1964 ford Galaxie 500 XL non power steering gear box with the pitman arm will this work for my 57 RW? I know i will have to modify the steering shaft for it to mount up. The guy wants $90 shipped for the pair is that a good enough deal?
I have an '59 Edsel box that looks a lot like the newer Ford boxes. I looks like it will fit to me. It is a lot larger so I don't know about clutch or shift linkage clearance. I am running a '58 box now, a definite improvement. If you want I can shoot some pics next to the '57 box I have.
I know the 58 box is an improvement but I can't seem to find one that I know is good
Yes the 64 box will fit, it is a bolt in. Get the pitman arm, splices are different between the two years but the taper is good for the drag link.
You can have the box I have for the shipping charge if you are so inclined. The shaft is integral to the box and the column is almost identical to the '57.
Lynn which box are you referring to?
I am referring to the Edsel box. I believe it is the same as the later Ford boxes but the steering shaft is integral like the 57 box. It looks like a bolt in. Here are some pics: (I will post them separately)
In the previous picture, the pitman arm looks different, but it is the picture angle.
Last picture. The shafts are the same length from the center of the box, about 38". All I think you would need to do is cut the column. Shift linkage?.... I don't have a clue. Once again the picture angle makes the Edsel shaft appear longer.
The Edsel box is identical to a 58 box. It will bolt in. Only difference is the 57 shaft is hollow and the horn wire runs down through it, the 58 shaft is solid.
Actually the Edsel box is quite a bit larger that the 58 box. The 58 box is vey compact, closer to the 57 box in overall size.
Has anyone tried adopting something a little more modern like Torino, Mustang, Cougar...?
There certainly more available than early 60's 50's Galaxies, and look to be more compact than the original.
Randy
My 58 box is quite a bit bigger then the 57 and looks just like the Edsel one pictured..
Small series or large series Edsel? Maybe there was a difference.
Thats a good question. A friend gave me the entire steering column, box, steering wheel and all. I recall the cars looked similar in size to a 59 Galaxie. I don't know what model the car was. I was looking for turn signal horn stuff at the time.
Lynn that is a very nice deal so I'll try it just tell me how much you need to ship it?
Will do. I am a newbie on eBay selling and shipping stuff and I am appalled at how much it cost to ship. PM me with your address, I will let you know. I will do my best to figure out (or you can let me know your preference) the best way to send it to you and send I will let you the cost prior to sending it you way.
Lynn you have mail
Here is a picture of my '58 steering box, notice it is flat on the front instead of round and much shorter overall.