Pacemaker steering column finishing

ernie28

I have been completing the dash assembley and all good so far. The photos show the steering column where it goes between the two lower dash panels. There looks like there should be some finishing / dressing piece that fits here to cover the gap (see the hole either side of the column).
I have found in the boxes of parts two items also pictured.
One is rubber and looks like it would fit the bill BUT it does not seem to utilise the holes in the panel and secondly it is broken - is this what should be there, if so are they available? I have looked in the K-Gap book but cannot find it listed there. Whether this is or not, is there any other options?
Also found is the other item pictured, cast and chromed. Can't see that this belongs anywhere but I could easily be wrong. Any clues on what it is for?

Assembly progress is going well - 99% of wiring done, just need to do finishing touches; engine was started earlier this week after years of being idle and after it worked out what it was supposed to do it ran as sweet as a nut, we even drove it down the road a bit with no doors on. All seems good and the brakes even worked well. Maybe we will be on the road sooner that first thought!

Thanks as always for your help

ESSX28-1

Alistair, I'm expecting a ride in the Pacemaker when I come up to deliver your Essex head gaskets!!

ernie28

Any time - just don't be too fussy about wanting the doors on just yet!

cpr3333

Here's a shot from my 1950 Pacemaker Deluxe. It's not in the best shape but I'm pretty sure it's original.

It seems like the transmission linkage on mine is on top and yours is on the bottom. Is yours right hand drive? If so, could that be the difference? Also, if that's that case, the same part wouldn't work.

ernie28

Chris

What you can see under the steering column is the direction indicator cable. The gear shift shaft is on the top so the configuration is the same. Thanks for the photo - I just need to try and get the piece that is missing. Any ideas for a source?

cpr3333

I'll have to check my parts car tomorrow but the interior is pretty well stripped so I doubt it will be there.

If not, there is something on my parts inventory sheet that I made a few years ago labeled "steering column brace - broken" but I have no memory of what it might be. I'll have to find the right box in my garage and dig into it to see if that's it and how badly it's broken.

ski4life65

I have a few of these in chrome, but shipping might be a little pricey from the U.S....

ernie28

Hi ski4life65, I sent you a PM

ski4life65

I am at work, but I just happened to have one in the trunk of my car (long story). I have more at home. I think there are 2 sizes, this looks like the small one. I could be wrong, but I think Pacemaker ones are painted.

ESSX28-1

Are these the same for both LHD & RHD?

ernie28

Looks interesting, ski4life65. Can you take another couple of photos from the back and different angle for me?

ernie28

Thanks DocHubler for that info.

Walt-LA

Ernie28,

The rubber piece shown in the first posting looks more like the piece used where the steering column goes through the firewall, not the dash- at least that's the way it is on the '51 Hornets. It has no metal cover.

Walt-LA

ernie28

Hi Walt, someone else (off forum) that the rubber piece goes down on the firewall, thanks.

DocHubler - is the rubber escutcheon that you have look like the rubber one in my initial post? If not can you send a photo for me?

No-one able to tell me what that cast metal piece is for or if it is even Hudson?

I do appreciate evyones input, thanks

Geoff

Alistair, the piece I found on my spare Jet column won't fit the Pacemaker, sorry, so I haven't sent it. The larger cars have a completely different bracket and cover.
Geoff

ernie28

DocHubler, thanks for all the info. That piece you show looks like the piece I am missing. A pity no-one reproduced it so will have to improvise. If you do ever find one, please let me know! I do have a metal two part dress piece coming that is most likely aftermarket that hopefully will fit the bill.
The rubber piece I have will be OK for the firewall and I will just make the other piece that looks like it fits on the back on the engine bay side.
Will keep you updated with progress.

cpr3333

I looked in my parts car and, as I guessed, there isn't one there. I dug out the box listed on my inventory sheet today and I can't find anything that even looks like a 'steering column brace - broken' but I'll check again to be sure.

So much for my inventory sheet...

As to my dash looking good, either it's a bad picture or that's one of the few spots that does look good. The top is completely faded and it has peeled and/or rusted in other areas. I have corresponded with a guy who reproduces the pattern and I plan to get that done when I finally get to that point on the car.

ernie28

Guys, I looked on the Eshelman's web site and nothing so sent am email so will advise the outcome when I get a reply.

ernie28

Eshelman's advise they have nothing at the moment but they say they have many boxes still to unpack. They will advise if one comes to light.