Steering for 38 ford

38 Rich · #1 (**permalink**) 12-15-2007, 12:35 PM

Does anyone have any information on what steering column to use on a 1938 ford pick up with a after maeket IFS and a 350 chevy?

loholland · #2 (**permalink**) 12-15-2007, 07:05 PM

38 Rich, Unless you purchase one of the new aftermarket units you probably will find that nothing will bolt right in without some modifications. I think the thing you will have to check is the length of the column making sure it will reach through the floorboard to hook up. I think a lot of hotrodders use columns out of vans because they are longer. I intend to try and use the original column in my 46 even though it has a mII ifs and 302. I'll have to cut back the outside install some kind of bearing and put a u-joint on the shaft, then figure out how to hook it to the rack. Sometimes you have to be creative.

38 Rich · #3 (**permalink**) 12-26-2007, 04:59 PM

Thanks for the info.I now have the cross member welded in place and then I am going to install the wheels and all the stuff in between.After that I am installing the engine and trans so I can tell what kind of colum to intsall.First time doing this and it is all good---so far.You are right about things not just bolting togeather,the cross member kit was a good challenge.

loholland · #4 (**permalink**) 12-27-2007, 04:37 PM

What company did you decide to purchase your crossmember kit? Just wondered.

38 Rich · #5 (**permalink**) 01-11-2008, 01:32 PM

Sorry for taking so long to answer your question.
I have a total cost IFS and used a CE trans mount /x member replacement.
This project has taken longer than I anticipated due to large amounts of grinding, and re shapeing the frame parts that were damaged. I have just gotten the crossmember installed and look forward to the front end assembly.