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Having an issue on a 32 coupe. Usually after crossing railroad track or hitting a bump the car will go into a fairly bad shake or wobble. It will stop after slowing way down or stopping. Any thoughts would be appreciated, as I don't want to wreck my great grandfathers car.
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The first action is to lift the front end so both front tires are off the ground. Start with the steering wheel and shake or twist, checking for any loose connection. Let down ONE wheel and do the same again, checking for any joint that is loose. Fix any looseness. If the wheel bearing is loose, dismount, clean, inspect, and reassemble. Check air in the front wheels. Take for a test drive.  
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You also can check play in steering box, toe in/alignment, wear on kingpins, loose tierod ends, looseness in drag link as well as loose/worn spring shackles, non-working shocks, or a whole combination of things which can contribute to a "loose" front end. When I rebuilt my '31 Coach, I was amazed at how many things were worn out or completely out of adjustment up front. Good thing is they can all be repaired with a little effort, only the king pins require extra effort. I had to replace kingpins, front wheel seals, repack bearings, refit seats in drag link and tierod, replace spring pins/shackles, replace bushings in front spring seat and in steering box, refurbish shocks, and finally set toein. Tight as a drum now and goes down road in a straight line! Simple
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You may also want to check the "set" or "arch" of your springs against another car.If the springs lose their "arch" or set,it will cause the caster to go from positive for easier steering,through to neutral caster 0 degrees or possibly negative caster,which can cause the shaking in the steering you describe.
Assuming you've checked as AM & Gunsmoke have said,ie;all steering joints,correct tire pressure etc.
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I have checked about everything except for steering box, I think that might be the problem. It has always had a good bit of play. Thanks for all the suggestions.
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