The uni jointed colum or collapsible column was a option .
do not think a certan model has them,as the only one i have seen was
factory fitted to the 71 510SSS coupe.
but it looks to be the same as 610,710 type anyway.
I have never seen the collapsible column fitted to a 4 door 510SSS.
Malcolm
Richard Clough wrote:
>
> You have the fully imported early type steering box/column fitted to all '68
> models as these were built in Japan. Look after your car, it has a much
> better shell than a locally built one.
>
> My Jap built 1600SSS still had this column in 1971, but from '70 on Oz built
> cars had the separate box with the collapsible column and uni joint
> connecting the column to the box.
>
> You can bolt the later column/box into your car, but you may also need
> change the drag link and tie rods as these were larger dia than the early
> ones and yours may not bolt up to the later pitman arm..
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "FJ MAN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, 26 July 2000 18:40 PM
> Subject: more steering box stuff
>
> >
> > now that this topik is taking over the list id just like sum advise.
> > we have 3 1600s and all have different steering boxes. mine is a 68 and it
> > has the solid tube into the top of sttering box held in by 3 bolts. Ive
> been
> > told this is a bitch to remove, and if i choose to go with anuva type of
> > steering box then im gonna need the steering shaft etc from that model.
> Can
> > anyone here gimme advise on what to do in this situation. or if i could
> weld
> > a flexy joint to the end of the steering shaft as ive seen on another 1600
> > im unsure what steering box they were using in that instance. thanks
> > Chris
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