 BlaineFab steering column package, Momo / Woodward for the 4th gen |
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 Sep 27 2008, 07:01 AM
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I build race cars  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874  |
Introducing the Blaine Fab race steering column upgrade for the 4th gen Fbody - toss your old worn out OEM column, with its sloppy tilt mechanism.
Lightweight, compact safety column with telescoping section that meets NASA requirements for aftermarket columns. Approx 12# lighter than OEM column. Package includes: - Momo Model 78 suede covered 3 spoke wheel - choice of 330mm or 350mm dia. (other models also available) - Woodward safety steering column with telescoping section, allows precise positioning to suit drivers position and preference. A variety of nominal lengths are available for stock to rear set seating position, and anywhere in between. - Woodward splined quick disconnect, precision machined for essentially zero play - Blaine Fab aluminum 3hole to 6hole adapter, installed with high quality hardware - Blaine Fab aluminum firewall plate with Woodward adjustable lower mount - uses OEM fasteners, minor trimming of firewall opening required. - Blaine Fab adapter to connect the Woodward splined lower shaft to the OEM intermediate shaft. Machined/TIG welded/stress relieved/plated for perfect fit and durability. - Choice of dash bar upper mount (not pictured - welding required) or bolt on upper mount - uses OEM 3pt mounting hardpoints. More pics here: http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/index.php?sho...752&hl=momo Price, complete with weld on dash bar upper mount: call for pricing Price, complete with bolt on cowl upper mount: call for pricing If you already have a 6bolt Momo or Sparco wheel the package can be ordered without the Momo plus shipping and CA sales tax if applicable Individual components available for DIYers PM, call me at 831 427-3296, or email me at ablaine (at) cruzio (dot) com (IMG:http://members.cruzio.com/~ablaine/IMG_2299.JPG) (IMG:http://members.cruzio.com/~ablaine/IMG_2298.JPG) (IMG:http://www.blainefabrication.com/projects/2011_01_07/IMG_3995.JPG) edit: Updated 1/11/11 with new firewall mount, and revised pricing edit: Updated 2/23/15 revised pricing This post has been edited by Blainefab: Feb 12 2018, 11:09 PM |
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Sep 27 2008, 05:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
That is a killer deal Alan!
THANKS for waiting until I struggled with building my own a few months ago! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) |
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Sep 27 2008, 06:18 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
Damn you Alan Blaine!!!!! (shakes fist)
Starts turning over couch cushions looking for spare change... Let me look at the checkbook, and find a way to buy one anyway... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Sep 27 2008, 09:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 311 Joined: 8-December 05 From: D/FW Tx Member No.: 1,005 |
Are these CMC legal?
8.9.2. Any steering wheel may be used other than wooden models. Quick release mechanisms and spacers may be used to move the steering wheel location, but the OEM steering column must be used. 8.36.12. Aftermarket steering shafts or shaft components may be used. Rulebook is a mess, can't tell. thx! jb |
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Sep 27 2008, 10:10 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (jeffburch @ Sep 27 2008, 02:22 PM)  Are these CMC legal? Rulebook is a mess, can't tell. thx! jb Jeff - agreed, I can't tell for sure, tho my SWAG is no. I believe 8.36.12 was added to allow rag joint eliminators. I'll confirm on the column. This post has been edited by Blainefab: Sep 27 2008, 10:12 PM |
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Sep 28 2008, 04:00 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,511 Joined: 14-November 04 From: Homer Glen, IL Member No.: 540 |
QUOTE (jeffburch @ Sep 27 2008, 04:22 PM) 8.9.2. Any steering wheel may be used other than wooden models. Quick release mechanisms and spacers may be used to move the steering wheel location, but the OEM steering column must be used. Use it for ballast, they didn't say how you had to use it (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
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Sep 28 2008, 04:01 AM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
If I can get the cage stuff done, this is probably working its way to the top of the list. I WANT to do one of these.
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Sep 28 2008, 02:41 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 934 Joined: 7-March 06 Member No.: 1,113 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 27 2008, 02:18 PM) Damn you Alan Blaine!!!!! (shakes fist) Starts turning over couch cushions looking for spare change... Let me look at the checkbook, and find a way to buy one anyway... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) That thing is so sweet...I might have to buy one just to hang up on the wall and admire. bock |
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Sep 28 2008, 05:34 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (cccbock @ Sep 28 2008, 10:41 AM) That thing is so sweet...I might have to buy one just to hang up on the wall and admire. bock Sadly, I have an extra 3rd gen column hanging on my garage wall already... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) |
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Sep 30 2008, 10:55 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 902 Joined: 27-January 04 From: Magnolia, Tx. Member No.: 160 |
That is a sweet setum Alan, nice job. Sorry though, it isnt cmc legal.
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Sep 30 2008, 02:31 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
QUOTE (CMC#5 @ Sep 30 2008, 05:55 AM) That is a sweet setum Alan, nice job. Sorry though, it isnt cmc legal. You have to use an OEM column, but all the components can be aftermarket? Well, that's just stoopid ... You guys are creating chaos ... But, TJ has a point ... |
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Sep 30 2008, 06:57 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (CMC#5 @ Sep 30 2008, 03:55 AM) That is a sweet setup Alan, nice job. Sorry though, it isnt cmc legal. Thanks, Al - That is what I figured. If you can tell me the history and intent of 8.36.12, I can suggest a rewording to eliminate confusion. I'm pretty sure the rule was added to allow rag joint eliminators, but there may be other stuff. Is a 3rd gen column legal in a 4th gen? I'm pretty sure it will bolt in, and the 3rd gen has no sloppy tilt mechanism. |
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Sep 30 2008, 07:20 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (Blainefab @ Sep 30 2008, 02:57 PM) Is a 3rd gen column legal in a 4th gen? I'm pretty sure it will bolt in, and the 3rd gen has no sloppy tilt mechanism. The "reverse torx" (e-15?) bolts just back out of the joint between the column and the hinge assembly on the 3rd gens. It's still an easier fix on a 3rd gen than a 4th gen. |
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Sep 30 2008, 08:13 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 30 2008, 12:20 PM) QUOTE (Blainefab @ Sep 30 2008, 02:57 PM) Is a 3rd gen column legal in a 4th gen? I'm pretty sure it will bolt in, and the 3rd gen has no sloppy tilt mechanism. The "reverse torx" (e-15?) bolts just back out of the joint between the column and the hinge assembly on the 3rd gens. It's still an easier fix on a 3rd gen than a 4th gen. Are you saying that there is a tilt column option for the 3rd gen? I haven't looked too closely at very many 3rd gens, I've only seen non tilting. |
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Sep 30 2008, 09:37 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (Blainefab @ Sep 30 2008, 04:13 PM) QUOTE (trackbird @ Sep 30 2008, 12:20 PM) QUOTE (Blainefab @ Sep 30 2008, 02:57 PM) Is a 3rd gen column legal in a 4th gen? I'm pretty sure it will bolt in, and the 3rd gen has no sloppy tilt mechanism. The "reverse torx" (e-15?) bolts just back out of the joint between the column and the hinge assembly on the 3rd gens. It's still an easier fix on a 3rd gen than a 4th gen. Are you saying that there is a tilt column option for the 3rd gen? I haven't looked too closely at very many 3rd gens, I've only seen non tilting. My '89 Formula had tilt (and that column came loose, so I had to pull it down and tighten the "reverse torx" bolts. My current car has tilt and I have a tilt column hanging on my wall in the garage right now. I've never seen a non tilt 3rd gen. Pics are of my '92 and of the '90 column hanging in my garage.
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Sep 30 2008, 09:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 689 Joined: 8-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 1,201 |
Dear Alan,
Did you double check the lower mount? The aluminum plate and ball mount? The reason why I am asking is because I had the same exact design (the simplest and best), but only found out that the ball did not give me enough angle to get the steering wheel to a decent height. My angles were actually shallower than the stock config, since the steering wheel reaches 8-12 inches further back. Unfortunately the firewall is not vertical but is angled the "wrong" way which uses up most of the angle permitted by the ball. (IMG:http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/2576000-2576999/2576890_123.jpg) |
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Sep 30 2008, 10:17 PM
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I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874 |
QUOTE (roadracetransam @ Sep 30 2008, 02:40 PM) Dear Alan, Did you double check the lower mount? The aluminum plate and ball mount? (IMG:http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/8/web/2576000-2576999/2576890_123.jpg) Yes, I did check, the ball on the firewall mount has a lot of angularity, enough for the stock angle. |
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Sep 30 2008, 11:10 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 689 Joined: 8-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 1,201 |
QUOTE (Blainefab @ Sep 30 2008, 03:17 PM) Yes, I did check, the ball on the firewall mount has a lot of angularity, enough for the stock angle. I did not want to doubt you, the angles must have been different on mine, due to the upper mount placement. It was frustrating to go a different route on the lower mount for me, since I put in a lot of effort into a nice, large aluminum plate. It was really nice with 4 bolts to the firewall, covering most of the flat surface down there. I even cleaned up, beveled all the edges and gave it a brushed finish. I spent a good 6 hours messing with it. Than I did the final fit... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) I got pissed and cut off the end of the stock column and welded one half of the ball bracket to the end. Bolted the whole thing together. 15 min. Done. |
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Oct 1 2008, 03:17 AM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
i submitted a request for this to be CMC legal.
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Oct 1 2008, 05:55 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 689 Joined: 8-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 1,201 |
QUOTE (GlennCMC70 @ Sep 30 2008, 08:17 PM) i submitted a request for this to be CMC legal. You can claim that a loose tilt column is a safety hazard (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/tongue.gif) |
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