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P.S. 04-20-2026 01:12 PM

Exciting news JUST released about 2-tooth steering box parts
 

Fast forward to about the 5:45 timestamp in this video- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqWuK8W8H_s

This is like manna from Heaven to some of us! And Kevin says that 7-tooth box parts will be coming soon after!!

ModelA29 04-20-2026 03:28 PM

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https://modelasteering.com/
Good news for people with 2 tooth boxes. How about casting up some new housings for those of us who don't have one lying around. I fear even with a rebuild the 7 tooth will still not equal a fresh 2 tooth.

P.S. 04-20-2026 03:33 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ModelA29 (Post 2448044)
I fear even with a rebuild the 7 tooth will still not equal a fresh 2 tooth.

In my opinion, you are correct. A well adjusted and fresh 2-tooth is absolute magic. Steve Houghtaling's Town Car I drove at MAFFI's Model A Days last year is proof how just how nice a very well done 2-tooth can be.

As for housings... Come by and grab one. I have plenty.

spdway1 04-20-2026 10:32 PM

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Who is building these? Thank you.

Hitman 04-21-2026 12:38 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ModelA29 (Post 2448044)
https://modelasteering.com/
Good news for people with 2 tooth boxes. How about casting up some new housings for those of us who don't have one lying around. I fear even with a rebuild the 7 tooth will still not equal a fresh 2 tooth.

Thanks for the info. Much more useful than having to watch a video or go to another site to find out the details.

Bruce of MN 04-21-2026 04:52 AM

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Originally Posted by spdway1 (Post 2448096)
Who is building these? Thank you.

In the link in post #2, it says the Argentine firm that used to make them has started again.

rackops 04-21-2026 05:33 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by ModelA29 (Post 2448044)
https://modelasteering.com/
Good news for people with 2 tooth boxes. How about casting up some new housings for those of us who don't have one lying around. I fear even with a rebuild the 7 tooth will still not equal a fresh 2 tooth.

I've got plenty of 2-tooth housings up on eBay if you need one (or two!) :cool:

alexiskai 04-21-2026 05:58 AM

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Can you convert a 7 to a 2 with just the housing and the shaft/sector? Don’t you need the correct column too?

P.S. 04-21-2026 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by alexiskai (Post 2448116)
Can you convert a 7 to a 2 with just the housing and the shaft/sector? Don’t you need the correct column too?

Yes, you need the column also. ModelAsteering.com site suggests the parts to rebuild a 7-tooth are coming soon. Does not say you can convert a 7-tooth to a 2-tooth.

alexiskai 04-21-2026 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by P.S. (Post 2448137)
Does not say you can convert a 7-tooth to a 2-tooth.

I'm aware of that, but it seemed like some of the commenters might have gotten the idea that you could swap the bottom end and the shaft and turn a 7-tooth into a 2-tooth. Wanted to clarify that wasn't true.

The Master Cylinder 04-21-2026 11:52 AM

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Does anyone see a phone # or how to by one of these steering boxes on their website?
I see no contact info at all?

Keith True 04-21-2026 12:13 PM

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Click on the,ready to buy,option,and you can pick your option,then for more info click on the,contact us option.It's not a whole box,just the important parts.

Vic in E-TN 04-21-2026 12:45 PM

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It took me at least 10 years to find a 2-tooth column and box for my 29 Pickup and that was at least 10 years ago. I used to go to Hershey, Chickasha, Oklahoma and other places near N.Illinois. I have what I need and other stuff that others need. I wish there was a place that had a good swap meet in E. Tennessee where I could sell some of my stuff.


Vic

rotorwrench 04-21-2026 01:14 PM

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I was too cheap to buy one for the asking price and then have to overhaul it so I converted the longer 1930 unit to the 29 length. It was a fair amount of work but even an overhaul is that. The steering shaft can be purchased new when available. I think I removed a little more than 13/16" from the column jacket and the control lever rods. I used the same type of lever quadrant as the early 2-tooth but I don't know what column it was removed from. It may have been from a 7-tooth unit. I've heard a person mention that they used a 7-tooth column with the lower end cut off but I don't know how well that would work. I wasn't born in Missouri but my Grandmother was. I shortened mine from the top. Shortening the bottom may also require trimming the top but I've never done that trick.

P.S. 04-21-2026 03:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by alexiskai (Post 2448156)
I'm aware of that, but it seemed like some of the commenters might have gotten the idea that you could swap the bottom end and the shaft and turn a 7-tooth into a 2-tooth. Wanted to clarify that wasn't true.

Ah, gotcha. Thank you!


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