I plan on tightening up my steering on my 58 Fairlane this winter. I picked up a steering box and shaft from a guy who bought it for his 59. It did not fit his 59. I want to do this work when I pull the engine and freshen things up a bit.



My question is this: The steering box on my early 58 has the adjustment nut in the middle of the unit, and it has the horn wire through the steering shaft.

The one I bought has the adjustment nut offset to the side a bit and there is no space for the horn wire through the middle of the shaft. Do I now have the correct 1958 steering box?



I want to put in the newly bought steering unit and shaft but how do I tell if it is ok while it is sitting on my bench?

It turns nicely and has some oil in it still.

Any suggestions?




Gordie T           Long Point, Ontario