36 pickup column drop attachment

[Scott H in Wheaton]

I did a quick search but didn't see this answered..

Inside the dash where the column drop bolts go through, is there a separate reinforcing plate to install before I put the bolts in?

Just trying to secure the column to get ready for a tow.

 

[Lawson Cox]

I believe there is just the rubber pad there. No extra bracing,

 

[Scott H in Wheaton]

I believe there is just the rubber pad there. No extra bracing,

Many thanks, you've always been a helpful resource to a fellow '36 owner

 

[JM 35 Sedan]

I believe one of my 35 passenger cars had a sheet metal reinforcing plate on the ledge under the dash where the two steering drop bolts fasten and also a rubber pad between the bottom of the dash and the drop mount. Don't know if the pickup's were the same or similar. Maybe others more knowledgeable will chime in.

 

[deuce lover]

Should have a reinforcing plate spot welded to the lip of the dash.

 

[Scott H in Wheaton]

Should have a reinforcing plate spot welded to the lip of the dash.

The dash is two layers there. I put large flat washers and lock washers under the bolt heads.