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31ma · 06-26-2015, 03:35 PM

I would like to change the original steering wheel of my 1931 ford mode a for any other original steering wheel but more modern style like 1950s.
But the thing is that I reaaly dont know what steering wheel can fit without making any change. Someone here that knows what wheel can I use if you can let me know the model and year of a car that uses that steering wheel that I can use so I can look for one. Thanks.

john in illinois · 06-26-2015, 04:36 PM

I think model A wheels are unique. All later Ford wheels have a different taper shaft.

John

C26Pinelake · 06-26-2015, 04:42 PM

I agree with John. It would be a major engineering exercise ! Wayne

Mitch//pa · 06-26-2015, 06:10 PM

do you still want to use the original horn rod set up??

burner31 · 06-26-2015, 09:46 PM

Can you post a picture of the wheel you want to remove/replace.
If its in decent shape I may be interested in it.
Mine is OK, but really shows it's age.

C26Pinelake · 06-26-2015, 11:32 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 31ma

I would like to change the original steering wheel of my 1931 ford mode a for any other original steering wheel but more modern style like 1950s.
But the thing is that I reaaly dont know what steering wheel can fit without making any change. Someone here that knows what wheel can I use if you can let me know the model and year of a car that uses that steering wheel that I can use so I can look for one. Thanks.

What is the reason for change ? Wayne

waxhead · 06-26-2015, 11:58 PM

As stated above, the Model A steering column taper is different (bigger) to the later model Fords.

I have just fitted a Ford Banjo steering wheel to my Model A steering column, and am still using the original horn rod set-up.

I did a small write up on the HAMB on what I did. I modified the Banjo steering wheel hub taper, so I can easily install the original Model A steering wheel if want to.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...#post-10961903

Tom Wesenberg · 06-27-2015, 05:45 AM

My 31 had a later 30's banjo steering wheel on it when I bought the car. I removed it and installed the correct wheel.

How late do you want to install, and what about the light switch?

mshmodela · 06-27-2015, 08:41 AM

Love my 31' wheel, I'd put it on my modern cars if iI could lots of hand room...

Idaho Brett · 06-27-2015, 12:11 PM

I don't know if the 50's style steering wheels use the '60s and '70s 3-hole mounting methods or not, but this adapter might work for you.

http://www.speedwaymotors.com/1928-1...-Hub,3307.html

Mitch//pa · 06-27-2015, 01:40 PM

nice adapter,
there is usually something available to make most conversions easily doable

waxhead · 06-27-2015, 07:29 PM

I would be interested to see if that hub adapter works, given that the steering column taper is different between Model A's and later Fords, yet it states that it is good for 1928-1948 Fords.

It does give the dimensions of the taper in the adapter, so I would check that against your column taper and confirm that it is suitable. I am not near home at the moment, so I cannot confirm if these dimensions would be suitable.

Idaho Brett · 06-27-2015, 08:28 PM

Yeah, I don't know the dimensions of the taper on the Model A steering column, either. I was just going by the years that it said it would fit. And the picture showed a slot for the "woodruff key".

06-26-2015, 03:35 PM	#1
31ma Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 16	Want to change steering wheel of my 1931 I would like to change the original steering wheel of my 1931 ford mode a for any other original steering wheel but more modern style like 1950s. But the thing is that I reaaly dont know what steering wheel can fit without making any change. Someone here that knows what wheel can I use if you can let me know the model and year of a car that uses that steering wheel that I can use so I can look for one. Thanks.

06-26-2015, 04:36 PM	#2
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,184	Re: Want to change steering wheel of my 1931 I think model A wheels are unique. All later Ford wheels have a different taper shaft. John

06-26-2015, 04:42 PM	#3
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: Want to change steering wheel of my 1931 I agree with John. It would be a major engineering exercise ! Wayne

06-26-2015, 06:10 PM	#4
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Want to change steering wheel of my 1931 do you still want to use the original horn rod set up??

06-26-2015, 09:46 PM	#5
burner31 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Shawnee, Ok Posts: 3,471	Re: Want to change steering wheel of my 1931 Can you post a picture of the wheel you want to remove/replace. If its in decent shape I may be interested in it. Mine is OK, but really shows it's age. __________________ Keith Shawnee OK '31 SW 160-B

06-26-2015, 11:58 PM	#7
waxhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Australia Posts: 346	Re: Want to change steering wheel of my 1931 As stated above, the Model A steering column taper is different (bigger) to the later model Fords. I have just fitted a Ford Banjo steering wheel to my Model A steering column, and am still using the original horn rod set-up. I did a small write up on the HAMB on what I did. I modified the Banjo steering wheel hub taper, so I can easily install the original Model A steering wheel if want to. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/t...#post-10961903

06-27-2015, 05:45 AM	#8
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Want to change steering wheel of my 1931 My 31 had a later 30's banjo steering wheel on it when I bought the car. I removed it and installed the correct wheel. How late do you want to install, and what about the light switch?

06-27-2015, 08:41 AM	#9
mshmodela Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 2,763	Re: Want to change steering wheel of my 1931 Love my 31' wheel, I'd put it on my modern cars if iI could lots of hand room... __________________ -Mike Late 31' Ford Model A Tudor, Miss Daisy I don't work on cars --I'm learning about my Model A. Cleveland, Ohio

06-27-2015, 12:11 PM	#10
Idaho Brett Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 46	Re: Want to change steering wheel of my 1931 I don't know if the 50's style steering wheels use the '60s and '70s 3-hole mounting methods or not, but this adapter might work for you. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/1928-1...-Hub,3307.html

06-27-2015, 01:40 PM	#11
Mitch//pa BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 11,454	Re: Want to change steering wheel of my 1931 nice adapter, there is usually something available to make most conversions easily doable

06-27-2015, 07:29 PM	#12
waxhead Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: West Australia Posts: 346	Re: Want to change steering wheel of my 1931 I would be interested to see if that hub adapter works, given that the steering column taper is different between Model A's and later Fords, yet it states that it is good for 1928-1948 Fords. It does give the dimensions of the taper in the adapter, so I would check that against your column taper and confirm that it is suitable. I am not near home at the moment, so I cannot confirm if these dimensions would be suitable. Last edited by waxhead; 06-27-2015 at 07:47 PM.

06-27-2015, 08:28 PM	#13
Idaho Brett Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 46	Re: Want to change steering wheel of my 1931 Yeah, I don't know the dimensions of the taper on the Model A steering column, either. I was just going by the years that it said it would fit. And the picture showed a slot for the "woodruff key".