Recent content by 36tudordeluxe

Kiwi, thank you

Been away for a few years can I still sell flathead parts on this site? Thanks

Using DOT 3

And I thought I was on to something new.

Instead of bleeding the brakes on the '36 my son suggested I try this method as described in the accompanying link. Wedged a 2X4 between brake pedal and backside of steering wheel as tightly as I could after pumping the brakes a couple times and left it overnight, next morning brake pedal was...

Thank you for the help. Bob

When I replaced '36 steering box with a '40 unit I thought steering arm was also '40 but noticed number on arm is 78-3590, GREEN BOOK doesn't show that number. What year arm would this be?

Thanks for the advice guys, problem solved! The grade 8 hardware cinched up good and tight stopped the box from moving. Amazing that little movement in the box could give me such a headache.

Just got out from under the car while static and had helper jiggle steering wheel left to right and discovered the box and the plate mounted to frame are moving. When I replaced the box with a '40 unit I also replaced the '36 plate to frame with a '40 plate. I used carriage bolts (similar to...

Steering problem revisited again and again. I have a '40 box and steering arm in my '36, the car steers very easily and performs just as I hoped but with one exception; when I make a left hand turn the steering wheel no longer remains centered when going straight down the road. When I make a...

Have been using C&G for over 20yrs. and have always found them to be very accommodating and helpful; I have no doubt they will resolve this to your satisfaction.

This is an all steel rust free body that has undergone an off frame restoration. Frame features CHASSIS ENGINEERING components, 4" drop, reversed eyes and split wishbone. Ford 8" rear with 3:55, disc/drum brakes and 4-speed top loader. Safety features: 3 point restraint system, turn...

This may be of use, print out to acetate and then easily transferable to frame member.

Thanks, Bob.

Thank you