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tom1000 · 08-30-2019, 07:43 AM

My '36 Steering Box is getting pretty bad. I would like to replace it with a '37 box. I understand there are detailed instructions / comments on replacing it.
Can someone point me to the thread for doing it?
Thanks

Admiral · 08-30-2019, 08:04 AM

I went through this exact process about two years ago. It's A LOT of work, but well worth the effort. That '37 box is practically like having power steering!

Does your car have mechanical brakes or hydraulics? Mine is still mechanical, which caused a few unforeseen difficulties.

blucar · 08-30-2019, 10:56 AM

Converting a '36 Ford to '37-40 steering gears can be quite simple if you have the right parts. If you want to retain the original light switch it is a little more difficult adapting the original switch to the bottom of the steering gear box.
I would suggest converting the light switch to a modern pull switch on the dash and a modern dimmer switch mounted to the floor between the clutch and brake peddle with a push button on the dash.
The conversion requires the frame mount for the steering gears from any '37-40 Ford. You will also need a '40 pitman arm, part # 21-A3590-3 015.
I converted my '36 Ford coupe to '40 steering box in 1952, it was like adding power steering compared to the original Gemmar worm-sector.

NealinCA · 08-30-2019, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blucar

If you want to retain the original light switch it is a little more difficult adapting the original switch to the bottom of the steering gear box.

If you use a 37-39 box with original hardware intact, the 36 light switch will clip right in. No adapting required.

tom1000 · 08-30-2019, 03:24 PM

Thank you all, Is there anywhere with detailed instructions? I don't even know how to get the horn button off. Let alone the Steering Wheel.

Admiral- I have juice brakes.

Bluecar-I don't need the original light switch but I'd like to keep the horn button functional.
Another question: Is there a way to reply to each one of you individually?

blucar · 08-31-2019, 01:06 PM

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08-30-2019, 07:43 AM	#1
tom1000 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 3	1936 Steering Box Replacement My '36 Steering Box is getting pretty bad. I would like to replace it with a '37 box. I understand there are detailed instructions / comments on replacing it. Can someone point me to the thread for doing it? Thanks

08-30-2019, 08:04 AM	#2
Admiral Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Oakland County, Michigan Posts: 562	Re: 1936 Steering Box Replacement I went through this exact process about two years ago. It's A LOT of work, but well worth the effort. That '37 box is practically like having power steering! Does your car have mechanical brakes or hydraulics? Mine is still mechanical, which caused a few unforeseen difficulties.

08-30-2019, 10:56 AM	#3
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,464	Re: 1936 Steering Box Replacement Converting a '36 Ford to '37-40 steering gears can be quite simple if you have the right parts. If you want to retain the original light switch it is a little more difficult adapting the original switch to the bottom of the steering gear box. I would suggest converting the light switch to a modern pull switch on the dash and a modern dimmer switch mounted to the floor between the clutch and brake peddle with a push button on the dash. The conversion requires the frame mount for the steering gears from any '37-40 Ford. You will also need a '40 pitman arm, part # 21-A3590-3 015. I converted my '36 Ford coupe to '40 steering box in 1952, it was like adding power steering compared to the original Gemmar worm-sector. __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe

08-30-2019, 03:24 PM	#5
tom1000 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 3	Re: 1936 Steering Box Replacement Thank you all, Is there anywhere with detailed instructions? I don't even know how to get the horn button off. Let alone the Steering Wheel. Admiral- I have juice brakes. Bluecar-I don't need the original light switch but I'd like to keep the horn button functional. Another question: Is there a way to reply to each one of you individually?

08-31-2019, 01:06 PM	#6
blucar Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 2,464	Re: 1936 Steering Box Replacement Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) tom1000, you can reply to anyone on the FB Forum via a private message, then you can converse via email, phone etc. __________________ Bill.... 36 5 win cpe