Rhythm and Blues

I'm trying to figure out a way to re-angle my steering column...if at all possible... I was curious if there was a angled shim one could fit to the Char-lynn valve then a tapered collar for the base of the steering column. Or if that's a fictional pipe dream what are my options; I'm looking to be able to tilt the wheel up another 10 degrees +/-. Apart from a new Zeiger or Imco tilt helm were there any other nice OEM helms to look for? Didn't some older TGs or Cafes come with tilt helms? Thanks guys..

class6

If the helm is long enough, you can use angled plates inside and out, enlarge the hole and possibly need longer bolts. Without grinding any glass.

Zero Patience

It's tight back there, no room for shims. The Tilt is the way to go, the Everett performance is nice. But I have never seen a need to change it. I'm 6'4 and it's great

Rhythm and Blues

Thsnks guys. Wonder what years tilt helms came stock on in terms of cafes or earlier strait bottom TGs..

Griff

That is basically what was done on my 32 AT. No brand name on the piece.

Rhythm and Blues

Ok, so theoretically parts do exist to achieve this, correct?

Griff

It did in 1997 when my boat was built. The outside part is nice billet piece. The backside has some wedge plates.

Rhythm and Blues

Ok, good to know; I appreciate the follow up. I guess this warrants some investigation..

RebarBox

http://www.freeportmarine.com/boat-s...ree-wedge.html

Had tilt with the old cable steering column on the Bicycle. But we are currently putting full Mayfair steering on had to look at this option. By reversing the wedge - It helped us push the 4" column helm back in the dash to gain some needed space.

Rhythm and Blues

Alright thanks; is that plastic? Do you have some good pics of your assembled helm?