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Sep 10th, 2020, 02:23 | #1 |
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Steering wheel conversion hubs? Derek?!
In trying to replace a beloved oddball steering wheel on my ( recently destroyed by a tree that I last posted about!) last ''67 2-door, I found an ancient archived thread from our own Derek.UK about using a late 60s to mid 70s Jeep CJ5 hub adapter?! Has anyone done this? If this is a thing, I guess I missed it but it would open up a lot of options.
Looking for a three spoke polished or matte perforated ( round holes) aluminum spoke wheel with a perforated leather rim, about 15" diameter. Motolita does make a beauty in their MK4 but I'm looking for options. Any help would be much appreciated. The stock wheel is very worn and I did love my old wheel, but it was unremoveable (believe me, I tried,) |
Sep 10th, 2020, 06:10 | #2 |
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If anyone is wondering, search this forum for
"wooden steering wheel" and you'll find the thread. Last edited by c1800; Sep 10th, 2020 at 08:35. |
Sep 10th, 2020, 08:56 | #3 |
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VP Autoparts list a hub for the 122/Amazon, they also sell Grant wheels.
You might inquire of them exactly what steering wheel the hub is for. http://212.247.61.152/us/main.aspx?p...cle&artno=6580 Also found the Hub referenced by Derek on Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Grant-4405-Sp.../dp/B000CMJ1XI |
Sep 10th, 2020, 10:42 | #4 |
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No idea if this will fit the steering wheel you want but might: https://www.classicswede.co.uk/Steer..._19968189.aspx
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Sep 10th, 2020, 12:11 | #5 |
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I fitted a MotoLita boss and then a Mountney Wood Rim wheel... ( I had to drill i few extra hole to make it fit)
The boss is expensive for what it is but very little choice out there. There is a cheaper boss available but it has a smaller bolt pattern so i could not have the Mountney wheel.. |
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Sep 10th, 2020, 13:48 | #6 |
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I tried VP and they still have wheels, but no longer have hubs and apparently have no plans to carry them...that's what started my quest.
I tried Classic Swede and they show two in stock, but the add to cart button is inactive. Will try again later. In Derek's archived post, further down in the conversation, someone said they tried it but the hub didn't settle down far enough... Trying to avoid the situation I had previously where the wheel was apparently jammed on by the previous owner and was permanently married to the car! The Motolitas are beautiful but spendy; they sent me a very quick response to an inquiry, which was very nice. Just looking for options. Stateside would be nice, but U.K. is fine, |
Sep 10th, 2020, 15:04 | #7 |
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Sep 10th, 2020, 15:58 | #8 |
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Being in the USA you could get the fitting kit from Amazon and then return it if it doesn't fit. The Grant wheels are very cheap to so if you like them you could also get one on the same return basis.
I don't have any more info than what was in my original comment. The standard Amazon wheels come off easily with the proper puller that uses the two threaded holes in the centre. Claw type pullers will get you nowhere. Free hire from Autozone? |
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Sep 10th, 2020, 21:18 | #9 |
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Appreciate all the feedback, everyone! It’s a little daunting to have to get to know another car all over again, but after all, they are the same! They’ve all got their own issues and this one is way nicer than my last one for a starting point.
Does anyone in the states know a Michael Schorsch from New Hampshire? Apparently he owned this car years ago, like 30 years ago! |
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