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charlesea · 05-29-2015, 09:01 AM

Does anyone know who it is that makes the F100 steering box for the Model A around Dallas? I need contact numbers.
Thanks
Charles

CarlG · 05-29-2015, 09:27 AM

Two placed I know of in California:
• modelaonly.net
• Randy Gross

charlesea · 05-29-2015, 01:57 PM

Thanks for the info on Randy Gross. Will contact him.

Ed Pitts · 05-29-2015, 02:25 PM

Randy builds a really nice product. Installed one a couple months ago and really like it.
Ed

Larry Jenkins · 05-29-2015, 03:59 PM

Could someone explain what this is, why it's better and how much?

Thank you!

Larry Jenkins

CarlG · 05-29-2015, 04:10 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Jenkins

Could someone explain what this is, why it's better and how much?

Thank you!

Larry Jenkins

Check it out on this web site:
www.modelaonly.net

4port · 05-29-2015, 04:40 PM

The man near Dallas is Bob Craig who is Garland, TX. You can get his phone # through a Google search or PM me. Years ago I attended a workshop he did on F100 conversions. Pricing starts around $500 and go down from there depending on the parts you supply. The donor box sector housing end is machined on a mill to match the shape of a model a sector housing including correct taper for frame rail. The sector shaft is machined square to accept the Model A pitman arm. A sleeve is machined to adapt the Model A column to the lesser diameter F100 steering shaft column mount. The Model A steering shaft is machined, sleeved and welded to the lower shaft from the F100 box. All aligned in a lathe. An adapter is made to hold the light switch housing. New sector roller, worm, bearings and seals are added as needed and adjusted. All machine work is high quality.

Brendan · 05-29-2015, 06:31 PM

I have a 36 pickup that is all stock, and a 29
roadster that has a f-1 box in it, the A steers a lot easier then the 36 pickup, I think the 36 pickup would steer easier then a stock A

Larry Jenkins · 05-29-2015, 06:48 PM

Thank you Carl..

His site (domain name) has expired pending re-certification.

Larry Jenkins

mrtexas · 05-29-2015, 06:53 PM

An F100 is better because the parts have been restored. Restore your Model A box and it's just as good IMHO. I've had both.

https://sites.google.com/site/mrtexa...e/f100steering

Synchro909 · 05-29-2015, 07:17 PM

F100 steering boxes are only available in LHD. I have one that is about as useful to me as fly screens would be on a submarine. Can't comment on how good they are compared to an original Model A box.
Anyone want it? (Cheap).You arrange freight. PM me.

CarlG · 05-29-2015, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Jenkins

Thank you Carl..

His site (domain name) has expired pending re-certification.

Larry Jenkins

Thanks Larry, Just talked to Dave, he sez:

"Carl, website down, had 2 domains canceled one. they canceled the wrong one! hope to have everything repaired by Monday. "

Pete · 05-29-2015, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4port

The man near Dallas is Bob Craig who is Garland, TX. You can get his phone # through a Google search or PM me. Years ago I attended a workshop he did on F100 conversions. Pricing starts around $500 and go down from there depending on the parts you supply. The donor box sector housing end is machined on a mill to match the shape of a model a sector housing including correct taper for frame rail. The sector shaft is machined square to accept the Model A pitman arm. A sleeve is machined to adapt the Model A column to the lesser diameter F100 steering shaft column mount. The Model A steering shaft is machined, sleeved and welded to the lower shaft from the F100 box. All aligned in a lathe. An adapter is made to hold the light switch housing. New sector roller, worm, bearings and seals are added as needed and adjusted. All machine work is high quality.

These can be converted to be a bolt in mod. without welding.. Several do it.
WELDED STEERING PARTS ARE A SHORTCUT TO THE GRAVE.

Richie R · 06-02-2015, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synchro909

F100 steering boxes are only available in LHD. I have one that is about as useful to me as fly screens would be on a submarine. Can't comment on how good they are compared to an original Model A box.
Anyone want it? (Cheap).You arrange freight. PM me.

F1 steering boxs in RHD are in Australia, but yes rare.

I have actually the steering assy from a RHD F1, everything but the steering box. I'am actually having the "swan neck" part of the steering that's mounted to the spindle bent to use in a transverse spring arrangement.

CarlG · 06-03-2015, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Jenkins

Could someone explain what this is, why it's better and how much?

Thank you!

Larry Jenkins

Quote:

Originally Posted by CarlG

Check it out on this web site:
www.modelaonly.net

Quote:

Originally Posted by Larry Jenkins

Thank you Carl..

His site (domain name) has expired pending re-certification.

Larry Jenkins

Web Site is now back up and running.

05-29-2015, 09:01 AM	#1
charlesea Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 640	F100 steering box Does anyone know who it is that makes the F100 steering box for the Model A around Dallas? I need contact numbers. Thanks Charles

05-29-2015, 09:27 AM	#2
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,117	Re: F100 steering box Two placed I know of in California: • modelaonly.net • Randy Gross __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club Last edited by CarlG; 05-29-2015 at 03:01 PM. Reason: add info

05-29-2015, 01:57 PM	#3
charlesea Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montgomery, Al. Posts: 640	Re: F100 steering box Thanks for the info on Randy Gross. Will contact him.

05-29-2015, 02:25 PM	#4
Ed Pitts Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 598	Re: F100 steering box Randy builds a really nice product. Installed one a couple months ago and really like it. Ed

05-29-2015, 03:59 PM	#5
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Re: F100 steering box Could someone explain what this is, why it's better and how much? Thank you! Larry Jenkins

05-29-2015, 04:40 PM	#7
4port Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 112	Re: F100 steering box The man near Dallas is Bob Craig who is Garland, TX. You can get his phone # through a Google search or PM me. Years ago I attended a workshop he did on F100 conversions. Pricing starts around $500 and go down from there depending on the parts you supply. The donor box sector housing end is machined on a mill to match the shape of a model a sector housing including correct taper for frame rail. The sector shaft is machined square to accept the Model A pitman arm. A sleeve is machined to adapt the Model A column to the lesser diameter F100 steering shaft column mount. The Model A steering shaft is machined, sleeved and welded to the lower shaft from the F100 box. All aligned in a lathe. An adapter is made to hold the light switch housing. New sector roller, worm, bearings and seals are added as needed and adjusted. All machine work is high quality.

05-29-2015, 06:31 PM	#8
Brendan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: At my kitchen table in Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 2,904	Re: F100 steering box I have a 36 pickup that is all stock, and a 29 roadster that has a f-1 box in it, the A steers a lot easier then the 36 pickup, I think the 36 pickup would steer easier then a stock A __________________ If it would have been a snake it would have bit ya! i can't spell my way out of a paper bag!

05-29-2015, 06:48 PM	#9
Larry Jenkins BANNED Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: East Central Iowa Posts: 1,275	Re: F100 steering box Thank you Carl.. His site (domain name) has expired pending re-certification. Larry Jenkins

05-29-2015, 06:53 PM	#10
mrtexas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 4,395	Re: F100 steering box An F100 is better because the parts have been restored. Restore your Model A box and it's just as good IMHO. I've had both. https://sites.google.com/site/mrtexa...e/f100steering

05-29-2015, 07:17 PM	#11
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 7,505	Re: F100 steering box F100 steering boxes are only available in LHD. I have one that is about as useful to me as fly screens would be on a submarine. Can't comment on how good they are compared to an original Model A box. Anyone want it? (Cheap).You arrange freight. PM me. __________________ I'm part of the only ever generation with an analogue childhood and a digital adulthood.