Jaguar front to RHD 1954 F100

[Toolman]

Hi , its been a while . I have a jag front end fitted to my 1954 F100 -
Any where to look for the bits I need to connect
jag spline to steering column ?
Also I have a XC falcon steering column I cant see if its collapsible ( it must be a collapsible to pass )
Any help would be appreciated .

[hudson nut]

I don't know how the rules are interpreted there, so I have to ask... Would a collapsible steering shaft between the rack and the column satisfy the rules there? If so, doing a google search for "collapsible steering shaft" brings up a lot of options.

Dany

[FRANK BASILE]

Hi Toolman. I have just completed my fitment and hook up of a jag f/e into a 49 F1 Pick up. I imported this vehicle with a Chev 350/350 combo fitted and as such have to get an engineer cert for Vic registration. I am leaving it LHD and was fortunate to get hold of a LHD Jag rack . One stipulation requirement is collapsible steering column. And this is exactly column being collapsible itself both within the double D inner shaft, external housing and attachment to dash.[note how the attaching bracket at the dash is designed to slide away from the bolts on your XC column] In my case I have an XB Falcon column. I have the Jag f/e stock rubber mounted and as a result have to also absorb movement as Jag did with the intermediate shaft they used with the funny uni Joint allowing movement.

In my own case I took a better option and used a splined slide intermediate shaft from the 2000 era Ford Courier /Mazda Bravo. The XB inner column was disassembled and the lower half of the shaft is now Ford Courier. I will take some photos. Upper uni is the Courier/Bravo. The lower uni I am sure is the S111 Jag . Swapping the inner slide shafts is easy,the double D is a generic size, drill out the injection moulded nylon/plastic pins, separate the shafts, slide the replacement, drill two new holes and fit plastic pins made from a cut up thin knitting needle. mushroom the ends with a soldering iron. I had to replace the lower column bush to suit the different shaft, I used a nolathane suspension bush ,I had lying around in the bin and cut to fit. Photos are already here if you look down the threads on this page "telescopic steering " . The photo is the same unis and intermediate shaft I hooked up in a RHD Chev. Ignore the incorrect phasing of the unis if you have a keen eye, it was a mock up for fit.

[Toolman]

Thankyou Frank , cant see pics but I like your explanation

[46 deluxe]

Pics are here .
http://www.ozrodders.com/forum/viewtopi ... =2&t=65485

[34Chev]

I put a Jag front end in my 54 F100 and they are a great fit.

For the uni onto the Jag rack at the bottom, just buy an off the the shelf uni from Aust Hot Rod Components on the Gold Coast, see their web site.

They have a unit to suit the Jag spline to standard Double D for about $90. From there just get another Double D to whatever spline you have on the column

[timmo22]

Hello , Its a while ago but I have scored some better inner guards which arent molested with a crappy repair job and massive area cut out for old I beam front end.
Would like to see a decent pic of your guards and the amount removed for the 54 F100 that has a JAG front end .

[zuffen]

34chev hasn't been active since 4/7/24. Or that was the last time he posted.

He may see this post an respond.

I'd suggest send him a PM and he may be able to assist.

[Sudsy]

I don't know how the rules are interpreted there, so I have to ask... Would a collapsible steering shaft between the rack and the column satisfy the rules there? If so, doing a google search for "collapsible steering shaft" brings up a lot of options.

Dany

Don't know which state you're in but in SA if you have a shaft with a uni each end it is deemed as collapsible

[jeffa]

"My" engineer said similar (Canberra). I went to a lot of trouble making a collapsable column from the rack to a uni joint just under the floor. I asked him how come?
His reply was that the shaft and two uni joints would deflect the shaft, making it like a letter "Z"
Having said that, I left it as collapsable, as is the steering column from the floor to the steering wheel. Just in case the engineer I am using retires/etc and the new engineer doesn't agree.

[Harv]

Just in case the engineer I am using retires/etc and the new engineer doesn't agree.

Wise move. My engineer (NSW) was not comfortable with the "two unis make it collapsible" argument, and I had to fit the collapsible column with breakaway mount under the dash. Each engineer interprets the rules as they see fit.

Cheers,
Harv

[zuffen]

Jeffa,

If you're using an Engineer with initials JW, be aware he will retire fairly soon.

JW is pragmatic and will push the envelope where others may not.

[Gojeep]

I had not heard of the 2 unis were fine and read you needed 3. I have that on the truck so had no worries at all.

[FRANK BASILE]

With the Jag f/e rubber mounted There is a need for absorption of movement to the column. I used Ford Courier/Mazda Bravo from late 90,s/early 2000,s era intermediate shaft. They are sliding splined with a rubber boot,ideal for both absorbing movement,and look neater than the stock Jag item,they have an operating length range handy for mating to column/rack length. Also work in concert too with the collapsible column

[jeffa]

Jeffa,

If you're using an Engineer with initials JW, be aware he will retire fairly soon.

JW is pragmatic and will push the envelope where others may not.

Hi Rod. Not using him. But thanks for the tip.

Jeff