The Ford Barn

cas3 · 11-16-2021, 07:00 AM

So a correct solution would be a home made hoop designed 90* to the drag link. Never seen it, but probably never was lookin for it.

glennpm · 11-16-2021, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by V8COOPMAN

cas3 .....I have a picture SOMEWHERE that I've looked for this past three hours that explains it perfectly, but I just can't find it. ...DD

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DD see my pictures in post #4

cas3 · 11-16-2021, 10:39 AM

Well Geez Glenn, I feel silly now, I looked at your pics but I guess since I know what a 34 spindle looks like I did not pay enough attention. Thanks for posting again

glennpm · 11-16-2021, 10:41 AM

Np!

V8COOPMAN · 11-16-2021, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cas3

Well Geez Glenn, I feel silly now, I looked at your pics but I guess since I know what a 34 spindle looks like I did not pay enough attention. Thanks for posting again

Well, DUH ......! Me TOO, Glenn .....PERFECTLY-clear "theory-explainer" picture, except that I just completely overlooked what it was portraying....BEFORE you enlarged it for me!

I guess that is one reason that I am so adamant about posting 'big' pics. But again, YOUR pic explains it perfectly. Is this FordBarn a GREAT PLACE .....or what? DD
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glennpm · 11-16-2021, 01:47 PM

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V8COOPMAN · 11-16-2021, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by glennpm

Yes it is! Fun helping out where I’m able too.

YOU're an invaluable source of information and experience, and certainly very generous with sharing such! DD
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glennpm · 11-17-2021, 07:02 AM

Thanks!

drfromnc · 11-17-2021, 09:28 AM

thanks to all of you. very informative and very much appreciated. Doug

GRAZIOLI · 02-22-2022, 09:02 AM

Looking for some assistance on the topic of steering on a 1934 pickup. Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement steering linkage and pitman arm. Both on the pickup I'm rebuilding are damaged. Obsolete parts has discontinued the '34 linkage and doesn't carry the pitman arm. I've searched 30 different early ford parts shops and can't find either of the anywhere?

Krylon32 · 02-22-2022, 10:03 AM

Try asking for a pitman arm and drag link on the wanted section of the Ford Barn. I got a really nice 33/34 pitman arm for 100.00 on there. I made my own drag link using a threaded rod and original 32/34 tie rod ends because I wanted the link to be adjustable.

Ideucev8 · 02-22-2022, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cas3

So a correct solution would be a home made hoop designed 90* to the drag link. Never seen it, but probably never was lookin for it.

That's how I have made them for the last 30 years.

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V8COOPMAN · 02-22-2022, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ideucev8

That's how I have made them for the last 30 years.

It would be interesting to see a picture of your end product. DD

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GRAZIOLI · 02-23-2022, 05:23 PM

Thanks

GRAZIOLI · 02-23-2022, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Krylon32

Try asking for a pitman arm and drag link on the wanted section of the Ford Barn. I got a really nice 33/34 pitman arm for 100.00 on there. I made my own drag link using a threaded rod and original 32/34 tie rod ends because I wanted the link to be adjustable.

Appreciate it. I have considered that. I'll try a wanted ad first.

drfromnc · 02-24-2022, 02:13 PM

Hey Grazioli, check your PMs. I sent you a message.

jimTN · 02-24-2022, 05:09 PM

The hoop pitman arm is a suicide wish. Put wheels and tires on there with an engine, turn the steering wheel and watch that hoop flex up and down. I modified one for my 34 by adding a third leg from another hoop welded to the hoop and bolted to one of the bottom backing plate bolt holes.

11-16-2021, 07:00 AM	#21
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,571	Re: 34 pickup steering arm question So a correct solution would be a home made hoop designed 90* to the drag link. Never seen it, but probably never was lookin for it.

11-16-2021, 10:39 AM	#23
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,571	Re: 34 pickup steering arm question Well Geez Glenn, I feel silly now, I looked at your pics but I guess since I know what a 34 spindle looks like I did not pay enough attention. Thanks for posting again

11-16-2021, 10:41 AM	#24
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: 34 pickup steering arm question Np!

11-16-2021, 01:47 PM	#26
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: 34 pickup steering arm question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Yes it is! Fun helping out where I’m able too.

11-17-2021, 07:02 AM	#28
glennpm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiscasset, Maine Posts: 1,981	Re: 34 pickup steering arm question Thanks!

11-17-2021, 09:28 AM	#29
drfromnc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Smithfield, NC Posts: 259	Re: 34 pickup steering arm question thanks to all of you. very informative and very much appreciated. Doug

02-22-2022, 09:02 AM	#30
GRAZIOLI Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13	Re: 34 pickup steering arm question Looking for some assistance on the topic of steering on a 1934 pickup. Does anyone know where I can buy a replacement steering linkage and pitman arm. Both on the pickup I'm rebuilding are damaged. Obsolete parts has discontinued the '34 linkage and doesn't carry the pitman arm. I've searched 30 different early ford parts shops and can't find either of the anywhere?

02-22-2022, 10:03 AM	#31
Krylon32 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,482	Re: 34 pickup steering arm question Try asking for a pitman arm and drag link on the wanted section of the Ford Barn. I got a really nice 33/34 pitman arm for 100.00 on there. I made my own drag link using a threaded rod and original 32/34 tie rod ends because I wanted the link to be adjustable.

02-23-2022, 05:23 PM	#34
GRAZIOLI Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: North Carolina Posts: 13	Re: 34 pickup steering arm question Thanks

02-24-2022, 02:13 PM	#36
drfromnc Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Smithfield, NC Posts: 259	Re: 34 pickup steering arm question Hey Grazioli, check your PMs. I sent you a message.

02-24-2022, 05:09 PM	#37
jimTN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Powell, TN Posts: 2,509	Re: 34 pickup steering arm question The hoop pitman arm is a suicide wish. Put wheels and tires on there with an engine, turn the steering wheel and watch that hoop flex up and down. I modified one for my 34 by adding a third leg from another hoop welded to the hoop and bolted to one of the bottom backing plate bolt holes.