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jrvariel48 · 06-16-2019, 09:47 AM

I'm pulling the motor to install a fresh bullet in my coupe this fall. I've heard that changing the steering box bracket from the original 35 to the 37-40 may give a little extra clearance for headers. I have a 39 box in there now which has been re-drilled to fit on the 35 bracket.
Can anyone confirm this? I just want to see if it's worth the effort.
Thank you all and HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!

deuce lover · 06-16-2019, 11:27 AM

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Not really.I did that in my 36 5W with a 37-40 bracket and used Reds Headers.Nearly touched the box.Drove a wedge in which indented the header and got 3/16" clearance.

06-16-2019, 09:47 AM	#1
jrvariel48 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,423	1937-40 Steering Bracket I'm pulling the motor to install a fresh bullet in my coupe this fall. I've heard that changing the steering box bracket from the original 35 to the 37-40 may give a little extra clearance for headers. I have a 39 box in there now which has been re-drilled to fit on the 35 bracket. Can anyone confirm this? I just want to see if it's worth the effort. Thank you all and HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!

06-16-2019, 11:27 AM	#2
deuce lover Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern France Posts: 5,301	Re: 1937-40 Steering Bracket Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Not really.I did that in my 36 5W with a 37-40 bracket and used Reds Headers.Nearly touched the box.Drove a wedge in which indented the header and got 3/16" clearance.