Again, I appreciate the input regarding the steering wheel. I was setting up a new set of fibersteel pedals in the car and took a little time to toss the bucket in the car and get an idea as to how the wheel would feel as I sat in the seat (I'm 6'1"). The end of the shaft is 5" out from the cluster fascia. Just the Nardi hub projects out another 1 1/2". with the adapter it will be way too close. I would like to have the wheel as close to the dash as practical. The directionals were modified by the previous owner to operate on a horizontal three position switch. Therefore I should be able to locate the wheel closer to the dash. The bearing in the columb is 2 1/4" from the dash. The collar projects out another 1". If I could shorten the shaft an inch and get a different/shorter hub the wheel should fit better for me. Carey, my email is haltgg@yahoo.com. Please let me know what option(s) I have to get this wheel better situated.