Tom: Thanks for looking that up. It covers most of my questions. I think I got info on the horn mod somewhere before, but had forgotten. My memory has never been great, & as I've recently turned 65, it isn't getting any better.....     

Paul

Tom: Thanks but I'm told that the steering column shaft on a 59 is longer (?) This thread has digressed somewhat, so I still have my questions...  

Paul

Jim: Since you have both a 54 and 56, is the 54 box the same as the 56 and do they mount the same? Thanks



Paul




54 Victoria 312;  48 Ford Conv 302, 56 Bird 312
Forever Ford
Midland Park, NJ

These boxes require cutting your steering shaft and putting in a universal joint. Chuck

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MoonShadow, 292 w/McCulloch, 28 Chrysler Roadster, 354 Hemi)
Manchester, New Hampshire

Jim: Thanks for the info.. however your car is a 55-56 chassis. Mine is a 57, I don't think the steering box assemblies interchange ? Do they ?

Paul

Jim, was the column the right length, how about the steering wheel, was there an adaptor needed? Gerry

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You can go to the local salvage yard and find a steering box from a late 60's Cougar.  The Cougar is much preferred over the Mustang box as they all had power steering and so the box never got much of a workout.  I have one on my 56 Fairlane (Saginaw 3550a) and the only difference from factory that I have found is that you will have to drill one hole in the frame for a bolt.  Two of the three bolt holes are a perfect match.  Hope this gives you some options.  Also, the Cougar ones are a few years newer. Another big plus is that the Cougar box cost me $75.00 from the local salvage yard.  Check the prices of the 3550 in Summit from "Flaming River".  $400+ and it doesn't take long to find the salvage yard

Jim (site owner)
'56 Club Sedan - Ted Eaton built 429 hp '292/318, '54 Sunliner - stock '302

I need to replace my 1957 steering box as it has a flat spot in it.  The existing box is Casting # AJ-3550-C on the main case. Does anyone have the casting # (preferred) or part # for a 58 box, as I'm  looking for one.  I've been told the 58 box is an improved design, but should bolt right in. Any info appreciated. Thanks. 

Paul