01-04-2019, 10:07 PM
Hi Rob,
You should have about 6 1/2" ( on a Type 65 ) between the column clamp and the back of the wheel.
The steering wheel is not from a Type 65, most likely from an MG.
It looks like a box saloon column extended for the Nippy.
If you want to shorted the column the wheel will sit lower down closer to your knees though.
I understand that later Nippy had a shorter column probably to go with the Frank Ashby wheel.
It could be one of these that has been extended or the more common Box Saloon version.
The section of lower inner column with the weld is not recoverable, you would have to use the section with the full splines and thread cut off and re-welded or preferably brazed with a spigot to support and strengthen.
Or Just drive and enjoy the car as it is.
You should have about 6 1/2" ( on a Type 65 ) between the column clamp and the back of the wheel.
The steering wheel is not from a Type 65, most likely from an MG.
It looks like a box saloon column extended for the Nippy.
If you want to shorted the column the wheel will sit lower down closer to your knees though.
I understand that later Nippy had a shorter column probably to go with the Frank Ashby wheel.
It could be one of these that has been extended or the more common Box Saloon version.
The section of lower inner column with the weld is not recoverable, you would have to use the section with the full splines and thread cut off and re-welded or preferably brazed with a spigot to support and strengthen.
Or Just drive and enjoy the car as it is.