History Anyone have the Down-low on this Stude Wheel?

A buddy of mine sent me a link to this 1920 Stude for sale online and it's got a very interesting steering wheel I've never seen before. I have my suspicions on what's going on, but I would be interested to hear from someone who might have had one of these through their hands. Engine and full-body shots for reference in case it matters.

Oh! And what are these light lenses for?! They're killer!

Mike

 

I believe that wheel is a "Fat Man" wheel. Allows people more room to get in and out. It was an optional item.

 

I think those "lenses" are flower vases. My old 32 Chevy had some similar, only clear. They fit in holders on the dash or maybe B pillars on sedans. Someone will have pics I hope.

.bjb

 

Yup- that's a fatman wheel, and those should be bud vases that hang inside, on the post between the front and rear doors (or wherever you want to hang them).

 

Flower vases and a fat man steering wheel. Both command some high dollars. Are the brackets in the back seat area for the vases???

 

Lot of people used fat man wheels on Model T's back in the day.

 

Vases!?! Who would have thought. Definitely a different era.

 

^^^^^^You must live a sheltered life. V-dubs if the 2000’s came with too.^^^^^