Good Morning to One and All, I am a older Hot Rodder. Started a T-Bucket when I was a Teenager. Never finished it. Probably good that I didn't. Why ? I had a Aluminum Head 427 Engine in it. The L89 version. Since then I have been heavily involved with 32 Fords. I have a 32 - 5 Window at the moment I am riding the fence on about selling it. It is a very traditional hiboy if anyone is interested. You can see it on Instagram. Ok - enough of me and history. I have started a T-bucket project. Metal 1922 Front Half of a Touring Body. Es*** Frame rails. 401 Buick Engine. 37 Tube Axle. Halibrand Wheels. I have collected almost everything I need. Just a few items left. What I want to ask You fellows; .........What is the Very best Steering Box to use on a T- Bucket now days. Years ago I had a Corvair on mine. But I know there has been a lot of advancement in that area since the 60's. And I'm sure there are a lot of fellows out there that are extremely knowledge when it comes to building a T- Bucket. Much more than myself. So if some of You fellows would chime in and give me some real good up to date advice on selecting a steering box ( and why ) for a T- Bucket I would be much appreciative. Thanking You All in Advance. Sincerely, Bernie
A reversed Corvair is likely the easiest, cheapest most available. These days with several ready to go aftermarket ones available for a t bucket with side steer . Of course there are other early options . I'm going going with a reversed Corvair aftermarket boxing my gl*** 27 build . It's simple proven and I don't have to have to reinvent everthing with everything else going on. If it was a steel body early style build then I'd maybe go with something pre early 60's
^^^agree^^^ A reversed corvair gear is still an excellent choice, heavy enough to handle the weight, small enough to tuck into tight places. Still find them, sometimes cheap. "Very best" is a relative term. The corvair would be my first choice.... ...
Must go with genuine no repro ****. Have not real experience, but research tells over and over that, one place you can't go wrong on is Borgeson products.
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