Features let's see some steering wheels

Mine.

 

built for my Dodge RPU - jaxx

 

I like it


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I am looking for banjo's now and found a couple nice ones that I like for my '29 Ford cabriolet:


1938 studebaker


1939-40 Packard

...both will require steering shaft/column mods and a lot of work on the wheel, but they are not cookie cutter Ford banjo's and they have nice character. Buick also made some nice looking banjos too.

 

My 39 banjo wheel [lots of JB weld in this one] and my 40 Buick banjo. Used a 13 inch hoop and bent the spokes up to meet it for a dished wheel. Don't know which I'l use on my 34 coupe.

 

Here's the one for my roadster...35-37(?) Lincoln Zephyr.



Hank Negleys roadster



Here's the one for my coupe...a real crusty crestliner that was found FREE in the hamb classifieds...had to buy a few random parts for it but it's getting closer. JohnnyA

 

I found an extremely rare 1939 Packard Super 8 Steering wheel. Adding a late 40's lincoln horn ring to it to add some more flair. This is the car that it came in. Its going in my '40 Merc Coupe -Fryguy

 

I posted on this thread earlier, #64, but since then I resized my Studebaker Wheel down by an inch and a half and came up with a button. The rim will be re-cast later this year. For temporary, I wrapped it in two layers of 1/8" Dacron rope.

 

minor mods to a 51 meteor wheel

 

Nice effort Russ B.. Rope looks great...

 

Nice rework, Russ! I think you improved the looks of that wheel tremendously.

 

this is my banjo, locally built. nice wheel...but I'm wanting something a little different..has anyone seen the conr2.com site?

 

Shameless plug... Here's a few that I have. They are for sale, I'll keep which ever one nobody wants.

 

After 2 years in my mancave the wood was badly cracked by expansion/contraction from humidity changes. I was sad to cover up the wood I worked so hard on, but this should be bulletproof for a long time
About 300 ft of para-cord.




A bit about how it is done. http://www.morethanknots.com/Hitching_files/RBhitch1.html

 

This is the 1953 Meteor wheel I'm going to use in my tudor A.

 

Great Steering Wheel!

 

This is in my 39 Chevy was in the car new from the dealer, know the family that bought the car new. It list as a 40 accessory spinner wheel apparently the car was on the lot late in the year and they were dressing it up.
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53 ford 50th anniversary wheel, nos horn ring going in my 31 A coupe.
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Painted and striped stock 32 wheel!

 

Here's what I have planned for mine when the car gets running again.

 

An older thread, but some interesting wheels on it. I posted earlier pics of mine here, but now it has been finished for many years. As was said in the beginning, a steering wheel is so important because it is always in front of you while you are driving, so you should have one you love.

 

I'm trying this cool little 9.5" Superior 500 wheel on my Tudor project first. If the steering is too "arm-strong", the 12" Grant is my backup.

Both are mint and came from Craigslist.

 

A while back I read there was some body that was taking the stock large steering wheels to a smaller diameter. Today this would work for me as I'm unable to move the seat any further back and still touch the petals.

 

That's the wheel that ould look great on my Merc.

 

@Russ B that whole combination is incredibly beautiful!

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Here's mine. I post way too many pics of the thing. I can't help it, haha.

 

Even an inch smaller diameter makes a big difference in comfort compared to some of the older wheels.

no photos yet, but I rolled a new smaller rim for a wheel I am building for my 51 Ford, based on the look of the 53 Buick banjo. I rolled the smaller rim for the Stude wheel I posted just above yours. The hardest part is finding someone to mold/cast the grip for the wheel, but folks are around with a little hunting can be found. Some folks wrap their wheel with cord.

 

This may help to kill 2 birds with one stone..........................
https://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/steering-wheel-resto-job-finished.590437/

 

Here's a rarer one. It is a Covico steering wheel. It is the correct wheel used on the Graffiti coupe. Most people incorrectly assume it is a Superior 500.

Notice the oddly organized holes.

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