Re: Model "A" Era Accessories - Wood Steering Wheel
LaPierre made twelve sided wood steering wheels for the 1929-1931 Model A's. The wheels sold for $7.50 and the checkerboard inserted gear shift knob was $1.50. Original wood wheels are very, very hard to find.
The first picture is an original wheel on a Council Bluffs, Iowa station wagon. The next picture is an ad from a 1929 Ford Service magazine. The third picture is a wheel I made because in over 50 years of searching I could never find an original to buy. I once considered buying a Model A just to get the wood wheel it had. Once you drive a Model A with a velvet smooth Walnut steering wheel you will not want to go back to Henry's wheel. Neat accessory as it is right in front of you for you to enjoy instead of something on the back bumper for the guy behind you to enjoy!
Last edited by DKnapp; 10-29-2019 at 08:56 PM.
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