The Ford Barn

Mel Gross · 05-30-2018, 02:51 PM

That is NOT one of our boxes!

There are many differences in what we do and the picture.

As mentioned above, between buying cores, cleaning, new parts, machining and labor, our pricing is still very reasonable.

Randy Gross

Dino's A · 05-30-2018, 10:49 PM

I have a box from Randy's father (Mel) And after being in the car for 25+ years, it still works like new.

1stGrumpy · 05-31-2018, 08:36 AM

I have one of Randy's boxes in my '29. I have a modified Model A and didn't need the hand controls or the light switch, it's a very nice upgrade to the 2 tooth that I had in it before. Randy is very easy to work with and seems to be willing to answer questions, I would buy from him again!

duke36 · 05-31-2018, 06:34 PM

These manual boxes have recirculating ball sector gears rather than the 2 tooth or 7 tooth
stock gears, and if not mistaken, like other boxes made by Gemmer and others from the '30's on, there are only 2 adjustments. One is the sector side screw and the other are shims at the lower cover . No need to remove the housing such as for the 2 tooth eccentric adjustment.

Railcarmover · 05-31-2018, 09:53 PM

Thanks,the box I have seemed to be a home made conversion.It cleaned up and checked out well so I'm going to use it.

dmdeaton · 06-01-2018, 07:50 PM

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I just put Randy's box in my frame up build. Going to get another for the roadster.

rfitzpatrick · 06-25-2018, 12:55 PM

Mel Gross's mail box will not take a message, nor does he respond to e-mailing -- is there any other way to access information about his F1 steering box? I have '31 Pickup
Thanks Guys

Bob C · 06-25-2018, 01:13 PM

He may be at one of the national meets.
Have you tried calling him, if he doesn't answer he will usually call
right back. 714-292-8660

Bob

rfitzpatrick · 06-25-2018, 05:40 PM

Doesn't answer phone, nor emailing. Where can I get more information?
Thanks

boo · 06-25-2018, 07:45 PM

1998 i bought a 29 phaeton over the phone and had Mel go to look at what i had bought, said it needed some work so i had Mel take it to his shop,rebuilt the front end w/F100 steering, his borg warner overdrive and cast brake drums pluss other things, i flew out from florida to work on the car, Mel picked me up every day and brought me to his shop after 3-4 days my wife flew out and we drove the car home to FL. Still have the car and the steering is still GREAT, love the OD and stops great.thanks RANDY

Russ/40 · 06-26-2018, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rfitzpatrick

Doesn't answer phone, nor emailing. Where can I get more information?
Thanks

What would you like to know?

rfitzpatrick · 06-26-2018, 07:01 AM

Mr Gross is highly recommended by my Model A Club here in Miami. I have absolutely no information such as address to send what, a ball-park price -- lots of things I don't even know to ask.
Maybe we're in a different time-zone
Thanks

rfitzpatrick · 06-26-2018, 09:54 AM

OK< I just got in touch will Mel!! He'd been hospitalized (nothing serious) and will send me the information shortly -- I have time. Saying the 1930/31 requires no modifications, tho, 1928/29's do. This gentleman came recommended to me by people I trust -- but this web-site started that search.
Thanks

05-30-2018, 02:51 PM	#21
Mel Gross Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 909	Re: F100 Steering by Randy That is NOT one of our boxes! There are many differences in what we do and the picture. As mentioned above, between buying cores, cleaning, new parts, machining and labor, our pricing is still very reasonable. Randy Gross

05-30-2018, 10:49 PM	#22
Dino's A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Arcadia, Ca. Posts: 251	Re: F100 Steering by Randy I have a box from Randy's father (Mel) And after being in the car for 25+ years, it still works like new.

05-31-2018, 06:34 PM	#24
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Re: F100 Steering by Randy These manual boxes have recirculating ball sector gears rather than the 2 tooth or 7 tooth stock gears, and if not mistaken, like other boxes made by Gemmer and others from the '30's on, there are only 2 adjustments. One is the sector side screw and the other are shims at the lower cover . No need to remove the housing such as for the 2 tooth eccentric adjustment.

05-31-2018, 09:53 PM	#25
Railcarmover BANNED Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Sacramento Posts: 1,262	Re: F100 Steering by Randy Thanks,the box I have seemed to be a home made conversion.It cleaned up and checked out well so I'm going to use it.

06-01-2018, 07:50 PM	#26
dmdeaton Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 45	Re: F100 Steering by Randy Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I just put Randy's box in my frame up build. Going to get another for the roadster.

06-25-2018, 12:55 PM	#27
rfitzpatrick Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 552	Re: F100 Steering by Randy Mel Gross's mail box will not take a message, nor does he respond to e-mailing -- is there any other way to access information about his F1 steering box? I have '31 Pickup Thanks Guys

06-25-2018, 01:13 PM	#28
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,750	Re: F100 Steering by Randy He may be at one of the national meets. Have you tried calling him, if he doesn't answer he will usually call right back. 714-292-8660 Bob

06-25-2018, 05:40 PM	#29
rfitzpatrick Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 552	Re: F100 Steering by Randy Doesn't answer phone, nor emailing. Where can I get more information? Thanks

06-25-2018, 07:45 PM	#30
boo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: stuart, fl Posts: 156	Re: F100 Steering by Randy 1998 i bought a 29 phaeton over the phone and had Mel go to look at what i had bought, said it needed some work so i had Mel take it to his shop,rebuilt the front end w/F100 steering, his borg warner overdrive and cast brake drums pluss other things, i flew out from florida to work on the car, Mel picked me up every day and brought me to his shop after 3-4 days my wife flew out and we drove the car home to FL. Still have the car and the steering is still GREAT, love the OD and stops great.thanks RANDY

06-26-2018, 07:01 AM	#32
rfitzpatrick Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 552	Re: F100 Steering by Randy Mr Gross is highly recommended by my Model A Club here in Miami. I have absolutely no information such as address to send what, a ball-park price -- lots of things I don't even know to ask. Maybe we're in a different time-zone Thanks

06-26-2018, 09:54 AM	#33
rfitzpatrick Senior Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: Coral Springs, Florida Posts: 552	Re: F100 Steering by Randy OK< I just got in touch will Mel!! He'd been hospitalized (nothing serious) and will send me the information shortly -- I have time. Saying the 1930/31 requires no modifications, tho, 1928/29's do. This gentleman came recommended to me by people I trust -- but this web-site started that search. Thanks