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Technical 525 steering box in a 40s BOP

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Bangingoldtin, Jan 16, 2024.

  1. After exhausting research, not much to be found. Before I put the Nailhead/ST400 in my 40 Buick, I would like to upgrade the steering box to a Saginaw/Borgeson 525 manual box. Nobody seems to make a bracket, so I guess I need to roll my own. The ch***is is different from the Chevy, but Olds, Poncho, and Buick are very similar from 40 to 47. Anybody out there done this and can share a pattern for the bracket? I want to keep the original ch***is and front suspension as those cars rode well, and a dropped spindle kit is available as well as brake upgrades. I know a Buick is off the beaten path and as @squirrel puts it is a grandpa car (I resemble that comment), but it is something different. Anybody?
     
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  2. 325w
    Joined: Feb 18, 2008
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    Wasn’t the 525 used in some GM pick ups. Uses the same bracket mount as Vega. Shouldn’t be that big of issue.
     
  3. gnichols
    Joined: Mar 6, 2008
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    from Tampa, FL

    I could be wrong but I think the 525 and Vega have the same 3 mounting holes. Lots of Vega stuff out there.
     
    Last edited: Jan 16, 2024
  4. RICH B
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    If you didn't want to start from scratch; you could pick up a Weedetr or Pete & Jakes '35-'40 Ford mount and trim off the "Ford" flanges and you would be half way to a mount.
     
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  5. dwollam
    Joined: Oct 22, 2012
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    I used the Vega mount plate with a 525 box on my '33 Plymouth.

    Dave
     
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  6. bill gruendeman
    Joined: Jun 18, 2019
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    I think @AGELE55 did this, do a search of his 39 Pontiac build.
     

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