I think it's a '34 Ford, box, column, and wheel. The switch seems to be also. However, that 'tang' next to the clamp on the mast jacket is a black zip tie...
Yes, Rick. It's a Ross box, parts to rebuild it are available, in a 'kit'... I had the identical steering box in my first 'roadster', a channeled '31 Model A Cabriolet over a gennie '32 frame. Flathead 59A-B, '37 Lincoln box, '32 rear. Car was NOT a 'lightweight', had all the original wood (!) and a strong subframe, weighed 2200 lbs. Steered as nice as friends' F-1 steering boxes in similar cars. If it's rebuilt, it's fine for a light car...
OK Mike, I am building a '30/31 A-V8 PU. post war push truck style. I would like to keep it "all vintage" to a point! Thanks Again... Rick.