65 Telescopic column

[Dave K.]

I need to obtain about one more inch of length between the steering wheel and my stomach. I now have a standard column in my coupe and am considering changing to a telescopic column. Does the tele column push further in toward the cluster then the standard column?

Dave K.

[Bill M.]

Re: 65 Telescopic column

that's a good question. I have both so I will check when I get home. I to have problems with my standard column getting longer over the years.

[Tom D.]

Re: 65 Telescopic column

I cannot measure until Monday - My GUESS is that the tele column will allow a little more room.

[Dave K.]

Re: 65 Telescopic column

Thanks Tom.

Dave

[Tom D.]

Re: 65 Telescopic column

Werner Meier of Masterworks in MI: No gain from a tele. You CAN adjust a standard column so there is more of it in the rag joint.

Option 2. Use a flatter smaller steering wheel such as from a 1969 Corvette. (You will have to bend the turn signal lever.)

Option 3. You know that one.

[Bill M.]

Re: 65 Telescopic column

I measured both columns.
My 65 tele fully retracted had 7 5/8" to the base of the dashboard
My 67 standard column had 8 1/2" to the base of the dashboard.
So actual measurements show 7/8 " difference.
The tele fully retracted is closer to your lap so you may have to extend when leaving seat

[Dave K.]

Re: 65 Telescopic column

Bill,

Does your 65 tele column have the correct tele rag joint or are you using a non tele rag joint?

Thanks,
Dave K.

[Bill M.]

Re: 65 Telescopic column

It is a restored car but I would have to double check that to be sure.

[Dave K.]

Re: 65 Telescopic column

The correct rag joint gives the Tele column more compression length.

Dave

[Bill M.]

Re: 65 Telescopic column

I will check and see. I never had a reason to find out there was a difference. Is there anyone in your area of Pa who has a car with that option so you could try it out?

[Bill M.]

Re: 65 Telescopic column

yes it is a telescopic joint flat coupling on the box and bolted to the column half. I wish I could post picture but never have any luck