06-17-2011, 09:41 AM | #21 |
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Re: E-Z steer
Mel's phone # is 323-728-5712
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06-17-2011, 09:55 AM | #22 |
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06-17-2011, 11:01 AM | #23 |
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Maybe John Lavoy can give us his expert opinion on the various steering gears available, including the Mel Gross F100 unit and John's EZ-Steer, since he has all of the above in his cars.
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06-17-2011, 11:23 AM | #24 |
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My "A" had hard steering. I installed a shortened pitman arm and adjusted the "slop" out by following Les Andrews instuctions in his Mechanics handbook. I recommend the procedure. It sure worked for me.
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06-17-2011, 11:34 AM | #25 | |
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There is a big difference in most Model A's steering, and a properly restored to original steering. I drove my friend's 29 Tudor before and after he restored the steering. Properly done the Model A is nice to steer, but if you want or need even easier steering the shorter pitman arm is a quick easy change to make. |
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06-17-2011, 11:54 AM | #26 |
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06-17-2011, 12:05 PM | #27 | |
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After my new garage is finished I hope to get the rebuilt front end put back together for my 28 as well as a very nice 7 tooth, and I'll see how that feels compared to the Gemmer. You just can't compare used worn out parts. Right now I have a very worn out front end on my 28 while I rebuild the original, which I removed a long time ago. I welded up all the balls and filed them round, sanblasted all the parts and painted them. Now I just need to reassemble it all. |
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06-18-2011, 03:58 PM | #28 |
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Mel Gross phone # I have is ; 323-728-5712
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06-19-2011, 05:00 PM | #29 |
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Been reading this thread after doing some research of my own re the EZ Steer vs F110. I found similar stories including leaking EZ Steer units out there. I went with the F100 unit. These units certainly have been around a long time, engineered by Ford engineers and not by an individual with who knows what quality control. The F100 unit bolted in without modification, in about 5 minutes. There is even third bolt hole in an extra tab for stability but it isn't necessary to use it.
Contact Randy Gross (Mel's son) at [email protected]. Cost is $600. plus $30. shipping. I bought 3 "30-"31 units and the cost was $575. ea. The '28-'29 units are more expensive and you have to send you column out to him so he can adapt the box to it. I haven't finished my car so I haven't tried it yet. |
06-20-2011, 02:30 AM | #30 |
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I got a my own LHD F100 box done by Mel and Randy ,sent it from Australia ,they sent it back done and it works real good ,cost a bit in freight ,i should have cut the shaft off to save cost,but worked out about the same all up ,i needed a LHD box ,highly recommend them ,,,
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06-20-2011, 08:07 AM | #31 |
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Mel Gross phone (323) 728-5712
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06-20-2011, 09:51 AM | #32 |
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John, Do you have any words of wisdom regarding EZ Steer vs Mel Gross's F100? I noticed in your articles in MAT that you have both units.
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