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Jim Haskins · 03-28-2016, 02:13 PM

Can a 1936 steering box be modified to accept the 37 roller to replave the original sector. thanks. Jim

Flat Ernie · 03-29-2016, 09:17 AM

Not sure about your question, but why not put the '37 box in instead?

flatheadfan · 03-29-2016, 09:37 AM

I guess anything is "possible" but to put a '37 sector in a '36 case borders on the impossible! Use the '37 steering assembly as is just change the frame plate. PM me if you want more details.

Tom

JM 35 Sedan · 03-29-2016, 11:55 AM

If you are working on a 36 Ford vehicle, the easiest, and in my opinion, the best thing you can do is replace your '36 steering box with a '37 to '39 box. Depending on which steering shaft you use, the only changes you may need to make is moving the locking collar to a slightly different position on the shaft and replacing the '36 steering box mount that's attached to the frame with one weld and four rivets, to a '37 - '40 mount that are readily available in original form or as reproduction from Bob Drake.
We did this conversion several years ago on a '36 Phaeton using the original '36 parts, such as, column tube, column drop, banjo steering wheel, horn button/light switch rod, column tube clamp, and all the original hardware. Pretty simple and quick conversion to make once you get that newer mouning plate attached to the frame and start bolting things back together.

johndee138 · 03-29-2016, 05:21 PM

http://www.goldengatev8.org/tips/Ste...ngGearSwap.htm

johndee138 · 03-29-2016, 05:23 PM

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http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1221265

Mike built me a 37 steering box for my 36. got my bracket from Drake. Bracket swap was a PITA.

03-28-2016, 02:13 PM	#1
Jim Haskins Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Gardnerville NV Posts: 36	steering box question Can a 1936 steering box be modified to accept the 37 roller to replave the original sector. thanks. Jim

03-29-2016, 09:17 AM	#2
Flat Ernie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 74FL Posts: 323	Re: steering box question Not sure about your question, but why not put the '37 box in instead? __________________ Daddy always said, "If yer gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough" and I'm one tough sumbitch! T5 Tech

03-29-2016, 09:37 AM	#3
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Re: steering box question I guess anything is "possible" but to put a '37 sector in a '36 case borders on the impossible! Use the '37 steering assembly as is just change the frame plate. PM me if you want more details. Tom

03-29-2016, 11:55 AM	#4
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,862	Re: steering box question If you are working on a 36 Ford vehicle, the easiest, and in my opinion, the best thing you can do is replace your '36 steering box with a '37 to '39 box. Depending on which steering shaft you use, the only changes you may need to make is moving the locking collar to a slightly different position on the shaft and replacing the '36 steering box mount that's attached to the frame with one weld and four rivets, to a '37 - '40 mount that are readily available in original form or as reproduction from Bob Drake. We did this conversion several years ago on a '36 Phaeton using the original '36 parts, such as, column tube, column drop, banjo steering wheel, horn button/light switch rod, column tube clamp, and all the original hardware. Pretty simple and quick conversion to make once you get that newer mouning plate attached to the frame and start bolting things back together. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

03-29-2016, 05:21 PM	#5
johndee138 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 507	Re: steering box question http://www.goldengatev8.org/tips/Ste...ngGearSwap.htm

03-29-2016, 05:23 PM	#6
johndee138 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Atlanta GA Posts: 507	Re: steering box question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) http://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1221265 Mike built me a 37 steering box for my 36. got my bracket from Drake. Bracket swap was a PITA. Last edited by johndee138; 03-29-2016 at 05:25 PM. Reason: addendum