steering wheel too close

[kd4gfy]

The steering wheel in my 26 DB business coupe is too close to my gut. Very hard to get in and out on the drivers side. How can I shorten the steering wheel colum(move the wheel closer to the dash)?

beau kd4gfy@earthlink.net

[nearchoclatetown]

Old cars weren't built for us full-figured guys. You should try a roadster, they are worse. What you need is called a fatman steering wheel, it tilts for entry and exit. Check out Ebay.

[Jan Arnett]

A fatman steering wheel for a Dodge has a different size shaft from a Model T so make sure you get one for a dodge.

[Rusty_OToole]

I assume you have heard of dieting and found it unacceptable.

How about moving the seat back? I know the old cars had fixed seats but I find it hard to believe there is no way to move it back, possibly by drilling new bolt holes in the floor?

[kd4gfy]

1. Tried Ebay for fat mans wheel no luck--anyone know where I can find one?

2. Moving the seat will not help--the problem is related to the door post being too close to the steering wheel and not the seat position.

[Jan Arnett]

They are hard to find but they do come up. I have seen several in the last four months. As I said earlier the tapered shaft on the wheel is different between Model T and Dodge. I know one is double keyed and one single keyed. since I have have both in the garage I may see what the difference is and I will post the information.

[kd4gfy]

thanks forany info jan

[nearchoclatetown]

The DB steering wheel has a 7/8 straight hole with 2 1/4 inch keys, 180 degrees apart. The T has a tapered hole. I've modified a few to fit.

[Guest imported_RAH]

Hi,

I speak your language. Try sliding into a '15 Roadster with the Rex Winter top. Not gonna happen. You could do as I have and simply get in/out on the passengers side. Works for me with no ill effects.

Rodger "Dodger"

[kd4gfy]

will probably get in and out on the right side. thanks for the input

[Guest imported_RAH]

By the way, as mentioned above the 'Adjustable steering wheel' was made by several manufactuters and in for many different cars. The Leece Neville one which was standard equipment on '17 -'19 DB Coupe and '19 - '20 DB Sedans are getting quite expensive anyway.

Rodger "Dodger" Hartley