steering column slanted left

[53cambridge]

Hi there,

  I'm new here, and recently bought a 1953 Plymouth Cambridge. Pretty excited to learn about this car and how to do certain things to it. I have limited knowledge on cars but I'm a fast learner. This is my first classic car and excited to learn. 

I'm just curious to see if anyone else has this issue. Haven't been able to find any info on it.

The steering column seems to be slanted towards the drives side a bit.  Doesn't have any issue while driving. i have a suspicion that it could be just lack of quality control back then?

 

Thank you in advance.

 

please see attached pics.

[D35 Torpedo]

That's normal due to the offset of the steering box and dash center. A lot of cars are like that. My old chevette was so pronounced that the wheel was an odd shape to offset the column.

[53cambridge]

3 hours ago, D35 Torpedo said:

That's normal due to the offset of the steering box and dash center. A lot of cars are like that. My old chevette was so pronounced that the wheel was an odd shape to offset the column.

Got it ! Thanks Torpedo, Appreciate the response. Pretty interesting stuff . It kinda makes it easier to cruise and rest my arm in the open window

[Doug&Deb]

The shaft is solid from the wheel to the box which dictates the position in the cabin.

[Sniper]

1 hour ago, Doug&Deb said:

The shaft is solid from the wheel to the box which dictates the position in the cabin.

 

That assumes the steering box isn't loose, or the mount under the dash, or both. 

[53cambridge]

16 hours ago, Doug&Deb said:

The shaft is solid from the wheel to the box which dictates the position in the cabin.

Got it, wont hurt to take a look . Thank you for your reply.

[53cambridge]

15 hours ago, Sniper said:

 

That assumes the steering box isn't loose, or the mount under the dash, or both. 

Thanks ! I'll take a look at these. Everything seems solid but doesn't mean it's not installed wrong. Thanks !