Will this steering box work?

[Anglianut]

OK, here is the deal. I have a nice steering box off a 1957 Anglia E100. It is easy to reverse for use in my cowl steering. I am concerned that it is to light duty. The Anglia original was around a 2000 lbs car. My Model A is open wheeled, V8, and a modified light weight body. It probably is about 2000 lbs. Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated. Already tried to find a 53 to 64 f100 box with no luck.

 

[Krooser]

Might be too light... might not.

A Ford box should be a piece of cake to find... '48 to '52 should work, too.

 

[King Herald]

I'm using a Corvair box on my RPU, and I've also heard rumours it might be too weak.

I want to get the geometry just right, so there is less stress on the box as possible, but I fear the front wheels are too far offset, as in the centre of the tire not close enough in-line with the kingpin centreline. if one wheel hits pot hole then it'll pull the steering over hard, wrenching the box/wheel hard. I may cut and shut the wheels to improve things. Shame, as they are brand new Speedway steeles.

 

[Anglianut]

Thanks for the input. I think I will keep searching for a Ford truck box.

 

[Blue Eyed Devil]

I have a '51 F-1 box I would let go. PM me if interested...