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Arocket111
Posted 2022-03-22 2:56 PM (#620399)
Subject: Steering wheel change



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I would like to fit an aftermarket steering wheel to my 1955 dodge coronet wagon but I cannot seem to find any modification kits for alternative steering wheels are there any out there ?
If it’s a matter of making one any drawings or details available
Also I need new brake and clutch rubbers for the pedals are these available anywhere
Any help appreciated thanks Phil
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56D500boy
Posted 2022-03-22 3:14 PM (#620400 - in reply to #620399)
Subject: RE: Steering wheel change



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The "problem" with the stock steering wheel are a) it is splined (and the splines are very fine) and b) despite the splines, there is only one position that works, i.e. no "clocking" the wheel to compensate for a bad alignment setting (the steering wheel has to be centered via the alignment/toe in/out process, no hacks).

http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=66299&...

Here is one source of new pedals: https://www.moparmall.com/1955-1956-Plymouth-Dodge-Pedals-p/yg-88109...

A peek inside a 55/56 Dodge steering wheel (you can just barely see that wide, centering, gap in the splines):





Edited by 56D500boy 2022-03-22 3:15 PM
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Arocket111
Posted 2022-03-23 5:29 PM (#620427 - in reply to #620399)
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Thanks for the info pedals straight forward thanks steering wheel not so short of having a spare steering wheel to make a conversion boss out of not a lot of options for a different steering wheel and cost appears prohibitive to obtain a spare steering wheel
Thanks again Phil
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56D500boy
Posted 2022-03-23 6:43 PM (#620429 - in reply to #620427)
Subject: RE: Steering wheel change



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Arocket111 - 2022-03-23 2:29 PM short of having a spare steering wheel to make a conversion boss out of not a lot of options for a different steering wheel and cost appears prohibitive to obtain a spare steering wheel


I *COULD*, perhaps, be persuaded to cannibalize on of my two spare steering wheels to get the hub you seek. Not sure about the shipping time or cost to the UK.

I would cut away the arms and ring on this one:



Edited by 56D500boy 2022-03-23 6:45 PM




(56DodgeCustomRoyalSteeringWheelRenewal_1_TheOriginalSteeringWheelThatCameWithMyCar.jpg)



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Powerflite
Posted 2022-03-23 7:21 PM (#620433 - in reply to #620399)
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I just gave a hub adapter to the other Dave in this group. They are out there, you just have to research which number will work for it. Measure the pitch and size and then go looking.
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Arocket111
Posted 2022-03-24 11:37 AM (#620450 - in reply to #620429)
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Hi David that is very good of you to consider this for me what would you want for the steering wheel and a guesstimated weight for shipping cost would be great
Very much appreciated if you are prepared to do thisI just got my locks back from Ian Smail The locksmith took about 6 days and was about $50~60 dollars postage
Thanks Again can you email me regarding this when you get chance thanks again Phil
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56D500boy
Posted 2022-03-24 6:42 PM (#620458 - in reply to #620433)
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Powerflite - 2022-03-23 4:21 PM
I just gave a hub adapter to the other Dave in this group. They are out there, you just have to research which number will work for it. Measure the pitch and size and then go looking.


Any details on the hub adapter? If we can find one for Phil, I won't have to cut up my steering wheel core for him to adapt.

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Powerflite
Posted 2022-03-31 12:55 AM (#620614 - in reply to #620399)
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This is the adapter that came on my '56 Fury. I gave it to DepsilonD



(56Fury Steering Wheel Adapter.jpg)



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Arocket111
Posted 2022-04-04 3:10 AM (#620684 - in reply to #620614)
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Hi thanks for the pictures do you know if the adaptor has the larger spline that defines position and do you have any idea who the manufacturer was or where I could get one
Thanks Phil
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57chizler
Posted 2022-04-04 12:20 PM (#620687 - in reply to #620684)
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"Back in the day", you could purchase a steering wheel adapter for just about any car. Unless you can find one you'll have to build your own as suggested using the original hub from the wheel.

Here's an installation on my '57 NY using a factory hub and lots of lathe work on aluminum billet.



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Powerflite
Posted 2022-04-04 7:34 PM (#620697 - in reply to #620399)
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Apparently the tooling at Grant was broken and they stopped making it.

http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=19933

If it were me, I would make the aluminum piece that I wanted, with the hole sized slightly small. Then cut the shaft off an old steering column to use as a broaching tool. Heat up the aluminum very hot, and hammer the column into it. Do it again cold until it slides on properly.

But I almost threw this adapter away, until I realized that *someone* out there might actually want it. That's how much I value trying to put an ugly aftermarket wheel on my car. My '69 Corona came with an aftermarket wheel, and I have left it, mostly because it matches the dash & shifter handle. But otherwise, I would have thrown it out as soon as I could put on an original one.
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56D500boy
Posted 2022-04-05 8:20 PM (#620745 - in reply to #620684)
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Phil: I cut up my spare 56 Dodge steering wheel core this afternoon. See below. You get the middle bit. Weight in a small cardboard box is about 600 gm.

Canada Post says the cheapest rate for the item in a box 13 cm x 14 cm x 6 cm is about $25 Canadian for surface.

The cheapest air mail rate is about $48 Canadian.

I've emailed you with this info. Let me know. I can probably get it off tomorrow.

NOTE: You will have to reuse the signal light cancelation tab because I already robbed it for my steering wheel. (A black rubber one that I filled and painted).







Edited by 56D500boy 2022-04-05 8:23 PM




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Arocket111
Posted 2022-04-06 4:00 AM (#620751 - in reply to #620745)
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Thanks very much David I have emailed you
Thanks again Phil
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Arocket111
Posted 2022-06-19 8:24 AM (#622229 - in reply to #620399)
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Hi David received steering wheel hub thanks very much indeed
Phil
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56D500boy
Posted 2022-06-19 1:19 PM (#622240 - in reply to #622229)
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Arocket111 - 2022-06-19 5:24 AM
Hi David received steering wheel hub thanks very much indeed
Phil


Well when they said "Slow boat" I guess they meant it. "Only" 2.5 months or so. LOL.

Remember that you will need to steal the cancellation ring and horn slip ring off your original steering wheel and swap it onto this "new" hub.

REFERENCE:

http://www.forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=69539&...







Edited by 56D500boy 2022-06-19 1:23 PM
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Arocket111
Posted 2022-07-04 1:40 PM (#622604 - in reply to #622240)
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Yes thanks again David
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