Columbia question
 

Is a Columbia 35-36 specific to those 2 years?

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35 & 36 have a unique mount for the radius rods

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There is also an early and late version with different counts

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The axle housing is the hard part. You could use a 37-41 housing by adding the bracket for the radius rod and cutting off the spring hanger. 35-41 is the same width.

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Wouldn't a 37-41 be a bolt in as an assembly?

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That is what I was wondering. The "whole kit & caboodle." I think I could use my 36 backing plates and brakes to keep my mechanical brake rods.

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Yes, they bolt in.

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34fordy, yes you could drop a 37-41 in if you changed the radius rods and drive shaft too from a 37 on.
What controls do you have to shift from low to high?

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Nothing so far.

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I didn't like the look of mounting the control valve on the cylinder head of my flatty. On my 32, I mounted a 36-37 vacuum control on passenger side of the K member, drilled and tapped the clutch cross shaft to attach a lever rod to activate the main valve. Made a custom cable for the hi/lo shift. Works great and you don't see the control valve. Maybe you could do the same. I also have an original electric control set up that I am not going to use, if you decide to go that way.Whatever you do, you want to make sure there's a way to disable the valve if the clutch is not engaged. This way you will not accidentally damage the unit.

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I made mine a manual shift like the Ruxtel in model T's

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https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attac...8&d=1761061394

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This is one of the few forums I know where you can assume the members know what a Ruckstell is (even when it's misspelled).;)

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I didn't care for it either, I made a bracket to mount the vacuum switch just in front of my steering box, welded a tab to the clutch arm and then fabricated up some 1/4" OD rod; threaded both ends for a clevis one end and the other a connection to the switch. It works super. Love the Columbia!

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cas3


Good job making that work. I was highly considering the manual shift like you did, but it just wasn't coming together. Yours looks great.

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Hey Clayton, Does your system eliminate all other controls? Is everything accomplished, in and out with the one lever aside your emergency brake lever? Looks like a great job!!!!!!

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Yes, its all done with the hand shift lever. Bad news is you don't get the speedometer correction. I thought it may take some learning to shift it, but no, it shifts just fine like any synchronized transmission.

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And yes Denny, poor spelling! I've had 2 of the model T units over the years and should know better!

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It's not a problem at all (and I didn't mean any disrespect); it's just that i am constantly amazed at the knowledge (both general and specific) possessed by the members here.

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Not a problem here either, just admitting my mistake, and poking you back a little!

Happy motoring.