I need a early Capri steering column for a new project. This is the one that is the basis for the stock Pantera column. Nothing fancy required. It will undergo "surgery" any way.
PM me here on this forum if you have one available please. Thanks.
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Are you seeking the tube, the shaft, or both?
not very common on USA eBay, but pretty regular on UK eBay.
Larry
Both. Yes, I see a few on the UK. Do you know if the Pantera used the MK1, 2 or 3? I presume it is the Mk1? The Brits post lousy pictures. I'm not seeing the difference off hand?
I still don't know the difference between a Mk1, 2 or 3? That's how the Brits describe them. They all look the same to me. They don't refer to them with the model year like we do.
Based on the capri and Pantera years of production, I have always worked on the assumption our column is a Capri MK1.
later columns do not have the same turn indicator or ignition lock assembly
Larry
The Mk1 I am now advised is 68-77, but the 68-70 are different, so which column is which is still confused to me. I didn't know those variations existed.
I do know that as used in the Pantera, it is a modified part. It has been shortened and a mounting bracket for the ignition switch enclosure has been added to it.
At the moment, I don't remember what they did to add on for the directional switch. I'd have to open up mine to review it, so in essence it could be stated that the Capri column is just the base core for the Pantera's column which in itself is a unique part.
It seems to me that the most critical items on it are the ignition switch mounting with the mechanical lockout and the steering wheel splined mounting so "your" steering wheel will fit.
The shipping from the UK to the US costs more then the columns themselves at the moment.
