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11-21-2018, 08:48 AM | #1 |
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Adapting a Fatman steering wheel to A?
Anyone have any experience adapting a Fatman to the A? It looks like they were made for T's and other cars, but not specifically for the A? Thanks, Greg.
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11-22-2018, 11:53 AM | #2 |
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Re: Adapting a Fatman steering wheel to A?
Since no one responded I will add some thoughts. I have two FM wheels, and both of them have just enough "play" to make them unnerving on my Ts. On a Model-A, I'm not so sure how most drivers would view that amount of 'slop' in the steering.
If you are still wanting to modify one, I would start with a metal slug and either broach it or bore a taper depending on the steering shaft type. Then bore the steering wheel to interference-fit the slug into the steering wheel using some Loctite Bearing Mount to glue it in, and then drill on the perimeter of the slug (50% of the drilled hole into the slug and 50% of the drill into the steering wheel) and insert 2 or 3 small roll pins to act as a sprag. |
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11-22-2018, 01:08 PM | #3 |
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Re: Adapting a Fatman steering wheel to A?
What would you do for a light switch?
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11-22-2018, 05:52 PM | #4 |
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Re: Adapting a Fatman steering wheel to A?
The light switch would not be affected as it would still be located down on the end of the steering column. Are you asking how would you opera the light switch? I would insert the light switch rod right thru the center of the steering shaft and operate it normally.
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11-22-2018, 11:46 PM | #5 |
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Re: Adapting a Fatman steering wheel to A?
The Fat Man wheels I have seen are too narrow to clear the light switch when opening/closing.
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11-23-2018, 01:43 AM | #6 |
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11-23-2018, 12:28 PM | #7 |
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Re: Adapting a Fatman steering wheel to A?
Great idea. But out of my range of abilities.
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11-23-2018, 08:19 PM | #8 |
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Re: Adapting a Fatman steering wheel to A?
Maybe so but not a prob!! That is when you find a buddy with a mill & lathe.
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11-24-2018, 12:32 AM | #9 |
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Re: Adapting a Fatman steering wheel to A?
The T wheel is only 17" inches in diameter and has a down sweep. You might loose some of the steering leverage. Unless you have one on hand they go in the +/-$3-400 range for the Model T ones. The center hole is non-tapered and about 3/4" in diameter with one key way. It would sit higher on the steering column so would need a longer shaft on the light switch then I think any of the stock ones would work out of the box. Most of them, the steering spider would cover the center so you would not be able to take advantage of the tilting type if you wanted to keep the A light switch because you would not be able to lift the wheel up. If you could find on of the sliding types, that might work.
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02-27-2019, 09:51 AM | #10 |
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Re: Adapting a Fatman steering wheel to A?
Thanks for the info Brent, I had forgot to check on this thread! My next tool purchase is going to be a lathe. I was considering the 3 in 1 type machine with a small work area, but after researching them I found they are not very well regarded. So, unless I find one for a song I will just save for a Southbend Model A.
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