New steering columns for Manx type buggies

[BuggymanJohn]

I am in the process of manufacturing a steering column with self canceling signals and the 360 degree guick coupling for the steering wheel. They are show polished stainless and aluminum and come with a blank end for you to cut to length and attach to your steering box. They retail for $225. You may contact me here or Hawkeye Buggies to place an order.

[Aquabuggy]

Hey Johnny B. Got any pics of that column? I am getting tired of flipping the switch on my dash.

[BuggymanJohn]

I will post a pic as soon as I figure out how. Have to let Greg talk me thru it.

[Aquabuggy]

Try this http://texasmanxclub.com/bboard/viewtopic.php?t=5

And I sent you a PM

Thanks

[BuggymanJohn]

I forwarded pics to Greg[ I hope they went thru] which he was to post for me. The quality of the pics is not that great but you can get an idea of the makeup of the column.

[Aquabuggy]

I got the pics, looks sharp!
Maybe my wife will get me one for my birthday hint hint

[blackthree4me]

very Nice
you should have great sucsess with that

next question
whats a signal? and why do you need one.
I just pull over into the next lane and when they Honk
I give them the hand signal
blackthree4me

[Aquabuggy]

whats a signal? and why do you need one.
I just pull over into the next lane and when they Honk
I give them the hand signal
blackthree4me

that's the way I usually do it too even in my daily driver.

[David O']

Does the steering wheel stick that far out, is there a cover or am I missing something?

[Buggy1]

What your missing is that the steering wheel has a quick disconnect sytem on it..............it looks great John

Neal

[capmike]

whats the length of the column and does it come with the turn signal switch?

[capmike]

sorry,didnt read the first post,you explained it all.

[BuggymanJohn]

The steering columns I have come up with were to fill a need for those of us wanting to be able to run turn signals on a column and have the quick connect feature on the steering wheel also. I used my buggy[make unknown] and the new Hawkeye body I am building to come up with dimensions that will cover most car bodies[ Manx type]. The total length of the column is 36". The lower end is blank 3/4" shaft for you to weld your appropriate fitting to or I can supply, as an option, a part for you to weld up and fit to the stock vw steering joint. The column from the wheel mount flange on top [supported by an oillite bronz bushing] to the bottom firewall area is 30". This should give about 1" to 3" protruding thru the firewall on most applications with an additional 6" of blank shaft beyond that to make the steering box hookup. An optional polished trim plate finishes this off nicely. Upper column mounts vary by car but JD Davis was able to use a 1 3/4" stainless U bolt from LOWE's to make his upper mount. An optional spring loaded horn contact is available for those wanting to put the horn button on the column. Any length of column can be made for your requirements and custom wheel adapters can also be designed. I will have the columns in Fredricksburg for your inspection. There will be several cars sporting them as well. Thanks Johnny B.

[Hawk]

Just wanted to say THANKS Johnny for you taking the time to build a QUALITY product. Looks great! And easy to install, Just finished my first install and will buy more in the near future. Thanks again!

[blackthree4me]

Hey johny
are those stock blinker asemblys
if so did you have them chromed?
looks sharp may want to add those on a stock coulumn for that special touch
man that would shore look good in the ghia
blackthree4me