Relative cost of repairs/ steering box

[Craig Schwartz]

I told a mechanic friend about my intent to buy a BB (gas,FC31, 1974).
After he stopped telling about the fuel mileage he calmed down and
suggested I research the following questions to get
a sense of how expensive it is to repair a BB, whose parts may not
be available.

- is the steering box available from the original mfgr, and what is
it's cost ?
- is it available from anyone else, and cost ?
- est. cost to fabricate from scratch, or is there a substitute ?

any thoughts on this ?

thanks,
- Craig, Venice, CA