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eric · 05-22-2012, 09:09 AM

Is there any advantage to putting a 1939 steering box in my 1936 coupe? is the turning radius better? if so, anybody have one for sale?

flatheadfan · 05-22-2012, 09:47 AM

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eric-

I can only echo what many who have made this swap say, "It's like going from manual steering to power steering." I have a '39 gear box in my '35 and would never change back. The car steers easier, the wheel self-returns after turning, easier to adjust and doesn't have the leaks that a '35-'36 gear box has. Go for it!

If interested, I can give you some further details. Rather than clutter up the board, send me a PM.

Tom

05-22-2012, 09:09 AM	#1
eric Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 10	1936 steering box v. 1939 Is there any advantage to putting a 1939 steering box in my 1936 coupe? is the turning radius better? if so, anybody have one for sale?

05-22-2012, 09:47 AM	#2
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Re: 1936 steering box v. 1939 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) eric- I can only echo what many who have made this swap say, "It's like going from manual steering to power steering." I have a '39 gear box in my '35 and would never change back. The car steers easier, the wheel self-returns after turning, easier to adjust and doesn't have the leaks that a '35-'36 gear box has. Go for it! If interested, I can give you some further details. Rather than clutter up the board, send me a PM. Tom