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32forddump · 03-21-2021, 05:45 PM

I have a 42-47 pickup frame and I'm trying to bolt the steering box up to the frame. I have tried both 3/8 and 7/16 coarse and fine bolts but nothing wants to thread in. I just need to know what size the thread is so i can re-tap the holes.

Mart · 03-21-2021, 05:51 PM

Are they different than the normal car fitment. or 41 pickup? They just have 3/8 clearance holes with no threads and use a nut and bolt.

Could yours have been modified? Is it the original box?

Hang on, are they push pull? I'm not too familiar with those years of pickups.

Mart.

V8COOPMAN · 03-21-2021, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mart

Are they different than the normal car fitment. or 41 pickup? They just have 3/8 clearance holes with no threads and use a nut and bolt.

Could yours have been modified? Is it the original box?

Hang on, are they push pull? I'm not too familiar with those years of pickups.

Mart.

'42 is the first year for the new "H" pick-up chassis with the parallel leaf springs, and I believe....as you call it, the "push/pull" box. DD

32forddump · 03-21-2021, 06:47 PM

The two holes in the frame have a nut welded inside to catch the bolt. Then there is a single hole below the frame which is a through hole. Since the nuts are inside the frame it is difficult to get a look at the threads.

Push / pull?

32forddump · 03-22-2021, 06:24 AM

bob

ponymare · 03-22-2021, 06:45 AM

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As stated, the top two nuts are welded in, and are 3/8 and fine thread, possible rust or damaged threads, or the nuts have broken loose from the weld.

32forddump · 03-22-2021, 03:20 PM

Excellent!!
Thanks

03-21-2021, 05:45 PM	#1
32forddump Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ashby, Mass Posts: 452	1942 pickup steering box anchor bolts I have a 42-47 pickup frame and I'm trying to bolt the steering box up to the frame. I have tried both 3/8 and 7/16 coarse and fine bolts but nothing wants to thread in. I just need to know what size the thread is so i can re-tap the holes. __________________ I know I can, I know I can http://www.flickr.com/photos/waltsprojects/

03-21-2021, 05:51 PM	#2
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 8,749	Re: 1942 pickup steering box anchor bolts Are they different than the normal car fitment. or 41 pickup? They just have 3/8 clearance holes with no threads and use a nut and bolt. Could yours have been modified? Is it the original box? Hang on, are they push pull? I'm not too familiar with those years of pickups. Mart.

03-21-2021, 06:47 PM	#4
32forddump Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ashby, Mass Posts: 452	Re: 1942 pickup steering box anchor bolts The two holes in the frame have a nut welded inside to catch the bolt. Then there is a single hole below the frame which is a through hole. Since the nuts are inside the frame it is difficult to get a look at the threads. Push / pull? __________________ I know I can, I know I can http://www.flickr.com/photos/waltsprojects/

03-22-2021, 06:24 AM	#5
32forddump Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ashby, Mass Posts: 452	Re: 1942 pickup steering box anchor bolts bob __________________ I know I can, I know I can http://www.flickr.com/photos/waltsprojects/

03-22-2021, 06:45 AM	#6
ponymare Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 160	Re: 1942 pickup steering box anchor bolts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) As stated, the top two nuts are welded in, and are 3/8 and fine thread, possible rust or damaged threads, or the nuts have broken loose from the weld.

03-22-2021, 03:20 PM	#7
32forddump Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ashby, Mass Posts: 452	Re: 1942 pickup steering box anchor bolts Excellent!! Thanks __________________ I know I can, I know I can http://www.flickr.com/photos/waltsprojects/