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bought a steering wheel at jalopy showdown help to i.d

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by peter schmidt, May 18, 2013.

  1. peter schmidt
    Joined: Aug 26, 2007
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    peter schmidt
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    from maryland

    Bought this steering wheel at the showdown i think its gm but not sure exactly missing the center horn ring nut cover thing. it will do nice to replace the 80s pontiac wheel in my hudson now. Any idea on year and make?
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  2. 562roadster
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    looks to be a '53 merc
     
  3. peter schmidt
    Joined: Aug 26, 2007
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    peter schmidt
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    from maryland

    Wow that was quick looks like it is a 53 merc from what pics i found online i was way off thanks for the help
     
  4. lorodz
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    Sweet merc wheel.

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  5. peter schmidt
    Joined: Aug 26, 2007
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    from maryland

    Yea i think i got a pretty good deal on it 40 bucks has some pits on the ring and a hairline ceack on the wheel but it should clean up good enough for me. it just ruined the feel of my car with the late model wheel i hated it
     
  6. fatty mcguire
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  7. lorodz
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    If its not merc, maybe 54 chevy?

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  8. peter schmidt
    Joined: Aug 26, 2007
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    peter schmidt
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    from maryland

    I googled 53 merc and a couple very similar ones popped up maybe its not idk its got a little fin on the round part of the horn ring if that helps right in the center on top
     
  9. F-6Garagerat
    Joined: Apr 12, 2008
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    51 merc I think. Had one last year.
     
  10. 51hornetdude
    Joined: Jun 25, 2008
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    from denver

    Last edited: May 18, 2013
  11. StrickV8
    Joined: Dec 20, 2005
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    Not a 53 or 54 Merc
     
  12. kustomclassics
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    kustomclassics
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    looks like a mid 50's Pontiac to me.
     

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