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mrraford · 03-21-2014, 09:37 AM

sorry, couldn't resist.
I picked up a nice set of steering arms at the Chickasha swap yesterday. Now for the re-ball process.
These are Ford script and in good shape so I'm looking for somebody that has the jig to reball these arms and has the reputation of doing good work. I don't want to just send these off for exchange so please don't suggest that.
Anybody known here do good work at reasonable prices that would redo my set? Thanks for your input.

Purdy Swoft · 03-21-2014, 10:15 AM

I've had very good results with Wiley Higgins in Cummin Ga. Wiley has been published in the national magazines and is famous in the model A world. He restores many different model A componets. Wileys work is SO good that it can't be detected from new old stock. Try Wiley Higgins, 4135 Nicholas drive , Cummin, Ga. 30040 phone 770-887-7176 or [email protected]

glenn in camino · 03-21-2014, 10:17 AM

Steering arms are meant to be one piece. Weld up the worn areas and file the balls as round as possible. Perfection isn't necessary as they don't spin. Ever seen one that wasn't welded properly come off.

mrraford · 03-21-2014, 10:28 AM

FYI,
That email address for Mr. Higgins is not functional. I am attempting to contact him by teleeoophone. thanks

Tom Wesenberg · 03-21-2014, 11:26 AM

A&L will reball your original arms. They use hollow mills to cut the old ball off and weld on a new ball that fits tight over the shaft.

TDO · 03-21-2014, 11:37 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom Wesenberg

A&L will reball your original arms. They use hollow mills to cut the old ball off and weld on a new ball that fits tight over the shaft.

If you want your original arms A&L will do them but will take about 6 weeks. There work is very good.

1931 flamingo · 03-21-2014, 05:01 PM

A&L Where are you located??
Paul in CT

latecomer · 03-21-2014, 07:52 PM

A&

A&LParts Specialties LLCPO box 301 canton Ct. o6019 0301 860 693 0112

860 693 2620.

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latecomer · 03-21-2014, 07:56 PM

A&L Connecticut 860 693 0112 or 860 693 2620. Great company. Just had mine done.

LopezCarguy · 03-22-2014, 10:11 AM

I am a average garage shade tree mechanic and I did my own balls ( don't laugh) it was not hard to do, used a sawzall with metal blade to cut them off and drill press to drill out hole, then pressed them in with press and welded back side...you cannot tell it has been done and I would be very suprized if they ever failed...

03-21-2014, 09:37 AM	#1
mrraford Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 196	Balls! steering that is... sorry, couldn't resist. I picked up a nice set of steering arms at the Chickasha swap yesterday. Now for the re-ball process. These are Ford script and in good shape so I'm looking for somebody that has the jig to reball these arms and has the reputation of doing good work. I don't want to just send these off for exchange so please don't suggest that. Anybody known here do good work at reasonable prices that would redo my set? Thanks for your input.

03-21-2014, 10:15 AM	#2
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: Balls! steering that is... I've had very good results with Wiley Higgins in Cummin Ga. Wiley has been published in the national magazines and is famous in the model A world. He restores many different model A componets. Wileys work is SO good that it can't be detected from new old stock. Try Wiley Higgins, 4135 Nicholas drive , Cummin, Ga. 30040 phone 770-887-7176 or [email protected]

03-21-2014, 10:17 AM	#3
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Balls! steering that is... Steering arms are meant to be one piece. Weld up the worn areas and file the balls as round as possible. Perfection isn't necessary as they don't spin. Ever seen one that wasn't welded properly come off.

03-21-2014, 10:28 AM	#4
mrraford Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 196	Re: Balls! steering that is... FYI, That email address for Mr. Higgins is not functional. I am attempting to contact him by teleeoophone. thanks

03-21-2014, 11:26 AM	#5
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Balls! steering that is... A&L will reball your original arms. They use hollow mills to cut the old ball off and weld on a new ball that fits tight over the shaft.

03-21-2014, 05:01 PM	#7
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,428	Re: Balls! steering that is... A&L Where are you located?? Paul in CT

03-21-2014, 07:52 PM	#8
latecomer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Trumbull, CT Posts: 134	Re: Balls! steering that is... A& A&LParts Specialties LLCPO box 301 canton Ct. o6019 0301 860 693 0112 860 693 2620. l

03-21-2014, 07:56 PM	#9
latecomer Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Trumbull, CT Posts: 134	Re: Balls! steering that is... A&L Connecticut 860 693 0112 or 860 693 2620. Great company. Just had mine done.

03-22-2014, 10:11 AM	#10
LopezCarguy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Lopez Island, Wa. Posts: 276	Re: Balls! steering that is... I am a average garage shade tree mechanic and I did my own balls ( don't laugh) it was not hard to do, used a sawzall with metal blade to cut them off and drill press to drill out hole, then pressed them in with press and welded back side...you cannot tell it has been done and I would be very suprized if they ever failed... __________________ The only thing worth learning is what you learn after you know it all !!