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Topic: '71 Rim-Blow steering wheel goofiness...
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 1349
From: Poinciana, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 02-22-2006 10:32 PM
 
Has anyone else here ever had this problem with thier 70-71 rim-blow wheel?:
The three little black pieces of trim that sit in the silver 'cups' on each of the spokes seem to want to change thier shape over the years! About every 5 years or so the ends of the plastic pieces start to kinda' stick up...bending into a very slight 'V'-shape at the point that the attaching boss is molded on the backside.
I have been extremely careful not catch a finger or something on them as I'm driving so they won't snap and break.
When I am looking for something to 'fix' and I can't find something, this kind of thing gets my attention. I take the pieces and slowly heat them up with a cigarette lighter from underneath and when the plastic is nice and pliable, I press them against the table to get them nice and flat again. Seems to last for about 5 years or so.
Anybody else see this happening?My motto? "If it ain't broke...fix it 'till it is!"
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 02-23-2006 06:31 AM
I looked at the only one of these wheels I have, and the two of those pieces still remaining don't exhibit any of the weird behavior you are seeing ... but I'll keep my eyes open!
Heh, you know you're posting in the wrong forum now 
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 02-23-2006 08:03 AM
... and now you're not
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-23-2006 09:43 AM
Yes, I've seen that. Heat warping, I suppose.I once had a wheel that was missing one of those and when I saw what they went for I made one from some plastic I had and it was so exact you couldn't tell which one it was when I was done. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 - '70 Mustang Convertible - '72 Mustang Sprint - '94 F-150 XL
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buening
Gearhead Posts: 317
From: Decatur, IL
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 02-23-2006 10:31 AM
These are being reproduced now, along with the aluminum inserts that these go in.------------------
1970 Grabber Blue Mach 1 H-code
1970 Fastback
2003 Torch Red Mustang
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 1349
From: Poinciana, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 02-23-2006 12:05 PM
Yeah, I saw the repro ones, but they are a little pricey, for sure!
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 1349
From: Poinciana, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 02-25-2006 06:15 AM
I also put a new center emblem in the wheel pad, and I gotta' tell ya...that was nerve-racking!
Prying the old one out and trying to slip the new one in without damaging my perfect, mint-condition cover was an exercise in frustration. To get the new one in easier, I even lubed it up with a bunch of dish-soap. Even so, it was difficult to get in there.
But I did it! Whew!
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