I have been looking for an old Y-block car, and have not had much luck until yesterday.  I had a '55 T-bird offered at a price I could not refuse, so it is in my garage.  However, it has the steering wheel back a little too far for my tastes and height.  The previous owner, a widow lady, said it was adjustable, but did not know how to show me.  Can any of you point me in the right direction, or give a quick answer?  I thought I would check here before going Google.  Thanks in advance.  Joe-JDC

JDC

There's a knurled piece on the column. Left to loosen, and the wheel should move either in or out. There's not a lot of travel. If it hasn't been moved in years it could be stuck. Don't break the steering wheel, it's worth a fortune. The actual slip joint is inside the column and just out of the steering box, under the hood.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

I would soak the collar with penetrating oil for a day or two if it will not loosen. Oil filter wrench may be useful also to loosen the collar.

Thanks, that seems simple enough.  Will check it out this PM.  Joe-JDC.

JDC