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Topic: Converting to woodgrain steering wheel
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MustangDude
Journeyman Posts: 33
From: Wilmington, OH
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 08-22-2002 06:51 AM
   
Hi there! I'm new to this board. I've been playing around with old mustangs for years and I'm in the middle of my second venture into a full restoration. I have a 65 coupe that currently has a standard steering wheel and I would like to install a woodgrain wheel. Does anyone know what is involved with this? I've also noticed that there are now repo woodgrain steering wheels out there. Are they any good? Thanks for any replies!
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5739
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 08-22-2002 07:15 AM
Counting a new repo wheel and related parts, the entire setup would be around $550. See the NPD catalog on page 58. As to whether they are any good, the local Mustang guy says that they were recalled. Don't know the particulars.
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 1214
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-22-2002 09:02 AM
Grant Products makes a pretty nice woodgrain wheel. Wheel and install kit will run you less than $150. You can order them from just about any auto parts store that carries Grant wheels.  [This message has been edited by 69 Sportsroof (edited 08-22-2002).]
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bibbs68
Gearhead Posts: 1113
From: Jackson, TN
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 08-22-2002 09:13 AM
MustangDude,
I installed the above wheel on my '68 with no trouble at all it took about 40 minutes. Some individuals have had trouble with this horn shorting out. I think they have fixed that as my kit came with a few parts that the older kits didn't have.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12015
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-22-2002 01:16 PM
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Originally posted by 69 Sportsroof:
Grant Products makes a pretty nice woodgrain wheel. Wheel and install kit will run you less than $150. You can order them from just about any auto parts store that carries Grant wheels. [This message has been edited by 69 Sportsroof (edited 08-22-2002).]
I have a repo one for sale just like this has alittle wear and is missing the horn ring,but has the horn button. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum10/HTML/001891.html SCOOP ------------------
2.634 60's
[email protected] 1/8 mile 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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MustangDude
Journeyman Posts: 33
From: Wilmington, OH
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 08-22-2002 03:18 PM
Thanks for all the replies!Is this steering wheel the "correct" wheel that came with the pony interior cars? I've seen two type of the woodgrain steering wheel - one looks like the original and one is a repo of the original.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5739
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 08-22-2002 03:29 PM
The repo of the original is the expensive one. It would be the CORRECT way to be orig. if you wanted to be orig. That is the STRAIGHT scoop. I look at those Grunts and say nice fake wheel. LOL! Oh yeah....how's your honker working. (getting ready to dodge the flack) LMAO!
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12015
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-22-2002 03:34 PM
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Originally posted by mellowyellow:
The repo of the original is the expensive one. It would be the CORRECT way to be orig. if you wanted to be orig. That is the STRAIGHT scoop. I look at those Grunts and say nice fake wheel. LOL! Oh yeah....how's your honker working. (getting ready to dodge the flack) LMAO!
Pete,my honker is not what it once was.  SCOOP
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2.634 60's
[email protected] 1/8 mile 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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MustangDude
Journeyman Posts: 33
From: Wilmington, OH
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 08-25-2002 12:43 AM
Thanks for rescuing us 66MustangGTCoupe289! Actually, I'm really trying to find out all the pieces I'll need to convert to that steering wheel. I think with all the $$ involved with this, the white standard one I have now is looking better and better. 
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MrWesson22
Gearhead Posts: 1209
From: Dacula, GA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 08-25-2002 04:39 PM
I like my grant just fine. I paid $80 I believe including the horn/installation kit, but that was wholesale. The horn button popped off a couple times when it was new, but I haven't had any problems at all since then. IMO, I can think of A LOT of things I would rather spend the extra $400+ I saved over factory stuff on than having an "original" or correct reproduction wheel. Unless you're doing a concours car, whoopty-friggin-do.
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Neal 69 Gulfstream Aqua Grande
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12015
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-25-2002 06:07 PM
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Originally posted by 66MustangGTCoupe289:
some of us want quality original cars wesson 
I think Neal was saying it would be better to have your car up and running, before you spend alot of money for a steering wheel. SCOOP
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2.634 60's
[email protected] 1/8 mile 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 1214
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-25-2002 07:39 PM
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Originally posted by 66MustangGTCoupe289:
some of us want quality original cars wesson
Well, if you want original then let's not forget about the FoMoCo spark plug wires and Ford script headlights and an Autolite battery and redline tires etc, etc... Using an aftermarket steering wheel is no different than using aftermarket wires and lights and batteries and tires.
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MustangDude
Journeyman Posts: 33
From: Wilmington, OH
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 08-25-2002 09:01 PM
Actually, I want the original style woodgrain because I really like the look of the pony interior. I'm not really big into the originality factor...just want to build what I like. Now, I'm not sure if that is worth $550 though.I did put one of those $100 woodgrain wheels on my sister's '66 a while back and all I can remember is sparks flying out every time she used the horn. I just told her to keep anything flamable away from it if she planned on honking.
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MrWesson22
Gearhead Posts: 1209
From: Dacula, GA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 08-25-2002 10:15 PM
66MustangGTCoupe289,
Thus my disclaimer about concours cars. Besides, not to be nit-picky, but if you truly had an original car, it would not be driveable and you would not be looking for a new steering wheel. A stock car maybe, but not original. As soon as you change even one part (such as the oil filter for one), it's not original. I seem to also remember you originating a thread about getting better performance out of your car. If you change even one thing, bye bye to your so-called originality. Your response to my comment was totally uncalled for.
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Neal 69 Gulfstream Aqua Grande
351C/4sp
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MrWesson22
Gearhead Posts: 1209
From: Dacula, GA
Registered: Sep 2000
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posted 08-25-2002 11:23 PM
I'd like to apologize for my post earlier tonight. I broke up with my fiance today, and I didn't mean to take it out on you.
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Neal 69 Gulfstream Aqua Grande
351C/4sp
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PONYMAN
Gearhead Posts: 263
From: Ardmore, Ok. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 08-26-2002 10:46 AM
MR Wesson 22, I don't think you need to apologize for anything. The comment was TOTALLY uncalled for. Different people have different ideas of where and how to spend money on our cars. Also some have more moeny than others to spend. I have a very original 72 Mach 1 and it has the Grant wheel on it. Why? Because it came in a smaller diameter than the original, and it doesn't rub my legs as I turn the wheel. We are all here to help each other, not to BASH others for doing as they want with their cars. By the way, my horn button also popped off a couple of times. I put three dabs of silicone on the attaching points the last time and it hasn't come off since.
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