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1936 Steering Box
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flatfoot |
11-15-2021 @ 5:51 PM
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I looking to get my steering box rebuilt or new one. Anyone know where in the Redding, CA I can find someone to R & I the work and including fixing mine or getting a new one? I have replaced the King Pins, etc.
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ford38v8 |
11-15-2021 @ 8:52 PM
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I don’t have a source for you, but I do have a recommendation as to what to look for: the 1936 steering box was the last of its type, being replaced in 1937 with a superior design. This design was used, I believe, through 1939, and is a bolt-on improvement well worth the investment in drivability and resale value. If, however, you are working on a low budget, I’d look for a ‘36 unit in good condition rather than rebuilding one, as there must be a few early take-offs in boneyards near you.
Alan
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Steve Kennedy |
11-16-2021 @ 8:37 PM
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I am in the process of replacing my '36 steering gear with a '37. You can have my '36 parts for postage if that will help you. I am keeping my '36 steering shaft and pressing the '37 worm gear onto it. I'll take pictures along the way and get them posted. skennedy@ecentral.com
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carcrazy |
11-16-2021 @ 10:11 PM
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Found the following listing under Steering Gear Rebuilding in the "Early Ford V8 Resource Guide", Southern California Edition published by Southern California Regional Group #11: Mr. G's Tire & Brake, 8322 Standustrial, Unit A, Stanton, CA 90680, phone 714-892-7761. You might want to give them a call to see if they can handle the rebuild for you.
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flatfoot |
11-17-2021 @ 2:40 PM
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Will just the steering box and will connect to my linkage?
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trjford8 |
11-17-2021 @ 5:04 PM
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The '37 box will connect right up to your linkage. In fact the '36 pitman arm will also go on the '37 box. I believe you will have to re-drill one hole in the mounting bracket to get it to bolt up.
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doghair3 |
11-18-2021 @ 8:34 AM
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If you are looking to get the original one rebuilt I would highly recommend these guys. They do a great job. Maybe a little pricey but well worth it. https://www.larescorp.com
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flatfoot |
01-12-2022 @ 4:39 PM
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Mr G's phone is no longer in service. Is there a new number?
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alanwoodieman |
01-12-2022 @ 7:27 PM
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1936 was the ONLY year with needle bearings, they were/are a dismal failure. It is very easy to convert to a much better 37/39 box. You do not need to change the mount plate it can be reworked to fit very easy and with the addition to the 37 up box use 1/2 synthetic doping/ 1/2 synthetic grease and you will think you have power steering
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flatfoot |
01-14-2022 @ 2:32 PM
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Anybody out there close have a '39 steering box that I can put on my '36 Sedan for sale? Need one sorta bad. If you have one that is in excellent condition let me know how much and email address or phone so we can communicate. Thanks a lot.
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