[TR] TR3 - collapsible steering column?

[Randall]

> Has anyone on the List incorporated a collapsible steering 
> column into their

I haven't.  However, having seen several badly wrecked TR3s (and been in a
few of them), I feel this is not a significant concern.  The steering box is
both down very low, and very well protected by both the body and the frame.


Unlike more modern cars, the primary crush zone in these cars is the
passenger compartment (weakest part of both body & frame).  One of the cars
I parted out had apparently been driven into a solid object (telephone pole,
perhaps) at high speed.  The front part of the frame was only collapsed by a
few inches, but the dash was very nearly touching both the floor and the
back of the seat.

BTW, I am getting close to ready to dispose of the body tub & frame of my
wrecked TR3A, TS39781LO.  The frame & front third of the body could probably
be salvaged if anyone wants them ... Otherwise they are going to the
crusher.  The RF lower suspension mount is broken away from the frame, and
the inner wing has some damage on that side.  Floors were already pretty
well shot, but the inner sills might be worth saving (looks like the right
side is broken away from it's mount, though).  Not much left in the back,
but possibly a few smaller areas are salvageable (like the panel around the
fuel filler).

Price is right (free), and I'll even help with moving if you aren't too far
away from Lakewood, CA.

-- Randall