1940 Ford Steering Wheel

[steve fritz]

What is available on the aftermarket for a 40 Ford Delux steering wheel ? I am keeping the original steering column , which fastens the wheel with a key way, and nut , so the wheels that are splined to fit the IDIDIT and GM columns will not work on the original column. I see the splined wheels are also available in 15 and 16 inch diameter, does anybody make the original wheel in the smaller diameters or are they all 17 inch ???
Any ideas or comments from your experience ???

Thanks!
Steve

[Krylon32]

Limeworks makes I think a 16 inch stock appearing 40 wheel that mounts on an original column.

[1931 flamingo]

Juliano's??
Paul in CT

[36tudordeluxe]

I'll second Limeworks, but be prepared to put in some time in prep if you're going to paint the wheel yourself.

[okiedokie]

Vintique 15" wheel will work on original shaft.

[Dave in WY]

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Bob Drake Reproductions or Dennis Carpenter sells nice wheels.

[47Merc]

"Vintique 15" wheel will work on original shaft"

Where do you get them? All the 15" Vintique ones I can find i.e Speedway motors etc, all say they fit a late model GM column.

Can you buy an adaptor to make them fit?

[bluardun]

Vintique make 2 types. First is a reproduction of an original wheel....very nice. They are available thru retail vintage Ford dealers...aka Drake, etc. The second wheel they produce is slightly smaller in diameter and has provisions to fit later steering shafts and turn signals....also very nice. Available at retail stores. They come complete with horn button, and spring.
They are black and will require painting for original colors.
enjoy.

[okiedokie]

[okiedokie]

Interior > Steering Wheels

Vintique 40 Ford Steering Wheels


From Vintique
40 Ford 15” gloss black steering wheel fits either a GM column or the original Ford column. Excellent reproduction.

[okiedokie]

This was from Parr Automotive in OKC. $283.00

[steve fritz]

How can the Vintique wheel fit both a splined aftermarket column , like IDIDIT or Flaming River , GM repro's ,etc and ALSO FIT THE ORIGINAL FORD COLUMN THAT ATTACHES WITH A KEY WAY AND NUT????

Steve

[Krylon32]

The repro wheel I have used several times in the past had an interchangeable hub which bolted in.

[19Fordy]

Now, THAT is a great idea!
Who makes that wheel?

[okiedokie]

Parr has it in their catalog as does Sachse Rod Shop. Both state that it fits both, no hub change. This is the wheel I have. Since I had no reason to see if it fit a tapered shaft with a key, I can't explain how. I really don't want to pull my wheel off right now, maybe you could call either of them and ask. Sachse is 800-495-3904 Parr is 800-654-6779

[push_rod]

I just recently bought a used Vintique 15" diameter wheel on Ebay for $127.00.
It was painted bright red (the seller had painted it to match his interior, but said that once installed it did not look appropriate on his Oldsmobile resto-mod). The hub has dual machining (both a taper with the keyway, and the GM splines) and can be installed onto the stock 1940 Ford steering shaft or a later model GM column. My car happens to be bright red (modified!), so I might leave the wheel red... or change the color later to better match my car's interior.

[okiedokie]

Thanks push rod for clearing that up.

[john worden]

This is a Vintique wheel. I did not paint the rim because it was such a nice black finish out of the box and I think it will resist wear better than paint.

[1oldtimer]

Go for the Limeworks wheel.



They also have others to fit the tapered shaft.
http://limeworksspeedshop.com/

[TJ]

The Limeworks wheel in a stock '40 (16" wheel) looks better than a 15" wheel in a stock 40. What's wrong with using the repo stock 17" wheel on the stock column? Just curious.

[wspiker]

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.

[48 fordor]

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

[truckeroy]

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.

[TJ]

Originally Posted by truckeroy

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.

Any Ford wheel from 32-48 will fit your truck. I think a Model A wheel may fit also,

[Mart]

Other wheels may fit, but some might not match or blend with the shape at the top of the mast.

[Automotive Stud]

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I can't believe nobody has said this yet, but nice original wheels can still be found for around $200. Why go reproduction?

[truckeroy]

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?

[19Fordy]

Dare to be different.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Dare to be different.

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

[tubman]

I have heard those are actually Frazer steering wheels.

[V8COOPMAN]

Originally Posted by tubman

I have heard those are actually Frazer steering wheels.

Kaiser Darin Roadster has this one with a somewhat similar center treatment. DD

[19Fordy]

Originally Posted by tubman

I have heard those are actually Frazer steering wheels.

I think that's true.

[19Fordy]

V8: How about about installing the billionaire dollar 49-51 Merc. accessory wheel.

[G.M.]

Here is the 40 Banjo wheel I made for my 40 Sedan Delivery. G.M.

[deuce_roadster]

Like TJ, I think the stock wheel looks best, like it belongs there.