Steering box questions

I searched this place the best I could and still do not have the answer I was looking for. I am looking to put a traditional steering box in my 1934 auburn. I have a new front axle from speedway---hub to hub, and I dont know where to find the right box for this heavy tank. Small block, {350/350} set up leaf springs dropped axle.
I read corvair on the frame, BUT weight is my nemisis. Vega are cross steer I think[S, is there a particular truck box that will work? Also I do not have any steering column to put in, so an altogether set up from ????? might fit the bill. Help me out if you can

F-1 or early F-100 should fit the bill. That will also provide you with a clean column.

cool. I need to look in the yard to find one. any particular year preferences in the consensus?

I think an early Econoline would work. They are pretty small and light for a fill column. Kind of short, too. I am a little confused as to whether they will work from behind the axle, though. It seems to be OK. I have one I am playing with for a future build.

Howdy Brother.
I don't have an answer for you but I do think you need to
start a build thread and share it with us. I, for one, having seen what you're
starting with, would love to watch your progress on this build.

It's going to be a cool ride.

48-51 f1 boxes are commonly used. It's what I use.

If you want manual steering use a 60's to ? Chevy pickup box and turn the chassis mounting holes down.

If you want power steering take a 70's to ? Chevy pickup box and turn the chassis mounting holes down.
On both boxes, mount the pitman arm down vertically and it will push and pull in the right directions.

hankthebigdog said:

cool. I need to look in the yard to find one. any particular year preferences in the consensus?

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F-1 is '48-'52, or F-100 from '53-'63. They all have a traditional style steering box with a triangular through-frame style mounting flange. They are easily adaptable and plenty strong. As I said before the column is also attached to the box and they have a nice clean hot rod look...

I once mounted a mid 70s chevy 4x4 steering box on a 54 Dodge. Making the mount wasn't hard. Marrying the 2 pitman arms together took a little doing.

I will look into the chevy box. sounds like it might be just what I need.
thanks for all the input.


POPS---
I am taking a few pics as I get to tinker with the little jewel. I plan on posting when I gather a few days progress. Time in the shop is limited, so not much progress at one sitting.