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Thank you for your reply. Please tell me more about the Teflon seats and where they I could purchase them.

I started building hotrods back in 1953 and i always wanted a '34 Roadster which I would make into a hotrod but it never happened. In about 1970 I ran across this '34 Cabriolet to convert but when I got it home and looked at it i realized that it was both nice and stock. knowing that they are...

Ha! you may have hit the nail on the head with the I'm older comment. I'm 84 and I've had the '34 for about 45-50 years now. Old armstrong steering is very likely more difficult than Young armstrong steering!! Thank you.

I installed the corn head grease long ago for the same reason that others have, to eliminate the leaking, and it has worked well for that but my '34 steers harder now than it ever has. Looking at my period Ford lubrication chart it specifically states "Do not put any type of grease in the...

I want to remove the corn head grease from the steering box on my '34. Is there a way to remove it without removing the steering box?

Thanks Bill OH. After trying many other techniques without success I used your drilling and vacuuming technique and it worked well. I was concerned about small pieces getting down into the lock mechanism or even down into the steering box but I was pleasantly surprised to find a block off above...

I'm considering removing the steering column and pushing it out from the underside. At this point removing the sterring column seems straightforward. Any comments about this approach?

1934 Cabriolet. I am in the process of installing one of Dan Brusegard's upper steering shaft bearing kits. I'm at the point of having to remove the original (I assume) rubber grommet in the upper end of the steering column. I tried inserting long screws into the grommet and pulling but this...

Thanks to everyone who shared their experience and knowledge. With your guidance and another pair of hands from my son I finally got the light control shaft removed. Now my problem is removing the steering wheel itself. I have a decent selection of pullers but I'm concerned that standard...

OK, that makes sence. Thank you. Do I need someone at the steering wheel to keep the light control tight against the steering wheel while I push the light switch spider back to expose the C-clip? Will I then be able to remove the C-clip with needle nose pliers?

I need to remove the steering wheel on my '34 to replace the bushing in the steering column with an upgrade bearing. Before I can remove the wheel I need to remove the lights and horn button assembly and in order to remove that I need to remove the tab at the bottom of the control rod. See...

I have a '50 or '51 Ford Flathead engine that I suspect came out of a military vehicle because it has a tag on it stating that it was rebuilt at Fort something ( I don't remember for sure). My question is are Military engines different from passenger car engines, and if so, in what way are...

Thank you. I have asked him for more information.

I am not familiar with the guy in MN or WI that has the bearing system that you mention. can anyone give me a lead?

thanks Guys, Ill look into these suggestions.

I haven't driven my '34 for over a year but when I did today the steering was very stiff. It's never been good but this is worse(or maybe It's because I'm a year older). The steering box has been filled with John Deere corn-head grease (or some name like that). When i last worked on the car I...

I'm not tall but I am old (81) and I have had both knees replaced which does limit my flexibility and dexterity.

I am looking to possibly purchase a '31 A Roadster Pickup but I find that the gap between the front of the door opening and the front of the seat is so tight that I have a very difficult time getting into the vehicle. I have been told that this is a known issue with those vehicles. My question...

All I wanted to do is install a pair of Robert Shewman's thermostats. Easy job. Right? well not if you can't remove the upper end of the hose from the radiator. It seems that I need to remove the entire hose but the bottom end is stuck to the water pump. Any ideas other than cutting the hoses...

Back in the 50's when I was building hot rods for folks I would always discard the mechanical brakes and install the hydraulic brakes. It was easier to keep in adjustment, it was what people preferred, and it was easy to install. That said, however I have never experienced a complete loss of...