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Robbyh · 05-26-2015, 12:58 AM

What year did the solid cast steering boxes fit and the
Steering boxes the have the colume tube that clamp on what year is it
Is one better then the other?
Thanks for your input

Mike V. Florida · 05-26-2015, 01:26 AM

Seven tooth steering boxes were used between the start to March 1930.

The 2 tooth steering boxes were used between Feb 1929 until the end.

Tom Wesenberg · 05-26-2015, 06:03 AM

The 7 tooth one piece was from the start and used on different models through 1929, but some trucks might have had it as late as 1930 (I think). You'd have to check the Judging Standards to be sure when they were last used.

The 2 tooth two piece column was introduced in February 1929 and used to the end.
My early 1929 Tudor (2-23-29 gas tank date) has the new 2 tooth.

Allanw · 05-26-2015, 06:35 PM

We have a RHD 29 Tudor, I seem to recall was sold here in NZ Setember '29, but I have no idea when the kit would have been made in Canada.

Now, for a hijack:
It has a 7 tooth early box..... but we just discovered a crack in the case!!! Should we repair/replace or "upgrade" to the 2 tooth for the better adjustability??? Either way, I'll be rebuilding it first. Local engineer says he can repair the crack.

Synchro909 · 05-27-2015, 09:59 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Allanw

We have a RHD 29 Tudor, I seem to recall was sold here in NZ Setember '29, but I have no idea when the kit would have been made in Canada.

Now, for a hijack:
It has a 7 tooth early box..... but we just discovered a crack in the case!!! Should we repair/replace or "upgrade" to the 2 tooth for the better adjustability??? Either way, I'll be rebuilding it first. Local engineer says he can repair the crack.

Allan, If you can lay your hands on a RHD 2 tooth steering box, I'd put that in. I experienced better steering when I did that but the steering boxes are not easy to find.
oh, and if you are using Les Andrew's books as a guide when assembling a 2 tooth box, be careful. He gets it wrong. By the way, if you happen accross a spare 2 tooth box, Pls let me know. The 7 tooth in my '28 Tudor would go.
PM me for a contact over in US for a supply of RHD bits and lots of very helpful info.

05-26-2015, 12:58 AM	#1
Robbyh Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 2	Steering boxes What year did the solid cast steering boxes fit and the Steering boxes the have the colume tube that clamp on what year is it Is one better then the other? Thanks for your input

05-26-2015, 01:26 AM	#2
Mike V. Florida Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 14,054	Re: Steering boxes Seven tooth steering boxes were used between the start to March 1930. The 2 tooth steering boxes were used between Feb 1929 until the end. __________________ What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them. - Henry Ford II Last edited by Mike V. Florida; 05-26-2015 at 01:49 AM.

05-26-2015, 06:03 AM	#3
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Steering boxes The 7 tooth one piece was from the start and used on different models through 1929, but some trucks might have had it as late as 1930 (I think). You'd have to check the Judging Standards to be sure when they were last used. The 2 tooth two piece column was introduced in February 1929 and used to the end. My early 1929 Tudor (2-23-29 gas tank date) has the new 2 tooth.

05-26-2015, 06:35 PM	#4
Allanw Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Whangarei, New Zealand Posts: 298	Re: Steering boxes We have a RHD 29 Tudor, I seem to recall was sold here in NZ Setember '29, but I have no idea when the kit would have been made in Canada. Now, for a hijack: It has a 7 tooth early box..... but we just discovered a crack in the case!!! Should we repair/replace or "upgrade" to the 2 tooth for the better adjustability??? Either way, I'll be rebuilding it first. Local engineer says he can repair the crack. __________________ Allan '29 Tudor, Canadian RHD Whangarei, NZ "Duct Tape can't fix stupid, but it can MUFFLE the sound"