Has anyone here ever switched over a standard steering column for a modern adjustable one mounted in the dash? Something from a late model small car that is pretty compact? It would need some uni joints to work I expect.

I am tall and do the knee knocking thing when I get in..

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1275LS - July 78 - XNFAD18Y/102918

aparently different models had diff length columns... someone with knowledge will be along soon enough.

I too am tall and have moved my seats rearwards, and lowered my column, though now where I sit the column could be a tad longer...

Perhaps a diff length column would help¿?

Ideally, a column which allows the steering wheel to be pointing perpendicular to the floor - i.e. no rake on the dish of the wheel. But, that'll need a uni joint on the column itself I suspect.

Does your car have one of those little accessory drop bracket things fitted? If it does then might be worth trying without it first.

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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

I've thought of doing this. Make long trips more comfortable.

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Hey phillb, thanks for the thought but no...... Still the original Leyland column etc in mine complete with rust

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1275LS - July 78 - XNFAD18Y/102918

When I was fitting my "different" steering column I could have done it with angle adjust lever too as that is how it was in the Donor car, but I found that altering the wheel angle blocks the speedo and gauges from view which I did not like.

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Thanks Tony. I saw your build.. it looks good. I am not after power steer though. When you were looking were there many units that would fit or did you have to modify the unit to fit?

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1275LS - July 78 - XNFAD18Y/102918