Steering Support Bracket Question

[Steves46]

I have a 30 Coupe and although I have not had any issues with fuel leaks resulting from the steering support bracket riveted to the gas tank, I am thinking about getting the 1931 version that fastens to the dash rail. Does this mean I would need to remove the original bracket or would it be ok to use both brackets? Thanks.

 

[ModelA29]

A friend installed one in his 28. He removed the bottom bracket from the original. He had to drill 1 hole if I remember correctly.

 

[Ray in La Mesa]

You can leave the gas tank 1/2 in, just don't use the lower 1/2, might ad MORE stress to the gas tank.

 

[31a]

Take the bolts out and remove the bottom bracket and go on down the road.

 

[Gary WA]

I have a 30 Coupe and although I have not had any issues with fuel leaks resulting from the steering support bracket riveted to the gas tank, I am thinking about getting the 1931 version that fastens to the dash rail. Does this mean I would need to remove the original bracket or would it be ok to use both brackets? Thanks.

Installed one on my 30 CCPU removed lower section of bracket and it bolted up with no extra hole drilling to dash area. Don't use both!

 

[Steves46]

Thanks all.

 

[Chris Haynes]

simply leave the rubber gasket out of the lower.

 

[Dino's A]

Best thing I ever did in a long time. When I was done with my install,
I watched as I pulled on the wheel to see if the new bracket totally
kept the steering column from touching the old half of the riveted bracket.

Nope, no touch. Like some already said, remove the lower half & rubber from
that and the upper, and it should be good. You will reuse the lower piece on the new bracket of course. Now when you climb in there, your not worried about those 80 year old rivets causing a leak down the road. The bracket comes a little rough, so I polished it smooth. Painted it the color of the dash so it blends right in.

 

[Kurt in NJ]

50 years ago when I restored my car it came with leakage stains at the bracket, it got resoldered, still no leaks.

 

[Steves46]

So I can use the original lower section half on the new bracket? That would be good and save a few dollars.

 

[Bob Bidonde]

Here is the bracket change in my Victoria. I left the old bracket on the tank in place.

 

[Gary WA]

I have a 30 Coupe and although I have not had any issues with fuel leaks resulting from the steering support bracket riveted to the gas tank, I am thinking about getting the 1931 version that fastens to the dash rail. Does this mean I would need to remove the original bracket or would it be ok to use both brackets? Thanks.

I did remove lower bkt after install of new one. And i might have had to drill one hole been a long time. easy install tho.

 

[J Franklin]

A good topic and a good reminder not to use the steering wheel to help you into the front seat. I use the windshield knob if I need a boost.