NEW need some help
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NEW need some help
I have a 1953 F100 i am restomodding the truck is a 215 inline6 with a 3 speed manual
i have a few things i need help with
1. i want to know will the pre existing steering colom work with a newer front end i have a 03 crown vic front end i am putting on
2.i have a 302 thats going in i want to keep the truck a manual i want to know is there any 5 speed transmissions that i can use with the pre existing hard where
thanks for the help
i have a few things i need help with
1. i want to know will the pre existing steering colom work with a newer front end i have a 03 crown vic front end i am putting on
2.i have a 302 thats going in i want to keep the truck a manual i want to know is there any 5 speed transmissions that i can use with the pre existing hard where
thanks for the help
Cargo Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Elk River, MN
I doubt you can use the stock steering column since it goes into a manual steering gear box with a weird spline arrangement, plus it will be to long and difficult to cut down. Most likely, you will need a IDIDIT or Flaming River brand reproduction of a GM column. They come in different finishes and lengths and with or without column shift. (2) what pre-existing hardware are you asking about? Transmission crossmember can not be used with a different transmission, but cross members are easy to fabricate or buy ready to bolt in. Oh, and a warm welcome to the forum of Ford Truck Lovers.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Oct 2011
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From: Birdsboro PA
The original column can be used. You will have to get a bushing similar to this 1948-64 Ford F-100 Column Delron Bush & Sleeve, Lower Centering to center the steering shaft in the column since the shaft is fixed to the steering box you will be removing. You sill also have to make a floor mount to hold the column solid and attach a u joint to the existing steering shaft.
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