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Richard Lorenz · 01-12-2015, 11:09 PM

I am in the process of assembling a Model A pickup truck using old parts that I have accumulated. It has a 1929 cowl and a 7-tooth steering box. I don't know about the frame or other parts.

When the front wheels are turned straight forward, the pitman arm is angled to the rear by about 11 degrees. I am certain that it should be vertical with the ground. I removed the steering arm that the drag link attaches to (Snyder part A-3131) thinking that it might be bent, but it matches other old pieces that I have.

I have measured the distance between cowl and steering box, and it is the same as on my '28 and '29 cars. I am at a loss. Any ideas that I can try? Thanks in advance, Richard Lorenz

01-12-2015, 11:09 PM	#1
Richard Lorenz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 447	Left turn much sharper than right turn I am in the process of assembling a Model A pickup truck using old parts that I have accumulated. It has a 1929 cowl and a 7-tooth steering box. I don't know about the frame or other parts. When the front wheels are turned straight forward, the pitman arm is angled to the rear by about 11 degrees. I am certain that it should be vertical with the ground. I removed the steering arm that the drag link attaches to (Snyder part A-3131) thinking that it might be bent, but it matches other old pieces that I have. I have measured the distance between cowl and steering box, and it is the same as on my '28 and '29 cars. I am at a loss. Any ideas that I can try? Thanks in advance, Richard Lorenz