mystery steering column

i picked up what i figured to be a ford steering column, but is not. other that a couple numbers the only symbol i could find was a little ''iron cross'' with either an ''I'' or a ''1'' in the center

It looks to be off of a 40s Plymouth pickup

It looks to be off of a 40s Plymouth pickup

I think it is more like 1920s something....at least the steering wheel spoke part, but Dan knows his columns.

You're correct John, I don't believe the steering wheel is correct for that column.

The grease Zerk, column drop and the control rod at the bottom makes me think it is 1920's/30's

my thought exactly looks very 20's-30's

Spark and accelerator in the middle with no headlight switch on the bottom = '20s? Oil fitting is for push-and-twist-on Alemite (?) gun type. Size of the thing looks like a larger, heavier car? I would think there will be a brand and casting number under the oil and dirt on the box body?

We just rebuilt a 1941 Plymouth pickup gear that was very close to this. That being said, it could be off of an older vehicle. I just haven't found one that looks any closer yet. I'll continue searching to try and find something.

Thats way older than a early 40's Ply/Dodge PU. Gear box shape is different too.

I'd say 20's also.

Dodge and Plymouth pickups didn't use the same gear in the early 40's. Cars were more interchangeable. I'll continue to search some earlier models till I find an exact match.

I think I've found it. It looks like a 1929 Chrysler gear. Here are some photos of the last one we rebuilt.

I also found the photos of the 1941 Plymouth pickup gear that I was referencing earlier. There are some differences that would have been easily notable if I had found these photos earlier. Forgive me, I can only refer to my memory (as scary as that sounds ) until I find these photos.

Looks a lot like '30 Chev. The steering Spider prolly is. But it may not be correct for the column.

I will have to go and look at my spare parts pile. The alemite fitting works for that era too.

while it looks really close its not exactly the same.......still maybe mopar though?

What are the differences your noticing?

My mistake. Much different than '30 chev.

well for instance look at the lower section in this picture.....notice its nearly a full circle while the one you posted is not.

its been a year so id like to bump for some newer input 

It looks typical of Gemmer, which came in several different sizes.  Dimensions would be useful to determine what it could be used for;  if it is not badly worn.   It is not surprising that it is from a left hand drive car, but it could replace a missing right hand drive box if you can run the shaft with the worm gear underneath  instead of on top; and then it will steer in the right direction.

If the shaft is solid, That would mean no horn button in the center of the wheel either. Dandy Dave!