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Bondolero · 11-24-2011, 04:34 PM

Was considering an F1 box for my 34 pickup, is it superior to the stock 34 or should I do a complete rebuild on the 34 and leave it alone? I have a 34 core that is rusty with the main shaft cut off. Still has the pit man arm and steering rod. Either way will require a complete rebuild. I do want to maintain the proper Ford setup rather than go to cross steering.

Appreciate any advice as this is my first semi stock ford build.
thank you.

Flat Ernie · 11-24-2011, 11:44 PM

It is a vastly superior design...if it fits with your build, I'd do it.

bobH · 11-25-2011, 12:37 AM

I agree with Ernie, the later box is superior. However, how much work & modification do you want to do? And, somewhat importantly, what engine to you want to use. There is VERY little room with a flathead, for the steering. Find, look at, some stock 34's in your area. I've seen the truck box used, and it can be done. But, IMO, not easily. The truck box that came with one of my (long-ago) 34's was heavily modified on the mounting flange area. And, it was used with an OHV engine. (more room with OHV) If you are running a flathead, I'd look into this a little more carefully. If it were me, I'd stick with stock (for a flathead). As Ernie said, if it fits with your build....

NealinCA · 11-25-2011, 01:10 AM

Also consider that an F-1 box will change the steering column angle. The F-1 comes out of the bottom of the box....the 34 comes out of the top.

You can buy a new 15:1 sector and worm for you 34 steering box...and when adjusted correctly aren't a bad option.

Another way to go is to use a 36-37 Hudson box, as they are rolling sector like and F-1, but are configured just like a 32-34 box with the steering column coming out the top of the box. Finding a good one can be challenging though...

Neal

Flat Ernie · 11-25-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by NealinCA

Another way to go is to use a 36-37 Hudson box, as they are rolling sector like and F-1, but are configured just like a 32-34 box with the steering column coming out the top of the box. Finding a good one can be challenging though...

Agreed, but finding a good Hudson box is so challenging these days...

miss victoria · 11-25-2011, 11:33 AM

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56 ford pickup box comes out on top .ive done 3 for a 34 and made jigs to do it. it is a whole lotta work!!!

11-24-2011, 04:34 PM	#1
Bondolero Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: chander az Posts: 176	F1 pickup steering vs: stock 34 Was considering an F1 box for my 34 pickup, is it superior to the stock 34 or should I do a complete rebuild on the 34 and leave it alone? I have a 34 core that is rusty with the main shaft cut off. Still has the pit man arm and steering rod. Either way will require a complete rebuild. I do want to maintain the proper Ford setup rather than go to cross steering. Appreciate any advice as this is my first semi stock ford build. thank you. __________________ .

11-24-2011, 11:44 PM	#2
Flat Ernie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: 74FL Posts: 323	Re: F1 pickup steering vs: stock 34 It is a vastly superior design...if it fits with your build, I'd do it. __________________ Daddy always said, "If yer gonna be dumb, you gotta be tough" and I'm one tough sumbitch! T5 Tech

11-25-2011, 12:37 AM	#3
bobH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: so cal, placerville, vegas Posts: 1,394	Re: F1 pickup steering vs: stock 34 I agree with Ernie, the later box is superior. However, how much work & modification do you want to do? And, somewhat importantly, what engine to you want to use. There is VERY little room with a flathead, for the steering. Find, look at, some stock 34's in your area. I've seen the truck box used, and it can be done. But, IMO, not easily. The truck box that came with one of my (long-ago) 34's was heavily modified on the mounting flange area. And, it was used with an OHV engine. (more room with OHV) If you are running a flathead, I'd look into this a little more carefully. If it were me, I'd stick with stock (for a flathead). As Ernie said, if it fits with your build....

11-25-2011, 01:10 AM	#4
NealinCA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Central Coast, Calif. Posts: 839	Re: F1 pickup steering vs: stock 34 Also consider that an F-1 box will change the steering column angle. The F-1 comes out of the bottom of the box....the 34 comes out of the top. You can buy a new 15:1 sector and worm for you 34 steering box...and when adjusted correctly aren't a bad option. Another way to go is to use a 36-37 Hudson box, as they are rolling sector like and F-1, but are configured just like a 32-34 box with the steering column coming out the top of the box. Finding a good one can be challenging though... Neal

11-25-2011, 11:33 AM	#6
miss victoria Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 310	Re: F1 pickup steering vs: stock 34 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 56 ford pickup box comes out on top .ive done 3 for a 34 and made jigs to do it. it is a whole lotta work!!!