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    Offline TRIPLE-GREEN

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    Steering Wheel Adapter Issues
    « on: June 07, 2019 - 08:22:31 PM »
    I am a big dude so I wanted to reduce the crunch can in my challenger to give the old gut a little more room. I bought an adapter and restored it. Today I finally got the column finished and put back into the car. Which was no small feet as the studs for the column spin. But back to the point I greased up the adapter and started to install it when I realized it had no teeth. It also doesn't fit on enough to even start the bolt. Pretty sure I got sold a old GM or Ford adapter.  :villagers:

    I just wanted to check with you guys first.  :banghead:
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    Offline 70chall440

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    Re: Steering Wheel Adapter Issues
    « Reply #1 on: June 07, 2019 - 08:54:30 PM »
    That looks like an A body can but I am not sure as I do not have one to compare.

    I don't know of any way to actually shorten up an E body steering wheel distance, I think if it were me I would just buy a replacement crush can and cut it, then reweld it. I realize that is not an option for everyone and perhaps someone here has a better option.
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    Offline plumbeeper

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    Re: Steering Wheel Adapter Issues
    « Reply #2 on: August 11, 2019 - 10:19:23 PM »
    Chrysler made two steering column adapters that looked similar. One was for putting a rimblow or Tuff Wheel on a A-body or B-body early 70’s. The other one was for later 70’s like Cordoba, Magnum, Little Red Express. The later one has a smaller diameter spline which is probably what you have. It will not fit on the E-body column shaft.

    Dales Cuda Shop and Classic Industries has the one you need, new and already painted black.

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    Re: Steering Wheel Adapter Issues
    « Reply #3 on: August 22, 2019 - 01:14:24 PM »
    Looks like I am screwed. Neither Dales Cuda Shop and Classic Industries have one that fits a Challenger. Which I think is crazy based on the fact someone has to have come up with a solution for a little more gut room in these cars.  :banghead:

    So just to confirm that A AND B Body cars had a different column spline then the E-Body??



    Quote from: plumbeeper on August 11, 2019 - 10:19:23 PM
    Chrysler made two steering column adapters that looked similar. One was for putting a rimblow or Tuff Wheel on a A-body or B-body early 70’s. The other one was for later 70’s like Cordoba, Magnum, Little Red Express. The later one has a smaller diameter spline which is probably what you have. It will not fit on the E-body column shaft.

    Dales Cuda Shop and Classic Industries has the one you need, new and already painted black.
    « Last Edit: August 22, 2019 - 01:16:52 PM by TRIPLE-GREEN »
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    Offline 70chall440

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    Re: Steering Wheel Adapter Issues
    « Reply #4 on: August 22, 2019 - 11:14:40 PM »
    I am sure A bodies did but cannot confirm B bodies. have you thought about just cutting down a crush can? They are just sheet metal spot welded to a base plus the ribs give you great reference points to cut. I would not hesitate from trying that.
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    Re: Steering Wheel Adapter Issues
    « Reply #5 on: December 23, 2019 - 10:16:21 PM »
    The adapter you have has too small spline. It is for the later models. The adapter you need is at Dales and Classic Industries. I think they just didn’t understand what you were looking for. The A body, B body and E body has the same spline. I’ve had nearly 100 of these original adapters over the last 20 years. Part number 3467186
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    Offline Aracer

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    Re: Steering Wheel Adapter Issues
    « Reply #6 on: December 31, 2019 - 12:11:22 AM »
    Just buy the aluminum powder coated adapter from the Grant Wheel co. And a new steering wheel of smaller diameter. Too close and your knuckles will hit the dash.
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    Re: Steering Wheel Adapter Issues
    « Reply #7 on: December 31, 2019 - 11:10:36 AM »
     :2thumbs:
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