Oval failed the MOT today, main thing was the steering box is knackered (it does feel bad). Nobody seems to list oval steering boxes though, they're all 61- :?:
Anyone have any leads on finding one? (reconditioned is probably best)
Posted by: Rich Oakley - 22 July 2009 18:38:02
Rob,
You can fit a 1961 and later steering box (which is the easiest option), but you have to swap over the steering box drop-arm to a 1967-only one (ie: one that fits the output shaft on the steering box, but has the correct diameter holes for the track rod ends). Finding a good condition early steering box is tough, especially as you can't really tell if it's any good or not until you've fitted it to the car.
Rich.
Posted by: tman - 22 July 2009 18:49:10
I need to replace the box on our oval too. Just found this at BFY, any thoughts/comments? $169USD incl. a $60 exchange surcharge.
[url=https://www.bfyobsoleteparts.com/1946-60-beetle-steering-box-c-280-p-1-pr-4076.html]https://www.bfyobsoleteparts.com/1946-60-beetle-steering-box-c-280-p-1-pr-4076.html[/url]
[img]https://www.bfyobsoleteparts.com/image.php?type=P&id=4076[/img]
Posted by: Rich Oakley - 22 July 2009 19:11:37
That box looks like a good deal from BFY. Airmail shipping will be a bit on the heavy side too though (probably $75+)
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 22 July 2009 20:01:51
Shame you have to then also send them your one, still, no room left to keep hoarding these old parts for the sake of it...........like rusted out bumper mounts! :shock: :roll: :lol:
Posted by: pre67vw - 22 July 2009 20:03:45
What about the rebuild option? are the bits inside available?
Posted by: 54 Gertie - 22 July 2009 20:19:01
[quote=pre67vw]What about the rebuild option? are the bits inside available?[/quote]
I have always though about buying a new post 61- unit and putting the "guts" into the oval one? However, im sure that one small tiny part would not quite fit! :twisted:
Posted by: GKL 7 - 22 July 2009 20:25:20
HEY!Oakley,what's happening with your friend in Paris
(subtle reminder:wink: )
Posted by: Rich Oakley - 22 July 2009 21:15:48
[quote='50 Karmann]HEY!Oakley,what's happening with your friend in Paris
(subtle reminder:wink: )[/quote]
Nothing at the moment. Will keep you posted.
Posted by: Rich Oakley - 22 July 2009 21:18:02
[quote=pre67vw]What about the rebuild option? are the bits inside available?[/quote]
They come up for sale NOS sometimes, usually one bit at a time. However, it might be worth dropping my mate Mike Willis in S.Wales an email. An engineering shop rebuilt his steering box for him recently (however, it was an early Bay Window Bus box!). Worth a try.... [email protected]
Posted by: Chris - 22 July 2009 21:44:05
Rob,
How can you tell if they're knackered ? The reason is I think there's one in my garage, a spare one that is. Quite willing to post it to you if you want it. Just give me what it costs in postage. Thinking on though, I it might be a LHD one, but I was told that there is no difference.
Could get a quote for postage this weekend if you want.
Chris
Posted by: pre67vw - 22 July 2009 22:05:24
[quote=Chris]Rob,
How can you tell if they're knackered ? The reason is I think there's one in my garage, a spare one that is. Quite willing to post it to you if you want it. Just give me what it costs in postage. Thinking on though, I it might be a LHD one, but I was told that there is no difference.
Could get a quote for postage this weekend if you want.
Chris [/quote]
That would be great! It's a LHD one that I need (if there's a difference).
Posted by: pre67vw - 22 July 2009 22:23:11
Quick movie of the car's first outing...
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwDrMnC1NOo[/youtube]
Posted by: GKL 7 - 22 July 2009 23:12:36
Were you in a hurry?
Good to see it on the road.
Comforting to know that roof rack is not going to come off aswell:wink:
Posted by: Rich Oakley - 22 July 2009 23:24:25
[quote=pre67vw]
That would be great! It's a LHD one that I need (if there's a difference). [/quote]
Same box LHD or RHD, just the drop-arm is different.
Posted by: pre67vw - 14 August 2009 12:35:32
Yay! Oval passed the MOT :d
Big up to Chris for saving the day :beer: :beer: :beer:
Posted by: 55Kab - 14 August 2009 15:57:51
[quote=pre67vw]Yay! Oval passed the MOT :d [/quote]
Congrats Rob. :d Some photos of her please!
Posted by: GKL 7 - 14 August 2009 19:20:36
[quote=55Kab]
Some photos of her please!
[/quote]
Minus roof rack:lol: :lol: :lol:
Posted by: pre67vw - 14 August 2009 22:27:05
[quote='50 Karmann]
Minus roof rack:lol: :lol: :lol: [/quote]
Hmm, a bit tricky that one :lol:
Posted by: pre67vw - 17 August 2009 10:35:21
[quote=55Kab]
Congrats Rob. :d Some photos of her please!
[/quote]
How about a short video, watch on youTube and click HD to see it in it's true awesomeness...
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_NaBUUzue8[/youtube]
