first problem putting car togeather need help

[kwisor]

hello all
I went to attach the steering column to the gas tank bracket and it is about 2.5 inches to low and will not go up any feather has anyone else had this problem if so how do I fix it
thank you
kevin 1930 tudor

 

[kwisor]

here is a photo

 

[J Franklin]

Are the bolts at the frame loose enough? Anything bent?

 

[kwisor]

bolts are loose don't know if anything bent dose not look like it but never know

 

[29spcoupe]

Are the spark and throttle rods possibly binding on something? Try disconnecting the linkage and see if the column will go up more.

 

[Tom Wesenberg]

No effect on your problem, but the column looks like it needs to be rotated CCW some.

Frames normally bend at the rear motor mount, so even a bend there shouldn't cause your problem.
Do you have wood bocks that are too thick?

 

[aonemarine]

is this something you took apart or a bunch of parts your putting together? Car wide that is...Victoria's columns hang lower, but im not sure if there is any frame difference other than body mount holes...I should add they ave a spacer between the column and tank bracket....

 

[Brentwood Bob]

Look at the body blocks. The positioning of the blocks is possibly the problem.

 

[Bob C]

Try turning the steering wheel. Just a guess maybe the column is down and when you try to lift it the wheels are on the ground and the pitman arm can't move.

Bob

 

[Brentwood Bob]

Try this.

http://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=194027&highlight=body+blocks

 

[kwisor]

the body blocks are in correctly this is the column from the car when I took it apart

 

[Big hammer]

What Bob said! Turn the wheel and hold it will stay in place for you to start the lower half

 

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

What Bob said! Turn the wheel and hold it will stay in place for you to start the lower half

If all else fails, break out the "BIG HAMMER"
Bill W.

 

[kwisor]

I got it guess just to old no strength I used a floor jack went right in thanks for the help
kevin