Ok i give up

[58 ford]

HEY EVERYBODY First off this is not my first build, i have been around the block before. This is just my first old ford!!! LOL Before i break something i thougt i better ask.HOW do you seperate the column from the steering box,i have the collar at the box off it is apart inside and I cant pull it apart!! ANY HELP OUT THERE THANKS ANDREW

[Julies Cool F1]

Are you talking about the steering shaft or the steering tube. The tube is held together on the bottom by a hose type clamp. Loosen it and (if you have your steering wheel off) the tube should slide right off. I'm not sure about the shaft. I would imagine it's part of the gearing in the box and th ebox has to be taken apart. Could be wrong?!?

[56panelford]

All I know is when they want you to return the core they tell you to cut it off, so it could be one very long part My manual is out in the shop covered in dust as I don't have much use for it
John

[havi]

If it's the same as a '48, then yep, the shaft goes right into the box. Would have to remove the pitman arm, and unbolt the box, and slide it down and forward til it clears.

[58 ford]

ok
This is the last thing to get apart before i pull the cab.i just do not want too break something.
I guess i will go lose some more hair!!! LOL

[NumberDummy]

Originally Posted by havi

If it's the same as a '48, then yep, the shaft goes right into the box. Would have to remove the pitman arm, and unbolt the box, and slide it down and forward til it clears.

1948/64: Same-o, same-o.

[ALBUQ F-1]

Originally Posted by havi

If it's the same as a '48, then yep, the shaft goes right into the box. Would have to remove the pitman arm, and unbolt the box, and slide it down and forward til it clears.

Exactly. Even with the seat out and the floor plates out, I think the truck needs to be lifted to get it out, if the front end sheet metal is on.

[dave boley]

I just sold one to a guy in LA and he wanted the box and shaft. It was kind of awkward to package so I had to make my own package. You have to take the box apart to get the shaft out.

Later Folks...

[56panelford]

I guess I misunderstood your question, if you're just wanting to remove the steering column to allow you to remove the cab, the steering box comes with the column. Removing the pitman arm and three bolts that hold the steering box and the floor plates will do it.
John

[58 ford]

THANKS EVERYBODY
I THINKS I GOTS IT NOW
CANT WAIT TOO GET THE FRAME SANDBLASTED!
WILL POST SOME PIX SOON OF WERE I RESCUED IT FROM IF EVERYBODY PROMISES NOT TO !!
ANDREW

[56panelford]

Originally Posted by 58 ford

THANKS EVERYBODY
I THINKS I GOTS IT NOW
CANT WAIT TOO GET THE FRAME SANDBLASTED!
WILL POST SOME PIX SOON OF WERE I RESCUED IT FROM IF EVERYBODY PROMISES NOT TO !!
ANDREW

Would like to see those pics and if it's good for a laugh all the better

[bobbytnm]

Originally Posted by 58 ford

THANKS EVERYBODY
I THINKS I GOTS IT NOW
CANT WAIT TOO GET THE FRAME SANDBLASTED!
WILL POST SOME PIX SOON OF WERE I RESCUED IT FROM IF EVERYBODY PROMISES NOT TO !!
ANDREW

The important thing is that you rexcued it. I too would love to see the pics

Bobby

[Old F1]

Originally Posted by 58 ford

WILL POST SOME PIX SOON OF WERE I RESCUED IT FROM IF EVERYBODY PROMISES NOT TO !! ANDREW

Let’s start a contest, where did it come from?

My cyber guess, ……….from a Federal or State Prison Farm.

Welcome to the site Andrew (but you don’t have to SHOUT, my hearing is bad but not that bad)

[bobbytnm]

Originally Posted by bobbytnm

The important thing is that you rexcued it.

Wow! nice spelling huh? I guess I should proof read my posts better.

OK, I'll toss out a guess as to where the truck came from.....

...hmmm.....lets see.......
..........was it buried in the woods in the back 40 of a little farm operated by the Sisters of Perpetual Suffering??

Bobby

[NumberDummy]

Bought from a little old lady in Pasadena, who said when she sold it...

"It's been a wonderful 'ol truck, I never had to change the oil!"