34 Ford 5 Window Coupe Hot Rod

[dmw56]

I'm changing the stock 34 steering box because it has a lot of play on center and it's really hard to steer. I changing to a F1 box that should make it easier to steer. The one I have seems to have no play at center.

But man what a pain to remove the old one. Can't go out the bottom because the stock wishbone is in the way maybe I should have split them. I'm going to have to go out the top. So I'll have to remove the carpet and floor board.

I can see right now the bigger F1 box is going to be a pain going in. Why didn't Henry make the 33-34sjust a hair bigger!

 

[dmw56]

Finally got the F1 steering box rebuilt and installed. Not a bolt on project. A F100 box would have worked better. I'll know this next time.
The box is really close to the header but if I moved it over it rubs the clutch pedal.

 

[dmw56]

Just took the car for a spin. Steers much better with the newer box. Drives like it's only 60 years old.

 

[hotrod preacher]

Just took the car for a spin. Steers much better with the newer box. Drives like it's only 60 years old.

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so it was an improvement[S

 

[bob w]

Glad it is getting better. What's next?

 

[dmw56]

so it was an improvement[S

Well yes. The steering box was out of a 51 F1!

Glad it is getting better. What's next?

Adjust the brakes and drive it. [cl

 

[chipper]

Gonna be ready for the lonestar roundup in April?????

 

[jfg455]

Every time I see this car it makes my pants tight! such a great score.

 

[dmw56]

Did a couple of little things today. Fixed a few things, adjusted the brakes and went for a short drive.
Put on a spare tire cover.

Just some pictures.

 

[hotrod preacher]

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[Bonehead]

Sure do like that ride of yours.

 

[dmw56]

Had the car out for a drive this morning and took a couple of photos.

 

[earthman]

Perfect!

 

[Dirtyrat]

Such a sweet ride!

 

[leaton van winkle]

I like the picture's of the old girl and like seeing them on the hi way and small town around america my dream one day is to own a piece of american history

 

[dmw56]

While at the show I had local pinstriper, sign painter, artist Bob Padilla do some of his magic on the car.

Nothing fancy. Just some lines on the hood, headlight buckets and body line.

 

[Snake Farm]

Cool lines!

 

[dmw56]

Thanks!

 

[bob w]

If I ever make a western swing, I would like a ride in that beauty.

 

[Neverdone]

Man I would love to have a ride that sweet!!