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norway · 06-30-2012, 11:45 PM

Hey, where is this steering column from?
and does it have any value?

and another question, are these steel rims from 40 ford? it fits my ford model a 1928 good, but I only have two of them.

thanks for answers

Barry WNY · 07-01-2012, 02:20 AM

Column lock is prewar Ford as far as can be told. Usually the horn button and wheel best way to pin it down, 36 and before are the cruder type. In 37 the pitman went to roller, steer is easier than the gear type pitman. Look at mac VanPelt's site for drawings and probably part number to identify. Wheel should have Ford logo and/or KH stamped into the flats between the lug holes. Yes wheels could be '40 or later, usually the Mercury, lincolin and pickup were wider for bigger tires. I have had 4", 4 1/2", 5" width

Mart · 07-01-2012, 03:32 AM

If the whhels are 16" Then they are "40s Ford" I use this a s a generic term, the exact year or model could be pinpointed with more information.
If 15", then they are f100 or Mercury, more detail info needed for exact identification.

Be careful, the wheel shown is designed to fit a flat hub. Model A are stepped, with a raised surface in the middle. The wheel will go on but will be distorted if tightened.

The column drop shown looks like it has been cut down, it should be the other way up and support the column off the bottom of the dash. It looks like someone has cut it short and has used it as a steering lock and ignition switch bracket.

Mart.

19Fordy · 07-01-2012, 11:24 AM

A genuine 1940 ford rim has a 90 degree bend on the backside of the rim just below the bead. It's hard to explain and i don't have a photo.

mrtexas · 07-01-2012, 01:07 PM

Looks like my 36 column.

Lanny · 07-01-2012, 02:15 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

A genuine 1940 ford rim has a 90 degree bend on the backside of the rim just below the bead. It's hard to explain and i don't have a photo.

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As 19Fordy says, the '40 Wheel has 90 degree bends on the backside,
just as the front side of the wheel has.
The '41-'48 wheels are Slanted on the backside of the wheel hoop,
otherwise they are about the same wheels up to '48 for Ford.

Here is a picture, look close and you can see the backside difference.

Click on Pic to Enlarge.

norway · 07-01-2012, 05:08 PM

I'm pretty sure my rims do not have 90 degree bend on rear.
but I'll check it tomorrow.
At least now I know that the steering column is from a Ford
thanks for answers

Rascal · 07-02-2012, 04:57 PM

Kinda Looks like 35-36 but yes, has been shortened to suit a taller dash, so it may have been a 37-38 originally ?. certainly of some value with the key & lock operative.

PeteVS · 07-02-2012, 07:16 PM

The column drop appears to have been installed upside down??

Fred A · 07-03-2012, 11:10 AM

If I saw that red wheel on the ground at the swap meet, I would figure it to be a '42-'48 Merc 15". Most buyers would keep walking at that since 16"s now rule. In the sixties, the Merc wheels ruled because of the poor selection of 16" tires at that time. No longer tha case. The column drop was probably used inverted for some place to hang an ignition switch. Very likely that the steering lock doesn't work on that Model A. Good Luck: Fred A

06-30-2012, 11:45 PM	#1
norway Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: norway Posts: 40	steering column where is it from? Hey, where is this steering column from? and does it have any value? and another question, are these steel rims from 40 ford? it fits my ford model a 1928 good, but I only have two of them. thanks for answers __________________ i'm stuck in norway

07-01-2012, 02:20 AM	#2
Barry WNY Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sinclairville NY Posts: 230	Re: steering column where is it from? Column lock is prewar Ford as far as can be told. Usually the horn button and wheel best way to pin it down, 36 and before are the cruder type. In 37 the pitman went to roller, steer is easier than the gear type pitman. Look at mac VanPelt's site for drawings and probably part number to identify. Wheel should have Ford logo and/or KH stamped into the flats between the lug holes. Yes wheels could be '40 or later, usually the Mercury, lincolin and pickup were wider for bigger tires. I have had 4", 4 1/2", 5" width

07-01-2012, 03:32 AM	#3
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,756	Re: steering column where is it from? If the whhels are 16" Then they are "40s Ford" I use this a s a generic term, the exact year or model could be pinpointed with more information. If 15", then they are f100 or Mercury, more detail info needed for exact identification. Be careful, the wheel shown is designed to fit a flat hub. Model A are stepped, with a raised surface in the middle. The wheel will go on but will be distorted if tightened. The column drop shown looks like it has been cut down, it should be the other way up and support the column off the bottom of the dash. It looks like someone has cut it short and has used it as a steering lock and ignition switch bracket. Mart.

07-01-2012, 11:24 AM	#4
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,950	Re: steering column where is it from? A genuine 1940 ford rim has a 90 degree bend on the backside of the rim just below the bead. It's hard to explain and i don't have a photo.

07-01-2012, 01:07 PM	#5
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Re: steering column where is it from? Looks like my 36 column.

07-01-2012, 05:08 PM	#7
norway Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: norway Posts: 40	Re: steering column where is it from? I'm pretty sure my rims do not have 90 degree bend on rear. but I'll check it tomorrow. At least now I know that the steering column is from a Ford thanks for answers __________________ i'm stuck in norway

07-02-2012, 04:57 PM	#8
Rascal Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sacto, Ca Posts: 85	Re: steering column where is it from? Kinda Looks like 35-36 but yes, has been shortened to suit a taller dash, so it may have been a 37-38 originally ?. certainly of some value with the key & lock operative.

07-02-2012, 07:16 PM	#9
PeteVS Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: FP, NJ Posts: 2,770	Re: steering column where is it from? The column drop appears to have been installed upside down?? __________________ Don't never get rid of nuthin!

07-03-2012, 11:10 AM	#10
Fred A Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encino California, near Burbank Posts: 935	Re: steering column where is it from? If I saw that red wheel on the ground at the swap meet, I would figure it to be a '42-'48 Merc 15". Most buyers would keep walking at that since 16"s now rule. In the sixties, the Merc wheels ruled because of the poor selection of 16" tires at that time. No longer tha case. The column drop was probably used inverted for some place to hang an ignition switch. Very likely that the steering lock doesn't work on that Model A. Good Luck: Fred A