I don't have any working experience with 40's. This idea has been knocking around in my head for a while. Not sure why. I think the old Landcruiser style hubcaps evoke something of the Cruiser family tree in my 1st gen pickup. Plus, I'm a bit of a luddite. I really dig the old, thin profile, hard plastic steeringwheels from the 40's and 55's.
Question: Does anyone know if the wheel from a late-production 40 will fit onto a 1st generation pickup column?
First, I like the look.
Second, they seem to be a wider diameter and may prove useful for non PS
Third, they seem to provide less cushioning and I hope it will make me drive more cautiously
Mostly, I like the look.
Seems like (in my very limited knowledge of steeringwheels) that two things are critical: Size of nut/retaining rod (dia) and backspacing to the top of the column. That said, I've never had to pull a wheel in my life, so of course there's more. I can't imagine the electrical could be too tricky, but maybe the contact rings for the horn a re a problem... I don't know. I'm guessing here... Hence the open question.
What do you think?
Question: Does anyone know if the wheel from a late-production 40 will fit onto a 1st generation pickup column?
First, I like the look.
Second, they seem to be a wider diameter and may prove useful for non PS
Third, they seem to provide less cushioning and I hope it will make me drive more cautiously
Mostly, I like the look.
Seems like (in my very limited knowledge of steeringwheels) that two things are critical: Size of nut/retaining rod (dia) and backspacing to the top of the column. That said, I've never had to pull a wheel in my life, so of course there's more. I can't imagine the electrical could be too tricky, but maybe the contact rings for the horn a re a problem... I don't know. I'm guessing here... Hence the open question.
What do you think?
I guess you just disconnect that jazz and hold on tight.
