column gear change

[derekscoopers]

Is it possible to convert the floor change to column if so what parts would I need. ?

[mike.perry]

Have a look at a Series MO Oxford, that has a column change

[MarkyB]

Converting to an automatic might be easier.

[JOWETTJAVELIN]

There is no point whatsoever as three-abreast front seating is out of the question.

[derekscoopers]

Mike

Thanks, there is a column from an MO on ebay but I did not know if the parts were interchangeable , does the MO use the same gearbox ?

MarkyB

Thanks but dont want an auto will be towing our classic caravan the idea is to have a bench seat without the cut out for the gearchange/handbrake.

[derekscoopers]

will not be three people its totaly for looks

[MarkyB]

Why not fit and umbrella type hand brake and either bend the gear lever a bit and/or move the seats back to give more clearance?

Even original column changes end up being vague pudding stirrers once a bit of wear set in.

[mike.perry]

MO uses a larger engine and box. I would leave the column on ebay to someone who needs it

[derekscoopers]

MarkyB

certainly considered that, have used that type of handbrake on a lotus 7 type build before, guess it may be the easiest .

was thinking of joining the two front seats together to make the bench.

[MarkyB]

Another, potentially more elegant approach could be to fit an electric hand brake. They are all the rage these days so a visit to a scrappy might be in order.

[lowride stepside]

Had five in my truck had to open the window's and hang our arms out , two people were in the back ,
Often thought of putting a seat in the back , not about legal implications ,