lock on 71 TR6 (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 11:59:15 GMT; Hi Don, I think it's a good idea. I hate where that switch is located. That's my plan for the '71 that I plan on modifying soon. I would save the old hardware for a future owner that is concerned abo; /html/triumphs/2004-04/msg00156.html (8,045 bytes)
4. RE: removing steering wheel lock on 71 TR6 (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 11:17:59 -0400; The previous owner of my car did just that, and I like it a lot. It's a whole lot easier to get to, and would do it again in a heart-beat. R. Ashford Little II '70 TR6; /html/triumphs/2004-04/msg00163.html (7,692 bytes)
5. Re: removing steering wheel lock on 71 TR6 (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 06 Apr 2004 11:51:11 -0400; I'll concede that the location of the typical Triumph ignition lock isn't ideal, but I rather like the extra five seconds' worth of anti-theft protection it provides.** --Andy Mace **Any ne'er-do-wel; /html/triumphs/2004-04/msg00164.html (8,466 bytes)
6. RE: removing steering wheel lock on 71 TR6 (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 12:21:06 -0400; I agree Andy, but I'm also thankful that the car thieves don't seem to give our cars a second look. I suppose it boils down to the market, or lack thereof. There's not nearly the market for LBC's and; /html/triumphs/2004-04/msg00165.html (7,851 bytes)
7. RE: removing steering wheel lock on 71 TR6 (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 10:27:18 -0700; But did you try just grabbing the wheel firmly and yanking it sharply ? I haven't, but supposedly this works on most cars of the era, and the column lock on my Stag doesn't look strong enough to res; /html/triumphs/2004-04/msg00169.html (7,647 bytes)
8. Re: removing steering wheel lock on 71 TR6 (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 06 Apr 2004 15:07:08 -0400; Never had that kind of upper body/arm strength myself. ;-) Of course, the Stag might be somewhat different than the Herald/Spitfire-sourced TR6 column and lock setup? On most Spitfires and GT6s of th; /html/triumphs/2004-04/msg00174.html (7,759 bytes)
9. RE: removing steering wheel lock on 71 TR6 (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2004 15:52:58 -0700; Could well be, I've never seen the Herald/Spit setup. On the Stag, the bolt is only about 1/2" long, and the housing it rides in appears to be ordinary soft 'pot' metal. Where the bolt engages the c; /html/triumphs/2004-04/msg00183.html (8,360 bytes)
10. Re: removing steering wheel lock on 71 TR6 (score: 1): Author: Unknown; Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2004 00:40:35 +0100; Hi Don My only thought on this is. Why? Would this not just be making a desirable car easier to obtain! Yes I know the standard column lock is not the best deterrent but it would void insurance here; /html/triumphs/2004-04/msg00185.html (8,177 bytes)

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