F1 Ford truck steering box parts

[qmdv]

I have an F1 steering box in my 32 roadster. The worm gear that is on the steering shaft is pretty worn. I think there is a guy in California that builds a new worm gear and steering shaft and builds the shaft to a custom length. Does anybody have a contact info for them.

Also I am using a 1940 steering wheel so I need a slot for a woodruff key.

 

[51504bat]

I believe you're referring to NealinCA on the Hamb. Don't know if he is on the Barn or not. Here is a lik to a tech article he did which you might find helpful.
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum...x-rebuilding-for-early-fords-f1-f100.1347486/


A source for parts is Mac VanPelt
Welcome to VanPelt Sales, LLC - Your Flathead Parts Source

 

[qmdv]

Does anybody have a number for him

 

[alchemy]

https://www.instagram.com/nhrp32/

That’s as close as I can get you without contacting him on the HAMB.

 

[TJ]

Also try Mel Gross in California at 714-292-8660. I think he rebuilds those boxes.

 

[rotorwrench]

There is a thread on here somewhere that has photos of tools fabricated to pull the worm off the shaft and to reinstall a new one. They usually have real shallow splines with one larger master spline on them so they will not rotate on the shaft. There are roller & pin kits to replace a worn sector roller as well. I've always rebuilt my own. It's not too bad a job if you have the where with all to get all that stuff together.

 

[392 Hemi]

I talked to Randy Gross not long ago. Mel passed away but he is rebuilding the boxes now. I have the same number 714-292-8660. Good guy.

 

[52flthed]

I used Larry Bledsoe ‭+1 (909) 855-7853‬, He rebuilt 2 steering boxes for me. He's in Redlands CA. He did a great job.