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    Modifying a ford F1 48-52 Steering Box to accept a late model steering column

    Well, I guess it is academic at this point. I dropped the whole enchilada at the machine shop yesterday, and now I can just wait for the bill. I appreciate the help on this, but had to visit the machinists anyway. The worm and sector gears had to be pressed, bronze bushings in the box had to be...
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    Modifying a ford F1 48-52 Steering Box to accept a late model steering column

    Stopped by the local machine shop today and they can accomodate what I described before. I'll post pics of before and after when they finish milling the steering shaft. I need to use a late model column because I already bought one and really didn't want to go the rack and pinion conversion. So...
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    Modifying a ford F1 48-52 Steering Box to accept a late model steering column

    I think I have come up with a fix that avoids welding. I've cut the original steering shaft to the length I need and removed the old worm gear by slicing it with a die grinder and cracking it off with a chisel. Next, I will plug the center of the steering shaft and weld in the plug so that the...
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    Modifying a ford F1 48-52 Steering Box to accept a late model steering column

    I have a 1950 Ford F1, which is now in a state of body off frame restoration. It is now powered by a Chevy 350 so it will be heavily modified. I am leaving the original straight axle intact along with kingpins and steering box. The steering box is off and completely disassembled. I am replacing...
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    Model T hood repair Hinges

    Has anyone attempted to repair the hinge mechanism(s) on a 1926 Roadster? The sheet metal is prone to tearing at the hinges and I am attempting to redo this but looking for advice in the meantime.
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