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Well it's been a horrible week... after a long battle with cancer my sister passed on Monday the 18th. Went to the shop this morning and started on the steering column to keep my mind busy... really hard to get motivated. After looking at the many types of columns available I've decided to make my own version. Most that are available just don't have the features needed for this build. I want a light weight very basic unit that features ball bearings... not plain bearings. Removeable wheel with turn signal buttons on the wheel (right/left) that feature hazard lights incorporated into the two buttons... more on that later. Had an old Schroeder steering wheel... so I mounted that up to a Sweet quick release for mock up. Some pics    |
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04-23-2016, 11:13 PM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
Gary, I'm sorry about your sister passing away. Cancer is an awful way to die.
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04-24-2016, 12:15 AM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
I'm very sorry to hear about your sister.....my condolences.
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04-24-2016, 02:48 AM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
Gary, I am sure you know that we are there for you, cancer is nobody's friend.
I have always found that getting on with something was my best therapy. So for my mum I built a large trailer and for my dad, I broke out a window and door in my garage and bricked part up and fitted a bigger doorway. Celebrating someone's life is also a great way of dealing with the loss. Your build is simply awesome, way beyond my simple attempts and abilities. I will continue to watch your build quietly from the side.
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04-25-2016, 11:46 AM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
My condolences to you and your family for the loss of your sister. I understand, I have lost an Uncle, an Aunt and a Grandfather to cancer and have a good friend with terminal cancer now. It is hard are everyone. Just know that she is in a better place now.
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04-25-2016, 12:19 PM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
Cancer has affected many of us brutha, my own mother is fighting that battle now.
My prayers to you and yours. Still lovin your build.. still trying to find a solution for my own build in how to tie in my main hoop into the rear of the chassis. .
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04-25-2016, 02:45 PM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
So sorry about your sister, cancer stinks!
I understand the motivation thing, keep moving forward, it's all we can do.
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04-26-2016, 06:48 PM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
My thoughts are with you and your family!
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04-26-2016, 08:01 PM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
I too am sorry to hear about your sister, we are all family when it comes down to things like this, lost my dad also to the same, missed but never forgotten.
Take care, appreciate the past and keep busy. Rick/mudman.
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04-30-2016, 03:54 PM
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Keeping busy! I had some 1 1/2 .06 wall stainless tube kicking around so used that for the column. Found some very NICE 7512 DLG surplus bearings on ebay for $24.00 shipped... made in USA. Just what I needed 3/4 ID X 1 1/2 OD.  Used some 1" 4130 .065 tube for the steering shaft and machined some stub ends to cap it off. Going to use 3/4 DD steering joints from Borgeson so machined the stub on one end for that and the other end for the Sweet steering quick disconnect.  Also bought some aluminum collars from McMaster Carr machined some flats and tapped them to mount the column. This thing is ready to spin at 3000 RPM LOL. Should get it mounted this weekend... still need to make an extension for the wheel to make it easier to get out of truck in case something happens. So far... less the Sweet disconnect I have about $80.00 invested in the column.  |
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05-01-2016, 01:24 AM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
Very nice work on the column
 Do you have something in mind for turnsignals?
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05-01-2016, 06:23 AM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
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Yes used this before in custom MC applications Penta-Star™ XP Module everything is there using 2 momentary push bottons... left and right thumb buttons on the steering wheel. |
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05-01-2016, 10:23 AM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
Wow!
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05-02-2016, 12:47 AM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
Thanks for the link. That looks and sounds like a great unit. In your past installations did you use a coiled/retractable cord?
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05-02-2016, 05:37 AM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
Welcome! Yes typical race coiled cord setup with a Cannon connector so the wheel can be removed from the truck. If someone steals the truck, they are going to have to use a pair of vice grips to steer LOL
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05-02-2016, 01:59 PM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
looking good can't wait to see the next step
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05-08-2016, 03:45 PM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
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Been a pretty busy week at work so didn't get a whole lot done on the truck. Made a steering shaft extension.    |
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05-08-2016, 06:26 PM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
All-good!!!
I was wonderin' where the like button on our forum was...Oh here we go!
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05-15-2016, 07:11 AM
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CNC'd a couple of steering column brackets yesterday... instead of using the McMaster Carr clamps. Will be a lot cleaner of an install that way, should get that column installed today and get some more pics uploaded tonight  |
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05-15-2016, 05:38 PM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
Done deal!
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05-15-2016, 06:08 PM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
Verrrry Niiiiice!
I like a lot!
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05-15-2016, 08:20 PM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
Nice idea on the column bracket..looks great .
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05-15-2016, 11:13 PM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
Awesome.
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06-13-2016, 07:05 PM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
Thanks guys... just checking in. About 20 hours of finish tig welding later... still more frame fab to go.
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06-14-2016, 06:28 PM
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Re: 66 Pro Street Build (Domeringer)
damn bro!! that's a lot of braces, lol!! but got to have them
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