65 simulated steering wheel

[Edward H.]

I'm took the simulated wood (plastic) steering wheel off my 65 (nontelescopic) to have it restored, and I noticed one of the 3 inner spokes is placed underneath the center hub ( the other 2 spokes are incorporated in in the center hub) , I've never noticed, but it looks like it doesn't fit flush with the collar. I also have a 69 with a telescopic column, and it has the same design, and a small indention in it's collar that looks like it fits well. Was the wheel for the telescopic column different from the non telescopic. The wheels that I've seen pictures of all appear to have the spokes even and incorporated with the hub. I'm not sure what I've got, any help?

[Jim S.]

Re: 65 simulated steering wheel

Edward ,

I am sure others who know for sure will chime in , But As I recall from reading past posts ,the wheel you have is from a 67. That was the first year to have an offset in the wheel. 63 to 66 were all flush spokes.

Jim

[William C.]

Re: 65 simulated steering wheel

I'm with Jim! 67 wheel.

[Edward H.]

Re: 65 simulated steering wheel

Thanks, I guess that's why this is such a intriguing, entertaining and frustrating hobby, just when you think you've got a reasonable grip on it, you find out something that makes you wonder why and how that happened.

[Mark P.]

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What does it cost to have one restored ?

I had cracks in my 65 simulated wood steering wheel and was thinking of getting it restored.

I then found one on EBAY that was removed in the early 70's when the owners wife wanted a padded wheel instead. They sold the car but kept the wheel in a box in their closet all those years. I paid $400 for it and it is in perfect condition.

You might be able to find a nice original wheel.

[Jim S.]

Re: 65 simulated steering wheel

Thanks, I guess that's why this is such a intriguing, entertaining and frustrating hobby, just when you think you've got a reasonable grip on it, you find out something that makes you wonder why and how that happened.

Edward,

And it never ends !

But now that it is a confirmed 67 , I would say you are in no worse shape , or maybe even in better shape for that restore. Ask them how much off they will give you for your "one year only" wheel if you send it into them and get a 63-66 wheel in return.

It's worth a try !

Jim

[Tim S.]

Re: 65 simulated steering wheel

Edward,

I have a real nice 65 wheel if you like. PM me if you have interest. I put the original Teak back in my car.

Thanks,

Tim

[Pancho T.]

Re: 65 simulated steering wheel

Edward,

And it never ends !

But now that it is a confirmed 67 , I would say you are in no worse shape , or maybe even in better shape for that restore. Ask them how much off they will give you for your "one year only" wheel if you send it into them and get a 63-66 wheel in return.

It's worth a try !

Jim

Not exactly one year only.The same wheel was used in both '67 and '68.While the other wheels were used mostly '64-'66

[John H.]

Re: 65 simulated steering wheel

I've never noticed, but it looks like it doesn't fit flush with the collar. I also have a 69 with a telescopic column, and it has the same design, and a small indention in it's collar that looks like it fits well.

Ed -

In order to have that wheel fit your '65 hub flush, you need to have a channel machined in the hub to clear the additional thickness of the center spoke. You can't use a '67-'68 hub that already has the channel cast-in, as the cancelling cam designs are completely different from that used in '64-'66.