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mustang8 · 07-14-2015, 09:17 AM

Hey guys does anyone know how to go about putting a little smaller steering wheel on my truck? I know how to go about it but wondering what the size or spline would be for this truck so I can start looking on evil bay for a decent new or used one. I know why they had them so dang bug but even an inch or two smaller sure would be better. Thanks. Luke

gearhead1952 · 07-16-2015, 08:21 PM

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Well the truck ones from later years are still going to be big. My 52 came with a 51 car wheel but also had the column mast from the car as well. I wasn't into the car wheel so I put a Vintique 40 style wheel and modified the hole to fit the F1 shaft. The repro wheel is a bit smaller than stock size. I used a 53-55 column mast to give me turn signals. Ford used the F1 spline and taper for many years. May even be able to find a 60s wheel that might work but don't quote me on it.

07-14-2015, 09:17 AM	#1
mustang8 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 200	48 F1 Steering Wheel Replacement Options??? Hey guys does anyone know how to go about putting a little smaller steering wheel on my truck? I know how to go about it but wondering what the size or spline would be for this truck so I can start looking on evil bay for a decent new or used one. I know why they had them so dang bug but even an inch or two smaller sure would be better. Thanks. Luke

07-16-2015, 08:21 PM	#2
gearhead1952 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Julesburg, Colorado Posts: 714	Re: 48 F1 Steering Wheel Replacement Options??? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Well the truck ones from later years are still going to be big. My 52 came with a 51 car wheel but also had the column mast from the car as well. I wasn't into the car wheel so I put a Vintique 40 style wheel and modified the hole to fit the F1 shaft. The repro wheel is a bit smaller than stock size. I used a 53-55 column mast to give me turn signals. Ford used the F1 spline and taper for many years. May even be able to find a 60s wheel that might work but don't quote me on it.