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12-03-2014, 01:21 PM | #21 |
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Re: 1940 Ford Steering Wheel
I just replaced the steering wheel on my '40. I purchased from Drake; however, it is a Vintique wheel! I will say it is a very nice wheel, shiny black. It seem a shame to have to sand to paint to '40 two-tone. I called Carpenter and found out their wheels are also Vintique. My guess is this is an item that they have decided to 'work together' on. The problem I had was when it was tightened on the column there was 'a drag'. What I did to correct was use a Dremel tool to grind down the outer column where it comes into the steering column head. The issue is that an original wheel has an 1/8" 'step down about an inch from the wheel center which provides the clearance needed when tightened; the Vintage wheel does not. I hope this makes sense. I have since refurbished my original wheel which is what I should have done in the first place.
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02-25-2016, 02:13 PM | #22 |
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Re: 1940 Ford Steering Wheel
Great info. Now I have a 48 Ford car and a steering wheel from Lecarra with an adapter for a taper key shaft for the factory column. Will not fit. Looks like my shaft is to short for it. Factory wheel fit great. I have photos, but don't know how to attach them. Any help would be great
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06-29-2020, 07:05 AM | #23 |
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Re: 1940 Ford Steering Wheel
This is a little off subject, but I have a 41 Ford truck and I'm wondering what years of stock steering wheels will fit my truck? It has a tapered and keyed mounting. Thanks.
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06-29-2020, 08:40 AM | #24 |
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06-29-2020, 09:03 AM | #25 |
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Re: 1940 Ford Steering Wheel
Other wheels may fit, but some might not match or blend with the shape at the top of the mast.
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06-29-2020, 09:26 AM | #26 |
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06-29-2020, 10:56 AM | #27 |
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Re: 1940 Ford Steering Wheel
I have a commercial 4 spoke wheel that is in great shape. It came out of a 45 firetruck with 8220 miles. It is 18" dia so I wonder if the 1/2T or car wheel is smaller?
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06-29-2020, 02:44 PM | #28 |
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Re: 1940 Ford Steering Wheel
Dare to be different.
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06-29-2020, 03:13 PM | #29 |
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Re: 1940 Ford Steering Wheel
Winner, for sure! Only Jim (19Fordy) and a couple of other millionaires can afford one of these exquisite, multi-thousand-dollar steering wheels for a '40. He DOES have good taste, though! DD |
06-29-2020, 04:51 PM | #30 |
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Re: 1940 Ford Steering Wheel
I have heard those are actually Frazer steering wheels.
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06-29-2020, 06:18 PM | #31 |
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Re: 1940 Ford Steering Wheel
Kaiser Darin Roadster has this one with a somewhat similar center treatment. DD |
06-29-2020, 08:03 PM | #32 |
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06-29-2020, 08:06 PM | #33 |
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V8: How about about installing the billionaire dollar 49-51 Merc. accessory wheel.
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06-30-2020, 08:31 AM | #34 |
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Re: 1940 Ford Steering Wheel
Here is the 40 Banjo wheel I made for my 40 Sedan Delivery. G.M.
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06-30-2020, 08:50 AM | #35 |
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Re: 1940 Ford Steering Wheel
Like TJ, I think the stock wheel looks best, like it belongs there.
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