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12-26-2023, 10:41 AM | #1 |
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Is Banjo wheel appropriate for 1946 car ?
I have a 1946 Woodie that I think would look great with a banjo wheel - but I can't recall seeing a post war car with a banjo wheel
Were they no longer offered by Ford after the war ? Were there aftermarket manufacturers ? Thanks Bluecollarbill [email protected] |
12-26-2023, 10:52 AM | #2 |
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Re: Is Banjo wheel appropriate for 1946 car ?
Don't know the answers to your banjo steering wheel availability on a 46 but, if you like it on your car "go for it". I personally think it would look great.
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12-26-2023, 11:17 AM | #3 |
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Re: Is Banjo wheel appropriate for 1946 car ?
I thought Ford only offered banjo steering wheels from 1936 through 1939. However, I concur with 19fordy to install whatever winds your watch.
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12-26-2023, 11:51 AM | #4 |
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Re: Is Banjo wheel appropriate for 1946 car ?
Here's another "watch winder" predicament. May "work" and "may not".
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12-26-2023, 12:11 PM | #5 |
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Re: Is Banjo wheel appropriate for 1946 car ?
The hub interface between the top bell of the '40 & later column & the taper of the banjo wheel is an ugly mis match.
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12-26-2023, 12:18 PM | #6 | |
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Re: Is Banjo wheel appropriate for 1946 car ?
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12-26-2023, 12:39 PM | #7 |
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Re: Is Banjo wheel appropriate for 1946 car ?
42 Merc has it correct that the banjo wheel is an ugly mismatch with your column.. If you want a banjo wheel there are many options on e-Bay and you can get a Grant brand adapter that would match the aftermarket wheel with your column. Keep in mind that most wheels are smaller than your stock wheel so it would have an effect on your steering. The smaller wheel makes your steering harder.
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12-26-2023, 12:58 PM | #8 |
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Re: Is Banjo wheel appropriate for 1946 car ?
Yes, if your car does not have power steering, you won't like a smaller than stock size steering wheel.
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12-26-2023, 05:31 PM | #9 |
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Re: Is Banjo wheel appropriate for 1946 car ?
I found an adapter for aftermarket steering wheels to 41 - 48 steering shafts, and a banjo style steering wheel. All very expensive. It stuck way out from the bell at the column top, and looked ugly. And maneuvering with a 15" wheel versus 17" wheel doesn't sound like much, but it takes 15% more force at the rim to get the same torque on the shaft. I was able to get my money back
I satisfied my urge for a cooler steering wheel with a lace-on leather rim cover for the stick wheel I also appreciate the better grip for those circumstances when you just have to turn the wheel while the car is not moving. |
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