37 column drop

N

novaskilling

Member
I recently bought a complete used 37 column, box etc. I’m wondering if someone can post pictures of the screws/bolts that hold it together? Mine appear to be all broken. But I’d like to confirm before I drill and try to remove them so I can get it off the column and apart. Thank you, Chris.
 
I have some detailed pictures of the column drop and the bolts that hold it to the dash. Would this help? I also have some pics showing an exploded view of the steering gear box, along with the mounting plate and bolts that fasten it to the frame.
gregg
 
Last edited:
OK, I am bored so thought I would attach some pics of the steering box assembly, etc.
gregg
 

Attachments

  • Slide1.jpg
    Slide1.jpg
    66.8 KB · Views: 391
  • Slide2.jpg
    Slide2.jpg
    99.9 KB · Views: 766
  • Slide3.jpg
    Slide3.jpg
    84.1 KB · Views: 225
Might as well include the column drop pics...
gregg
 

Attachments

  • Slide1.jpg
    Slide1.jpg
    57.6 KB · Views: 231
  • Slide2.jpg
    Slide2.jpg
    59.2 KB · Views: 218
  • Slide3.jpg
    Slide3.jpg
    65.5 KB · Views: 234
  • Slide4.jpg
    Slide4.jpg
    92.5 KB · Views: 250
Where can I find ford part number 81A-3712 which is the metal box that screws on below the dropdown and holds the brush and bakelite part? I have a 1939 pickup and the part seems to not be reproduced. I've been told that it's the same part on 1938 and 1939 cars and trucks. I have all the other parts as they are readily available. I've seen then still attached to used dropdown columns but I already have all that.
 
eric huffman said:
Where can I find ford part number 81A-3712 which is the metal box that screws on below the dropdown and holds the brush and bakelite part? I have a 1939 pickup and the part seems to not be reproduced. I've been told that it's the same part on 1938 and 1939 cars and trucks. I have all the other parts as they are readily available. I've seen then still attached to used dropdown columns but I already have all that.
Click to expand...


LITTLE DEARBORN PARTS > http://littledearborn.com/


[FONT=&quot] Our Hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm “Central Standard Time” [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]Call our toll free number or For After Hours Ordering Select “Print and Fax” or “E-mail via Internet” below.[/FONT]​
[FONT=&quot]
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]1-888-282-2066 [/FONT]
​
[FONT=&quot]Print and Fax or Email via Internet[/FONT]​
[FONT=&quot]You can order 24 hours every day using “print and fax” or “Email via Internet”.[/FONT] [FONT=&quot]
[/FONT]​
​
[FONT=&quot]Little Dearborn Parts, Inc.[/FONT][FONT=&quot] 2605 West Wayzata Blvd Suite 300, Long Lake, MN 55356
Toll Free: 1-888-282-2066 Phone: 612-331-2066 Fax: 612-331-3847[/FONT]​


81A-3712 Ignition switch case 38-40 ea. 8
 
Check with Fred at Southside Obsolete or Michael Driskell at Third Gen Automotive for the twist off bolt.

Southside Obsolete 507 332-6789

Third Gen Automotive 844 327-5988
 
You sure helped me understand all this stuff better. Mine is a 36 but i don't think they are all that different. Thanks, Terry
 
1937sedandelivery said:
OK, I am bored so thought I would attach some pics of the steering box assembly, etc.
gregg
Click to expand...

1937sedandelivery said:
Yep, they are similar. I believe Don Rogers posted some pic's of 36 stuff. I can dig those out if you are interested.
gregg
Click to expand...


Gregg, Excellent!! Excellent job on your '37 steering column picture posting! With your permission, I would like to download all the information you have posted here to my files for future personal reference, and possibly to repost when someone else is seeking info, or has questions on the '37 steering column assembly.

I also have Don's '35-'36 steering column and column drop information saved in my files, which I frequently refer to when helping others.
 
You don’t need to drill the pinch bolt completely out. I drill a line of 1/16 in holes across the face and use a screwdriver to screw them out. I reuse the bolts.
 
Andy said:
You don’t need to drill the pinch bolt completely out. I drill a line of 1/16 in holes across the face and use a screwdriver to screw them out. I reuse the bolts.
Click to expand...

I do the same thing, but occasionally I can't get that bolt to break loose using a handheld screwdriver, so I go to a handheld impact driver to get it to start turning, then use a regular flat blade screwdriver to bring that bolt completely out. Some penitrating oil on the treads can also be helpful.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top