How to modify frame steering plate for 35
 

Re: How to modify frame steering plate for 35
 

37-39 is a perfect fit as far as holes and rivets are concerned and work fine in a 35-36 frame.

Re: How to modify frame steering plate for 35
 

What about 1940 plate fitting in a 1935 car?

Re: How to modify frame steering plate for 35
 

i would think it would still fit as the frames are the same or similar between those years....Mike

Re: How to modify frame steering plate for 35
 

Coupe35-

"37-'40 plates are a perfect fit in '35-'36 frames. No modifications of any sort are required. Where you need to do some changes is with the floor opening in the floorboard, moving the column drop and a 3/4" relocation of the locking collar on the steering shaft. The reason these minor changes are needed is the '35-'40 steering plate actually has the the gear assembly somewhat lower and at a slightly different angle than the '35-'36 steering gear. Still, these are only minor adjustments that will leave you with a greatly improved steering.

Tom

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Tom

I do not quite understand what you are saying. Are you saying that a spacer will have to go between the column and the dash to make up the difference in height and what is the locking collar. If I have to lower the column or cut the floor board, it I might have to live with the hard steering.

Re: How to modify frame steering plate for 35
 

I run a 37-39 steering box in my 35. I use the original 35 bracket. Two holes line up, one merely needs to drill the third hole. This works very well. Admittedly, this car is built RHD, however I imagine it is just the mirror image for left hook. A most worthwhile modification, you'll certainly notice the difference. Brian

Re: How to modify frame steering plate for 35
 

On my 35 w 37 bracket
I moved it back a bit so the Fenton on that side fit better.
Im sure it’s a non issue if your not doing headers.

Re: How to modify frame steering plate for 35
 

Coupe35-

Send me your email address (PM if you wish). I have some material and pictures that are too cumbersome to post here. It should answer all your questions.

Tom

Re: How to modify frame steering plate for 35
 

I did the same thing on my 36 pickup and it is left hand drive.

Re: How to modify frame steering plate for 35
 

if you want to keep the light switch on the steering wheel. you may have a proulbem with the 40 box i don,t think the horn rod fits the narrow hole in the 40 shaft .i may be wrong i am sure some one on this site will know. if not try the horn rod on the 40 box . the 39 box is no proulbem if your going to use your 35-36 colum you have to relocate the locking sleve on the steering shaft. in any event the mod is worth the efort you will be pleased with the ez of steering