Bros:
I've asked this before and never got a response, but being a stubborn old fart who'se set in my ways [just ask my 4 kids] I thought I would give it one last shot. What length replacement Flaming River or IDIT steering column should I order to repalce my OEM column? My 63A has factory PS.
Thanks Much
BuBBa
What kind of steering box do you have?
Bill:
It is the original 1957 Ford OEM power steering box that came with the car from the factory.
to the best of my knowledge its never been changed.
BuBBa
I am using the 28 inch flaming river column is my 57 and my 58 BUT I am using non stock P/S Boxes . I also use the 2 1/2 inch flaming river column drops.
Bro:
Which steering boxes are you using?
And thanks
BuBBa
Quote from: dgasman on 2011-02-11 16:31
I am using the 28 inch flaming river column is my 57 and my 58 BUT I am using non stock P/S Boxes . I also use the 2 1/2 inch flaming river column drops.
Universal? Tilt or non? Column shift or floor? Can you use Ford wheel?
Thanks!
On the 58 I am using a modified 605 box and that is a tilt and shift column.
On the 57 I was using a Tbird box but I just changed it to the Borgeson box and it is just a tilt. I have a floor shift on it .They are both universal columns. I will post a pic later of both. I don't think you can use a ford wheel as they use a 69 or newer GM wheel adaptor.
Here's a pic of my 58 Ranchero's column. That is a almost perfect original dash pad.
A pic of my Ranch Wagons column.
P.S.
Thanks Rich for the tip on pic resizing
BUBBA, ON THE RACK&PINION SYSTEM WE USE A 28" COLUMN, BUT WE HAVE WIGGLE ROOM BECAUSE OF THE D-SHAFT.IF YOU ORDER YOUR COLUMN TO FIT A 69 MUSTANG,THE SPLINE WILL LET YOU USE YOU 57 STEERING WHEEL IF YOU WANT. HOPE THIS HELPS. TOM
Quote from: dgasman on 2011-02-12 00:46
Here's a pic of my 58 Ranchero's column. That is a almost perfect original dash pad.
A pic of my Ranch Wagons column.
P.S.
Thanks Rich for the tip on pic resizing
That's a neat looking console-is it from a T-Bird?
Good eye yes its a Tbird console
Quote from: dgasman on 2011-02-12 19:59
Good eye yes its a Tbird console
I have a '65 in my parts pile....uh I mean collection...
Wildhog:
What rack and pinion system are you using?
I've heard there is a rack and pinion conversion unit specifically made for the 57 Ford.
The column will be tilt, no shifter, ignition switch on the dash, with a floor shifter-top loader will be using an aftermarket banjo type steering wheel
I checked with Borgeson and their PS box won't work with the stock manual clutch linkage.
Thanks to everyone for your responses.
BuBBa
Bros:
More on steering, I've left a couple of voice mail messages for Wurth Designs, the folks who supposedly make a rack and pinion system for the 57 Ford, but haven't gotten a phone call back also sent them an Email but haven't gotten a reply.
Are they still in business?
BuBBA
Bubba, I have sent you an e-mail,we have a rack ready to ship,check on this site under steering for members comments that have purchesed this kit, also check older posts on comments on wurth. You can find a link to web site under vendor s&t fab. What engine are you going to use? Thanks TOM
Tom:
The engine is a Ford 428CJ FE series.
Right now its running a single 4 bbl carb, but I also have a complete 3X2 set up from a 406 FE that I may run.
Thanks for all your help
BuBBa