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Old 10-19-2021, 12:27 PM   #1
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Default 37 column drop

I recently bought a complete used 37 column, box etc. I’m wondering if someone can post pictures of the screws/bolts that hold it together? Mine appear to be all broken. But I’d like to confirm before I drill and try to remove them so I can get it off the column and apart. Thank you, Chris.
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Old 10-19-2021, 03:58 PM   #2
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I have some detailed pictures of the column drop and the bolts that hold it to the dash. Would this help? I also have some pics showing an exploded view of the steering gear box, along with the mounting plate and bolts that fasten it to the frame.
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Old 10-19-2021, 05:54 PM   #3
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OK, I am bored so thought I would attach some pics of the steering box assembly, etc.
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Old 10-19-2021, 05:59 PM   #4
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Might as well include the column drop pics...
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Old 10-19-2021, 06:14 PM   #5
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That should do it!
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Old 10-19-2021, 06:15 PM   #6
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Where can I find ford part number 81A-3712 which is the metal box that screws on below the dropdown and holds the brush and bakelite part? I have a 1939 pickup and the part seems to not be reproduced. I've been told that it's the same part on 1938 and 1939 cars and trucks. I have all the other parts as they are readily available. I've seen then still attached to used dropdown columns but I already have all that.
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Old 10-19-2021, 07:18 PM   #7
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Where can I find ford part number 81A-3712 which is the metal box that screws on below the dropdown and holds the brush and bakelite part? I have a 1939 pickup and the part seems to not be reproduced. I've been told that it's the same part on 1938 and 1939 cars and trucks. I have all the other parts as they are readily available. I've seen then still attached to used dropdown columns but I already have all that.

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Old 10-19-2021, 08:05 PM   #8
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Might as well include the column drop pics...
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wow thank you so much! the twist off screw is sheared and that was what was throwing me off how to remove it. Any idea where i can get a replacement? ill drill and extract my old one. thank you so much for so much detail!
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Old 10-19-2021, 08:42 PM   #9
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Check with Fred at Southside Obsolete or Michael Driskell at Third Gen Automotive for the twist off bolt.

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Old 10-19-2021, 11:30 PM   #10
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I had the same problem on my37 Fordor. I carefully drilled it out and installed a set screw in its place.
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Old 10-20-2021, 12:26 AM   #11
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OK, I am bored so thought I would attach some pics of the steering box assembly, etc.
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Old 10-20-2021, 09:44 AM   #12
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Thanks Coopman. I gotta do something with my idle time.
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Old 10-20-2021, 11:44 AM   #13
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Very nice (and detailed) set of photos!
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Old 10-20-2021, 12:33 PM   #14
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Thanks JSeery
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Old 10-20-2021, 07:46 PM   #15
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You sure helped me understand all this stuff better. Mine is a 36 but i don't think they are all that different. Thanks, Terry
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Old 10-20-2021, 11:20 PM   #16
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Yep, they are similar. I believe Don Rogers posted some pic's of 36 stuff. I can dig those out if you are interested.
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OK, I am bored so thought I would attach some pics of the steering box assembly, etc.
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Yep, they are similar. I believe Don Rogers posted some pic's of 36 stuff. I can dig those out if you are interested.
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Gregg, Excellent!! Excellent job on your '37 steering column picture posting! With your permission, I would like to download all the information you have posted here to my files for future personal reference, and possibly to repost when someone else is seeking info, or has questions on the '37 steering column assembly.

I also have Don's '35-'36 steering column and column drop information saved in my files, which I frequently refer to when helping others.
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Old 10-21-2021, 09:40 AM   #18
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Absolutely, go for it John. Over the years, I have documented most of my 37 like this.
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Old 10-21-2021, 05:52 PM   #19
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You don’t need to drill the pinch bolt completely out. I drill a line of 1/16 in holes across the face and use a screwdriver to screw them out. I reuse the bolts.
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You don’t need to drill the pinch bolt completely out. I drill a line of 1/16 in holes across the face and use a screwdriver to screw them out. I reuse the bolts.
I do the same thing, but occasionally I can't get that bolt to break loose using a handheld screwdriver, so I go to a handheld impact driver to get it to start turning, then use a regular flat blade screwdriver to bring that bolt completely out. Some penitrating oil on the treads can also be helpful.
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