Coumbia Control 37-41 for a 1932

[The Liberator]

So does any later speedo changer work on the early fords as well? IE: 46-48 on a 34? Thanks

[glennpm]

Originally Posted by Kube

Although I'm not a "hot rod guy", I so appreciate work well done... keep it up

Thanks Kube!

My vacuum unit was stuck before I installed but after a bit of PB Blaster it freed up fine and has worked flawlessly. I also rebuilt my Columbia clutch replacing the cork, which was in excellent condition, with the HDPE plastic that John Connolly sells. This made the shifts a lot quieter.

My Columbia works fantastically and love it!

Glenn

[glennpm]

Originally Posted by solidaxle

That may work for my application, presently I don't have a speedo changer hooked up, but plan to.

Would you know the length of the cables?

No I don't know and I'm not going to measure mine. If you're not going to get an original, work the best lengths for your application. No need to be the same as the original.

[glennpm]

Originally Posted by Bored&Stroked

Hey Glen: Thanks for all the information. One thing stuck out to me - you mentioned using the early 'B' style rear end? Why not the late 32 (scalloped torque tube) - which is what I have? They are pretty hard to come by, but from everything I know are a lot stronger than a 'B' style rear. Thoughts?

Hi B&S,

I wrote these notes up probably 40-50 years ago when I bought my Columbia from a good and very knowledgeable friend in the V8 Club Chapter I belonged to at the time. I edited my post #13 with the reason as I recall it. I didn't need to go further since I planned on using a 40 rear anyway.

But late ‘32 through ‘34 rear ends have narrower center sections. And these narrower center sections will not accept a Columbia made for ‘35 and newer cars (only late ‘32 through ‘34 Columbias fit in these older center sections).

[glennpm]

Originally Posted by The Liberator

So does any later speedo changer work on the early fords as well? IE: 46-48 on a 34? Thanks

We're talking about the vacuum control switch and not the SW speedo gearbox.
Others would have to respond to your question since my gearbox is for the 37-41 Columbia.

Glenn

[glennpm]

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B&S, just searched and found this link, 1932 REAR AXLE AND TRANS

https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/...trans.1106833/

[Bored&Stroked]

Thanks Glen - am quite versed in the various 32 - 34 rears - have all of them. But, I've never 'grafted' a Columbia into a late 32 - 34 rear. I've already got the "bullet proof" steel parts made out of 8620 steel and later style axles. So, I think I have everything I need to give it a whirl. Also, have a big steel alignment bar - used to ensure that when you weld in the grafted Columbia housing and the outer 32 spring bearing/spring hanger, that it is running true to the centerline of the axle and carrier. Will report back next Spring once I'm into it.

[glennpm]

Good, looking forward to your report.

Glenn

[solidaxle]

Bored&Stroked




You can easily use your late 32 center section without altering the axles or rear spring. My unit started life as a wider track 42-48 style. The Columbia side of the casing needs to be cut down and a stock 33-34 rear outer axle casing was aligned and welded on to make the Columbia the correct 32-34 width.The drivers side of the rear is my stock 32 housing and axle. A 5/32" ring is also added to the rear banjo housing to get the correct overall length and gear mesh. John Connelly sells the ring.