Ford Hot Rod Steering Columns & Components

Cowl steering is a racecar-inspired steering configuration for your hot rod that can solve a lot of problems. Here's how to do it.

Dive into some of the history and unique differences between Ford and Chevy spindles for solid front axles and what will perform best on your hot rod.

When it comes to a traditional style build on an early hot rod it just has to be rolling on a solid front axle of some sort. In this buyer's guide we take you through I-beam and round tube solid axles, spindle choices, radius rod needs, and more.

Speedway Motors employee Pat O. talks about his decision to install a different steering column in his '64 Impala.

Learn more about GM steering column identification, GM steering column lengths, and GM steering column compatibility.

Tired of those nasty, sticky indicator levers on you GM steering column? Resurrect them with Speedway Motors' Column Dress-up Kit, reviewed here by one of our own employees!

Unsure what column would work best for your project? The three primary styles are explained here!

If you are confused as to how that new steering wheel you want is going to attach to your project's steering column then this buyer's guide should be your first visit before adding that new wheel to your shopping list.

Looking to change that old steering wheel out for something that's a better fit in your hot rod or classic? Speedway Motors offers a wide variety of steering wheel styles that look right at home in your vintage interior.

Look up "hot rod" in the dictionary and you'll see a picture of this car.