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Old 09-17-2021, 12:46 PM   #1
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Default Banjo wheel repair

Has anyone had to replace any spokes on a banjo steering wheel? I have a few broken ones and was curious on the best way to do so. Are they stainless? I assume they just wont slide through the little bracket in the middle. I'd appreciate help.
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Old 09-17-2021, 01:50 PM   #2
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I had a couple of broken spokes welded by a very experienced stainless steel welder. Its a PITA to repair one of these banjo wheels, but it can be done. Use PC7 to repair the outer rim.
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Old 09-17-2021, 02:27 PM   #3
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Don't make any hard turns. When one breaks, the rest can fail like falling dominoes and distort the rim.
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Old 09-17-2021, 02:32 PM   #4
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So I should find a back up wheel, just in case.
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Old 09-17-2021, 04:03 PM   #5
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Yes if it was mine. Then google search keywords banjo steering wheel restoration and pick somebody. It's gonna cost. But it sure is pretty. But pretty high maintenance too.
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Old 09-17-2021, 04:16 PM   #6
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Broken Spoke in Banjo Steering Wheel.
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Old 09-17-2021, 09:33 PM   #7
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>>>Broken Spoke>>>




Think are 3 busted so far. 8^)
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Old 09-18-2021, 10:29 AM   #8
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Have you considered this steering wheel replacement ?
https://www.jegs.com/i/Limeworks/677...oaAtxaEALw_wcB

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Old 09-18-2021, 11:44 AM   #9
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Wow. Is that in Zimbabwean dollars? With free shipping too! 8^)
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Old 09-18-2021, 12:23 PM   #10
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Last time I checked for a stock repop banjo for my '39 p/u all the usual suspects showed it was out of stock.
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Old 09-18-2021, 12:50 PM   #11
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I knew they were pricey. My dad has a limeworks wheel for his chevy. Nice wheel though
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