Quick Release Steering Wheel on a Shell Valley Setup

KillerBox · #1 (**permalink**) 05-04-2005, 03:17 PM

Hi Guys!

I have another question! I have a Shell Valley Steering setup with a Shell Valley 3 hole deep dish steering wheel. The rubber is gone in my Double U-Joint Steering Shaft Assembly. Since, I cannot find anyone to sell the rubber in the end of the shaft. I am going to have to buy a new one.

Well I am sure all of you know how these projects snowball! I got to thinking, if I was going to replace the Double U-Joint and since I had the whole column out anyway, it would be cool to have a detachable steering wheel!

Also I need a new center cap for my steering wheel, does anyone know of any cool one? The one I had was a chrome cap with a glued on Cobra emblem on it (like the ones on the front and rear of your car).

Does anyone have any guidance that they would like to share, before I buy someone parts that I will never use?

Once again I appreciate everyone's help!

Thanks,

Killer

KillerBox · #2 (**permalink**) 05-04-2005, 03:19 PM

BTW, the end of Shell Valley steering column just slips on and is held by 3 bolts. It is not threaded like some other ones.

Thanks again,

Killer

byron w · #3 (**permalink**) 05-04-2005, 04:17 PM

KILLER, I AM USING THE STAINLESS HOT ROD COLUMN WITH QUICK RELEASE FROM SPEEDWAY MOTORS. TURN SIGNALS ON A TOGGLE SWITCH. GOOD LUCK,
BYRON W.

SVMCOBRA · #4 (**permalink**) 05-04-2005, 06:26 PM

killer are you talking about the rubber down by the steering rack?? That is called a rag joint. I would call Shell Valley and see if they have one or can tell you what make and year you need if you don't want to replace your steering column.

KillerBox · #5 (**permalink**) 05-05-2005, 06:06 AM

Thanks Byron, I will look at Speedway columns.

Thanks SVMCobra, that is the rubber that I am looking for! Since I do not know what make and model, I will give them a call this morning (hopefully they will tell me).

I appreciate the help!

Killer

byron w · #6 (**permalink**) 05-05-2005, 07:18 AM

KILLER, I AM ALSO USING THE U-JOINTS, SHAFT AND A VIBRATIOIN-U-JOINT COMBO FROM BORGESON. REALLY GOOD PRODUCTS AND REAL EXPENSIVE. GOOD LUCK!
BYRON W.

byron w · #7 (**permalink**) 05-05-2005, 07:20 AM

KILLER, MY BRAIN OVER RAN MY HANDS. THE BORGESON PRODUCTS ARE NOT REAL EXPENSIVE AND GREAT QUALITY.
BYRON W.

Shell Valley · #8 (**permalink**) 05-05-2005, 08:11 AM

The rag joint is just a standard Ford rag joint. We don't stock them but you should be able to find them at a local parts store. I've found them before in the "HELP!" section where they have door handles, window cranks, and other bits and pieces.
As for the quick release, we use a standard GM 3-bolt hub so the racing quick release units such as what speedway (www.speedwaymotors.com) work great.

Dana