Author Topic: What Steering wheel for Shag? (Read 1849 times)

JeffTepper · « **Reply #25 on:** May, 25, 2010, 08:11:35 AM »

Quote from: opentrackerSteve on May, 25, 2010, 07:26:00 AM

get a Nardi wheel. I've got one on our Alfa Romeo and it's a beautiful piece! Here's a black on black one....

Craig: This is the brand I told you about on Saturday. They also have a number of woodgrain wheels if that look floats your boat.

silverblueBP · « **Reply #26 on:** May, 25, 2010, 08:25:53 AM »

Quote from: gsxrken on May, 21, 2010, 08:01:26 PM

How about the leather wrapped moto lita?

That's what I have in my 66!

cmayna · « **Reply #27 on:** May, 25, 2010, 08:36:28 AM »

ummmmm. Them black steering wheels are looking pretty nice.

kyle67 · « **Reply #28 on:** June, 12, 2010, 06:01:39 PM »

I have a black leather 14 inch lecarra mark IV, does Nardi make a wheel that looks just like it in a 15 inch?

Sacbill · « **Reply #29 on:** June, 13, 2010, 09:37:56 AM »

OOH, OOH, FOUND IT!!!

I checked with the owner of this car on his source for the wheel, and he said he built it himself, picking up the basic parts by following a '66 Mustang around Roseville, CA.

He added that if you're interested, he could make one for you, but you'd have to wait until the next time he's in Roseville. :WP

70_Fastback · « **Reply #30 on:** June, 14, 2010, 09:39:27 AM »

Got'a love the rat rod steering wheels.

RagTop · « **Reply #31 on:** June, 18, 2010, 09:15:21 AM »

Craig:
I like the chain steering wheel, but combined with the diamond plate door panels and dash. It gives that industrial look. The smaller white wheel looks like it would be more comfortable when driving with handcuffs on.

Regards,
Ken

cmayna · « **Reply #32 on:** June, 18, 2010, 02:32:46 PM »

Ken, I love you too.....

ZFORCE · « **Reply #33 on:** June, 26, 2010, 04:04:06 AM »

Hey Craig, how about a Nardi wood with the aluminum 3 spoke wheel, made in Italy and has a black stripe in it, roughly 14 1/2" in Dia. If you're interested, I can post a picture of mine...not installed yet.

cmayna · « **Reply #34 on:** June, 26, 2010, 05:17:04 AM »

I'd love to see it. What are you using for the center cap?

daveSanborn · « **Reply #35 on:** June, 29, 2010, 07:08:46 AM »

Craig,

One thing that has not been discussed (on this thread) is wheel diameter. When choosing an aftermarket wheel try to keep the wheel's diameter as close to stock as possible. Too large and the rim of the wheel may interfere with the tops of your thighs.... too small and it may interfere with your vision of the instrument cluster.... and.... don't forget that the length of the TS stalk is fixed to accomodate a stock diameter wheel. There are factors to consider when choosing an aftermarket wheel aside from appearance.

AzPete · « **Reply #36 on:** June, 29, 2010, 07:22:19 AM »

Decisions, decisions......is this Shag's future steering wheel.....

Opentracker · « **Reply #37 on:** June, 29, 2010, 07:26:28 AM »

I agree. A 15" wheel is your best bet IMO. The " feel " you get from the car changes when you go down in size. Going from a 15" to a 14" takes away some of the road feel. It also takes away the leverage you have on a M/S car. Take a look next time your at the track. All or most of the cars will have a 15" or larger steering wheel.

I've driven a car with vise grips, it can be done.

AzPete · « **Reply #38 on:** June, 29, 2010, 07:30:35 AM »

Quote from: Opentracker on June, 29, 2010, 07:26:28 AM

I've driven a car with vise grips, it can be done.

Yes, and the return after a corner can be hell on the knuckles. I think that anyone who has worked on cars for a while has driven with vice grips.......just like a 5 gal. bucket/milk crate for the seat. Just things you do.

KBMWRS · « **Reply #39 on:** June, 29, 2010, 10:15:51 AM »

Craig would need to paint those grips black to go with his interior. That pair are too flashy.

fordrule · « **Reply #40 on:** June, 29, 2010, 10:34:39 AM »

I love stock but functional. I love my stock huge one with non power steering. but when i redo mine i am thinking of wither going with the pony interior or shelby le carra one. i haven't driven a non power with a smaller diameter wheel so I am on the fence..

SAC69 · « **Reply #41 on:** June, 29, 2010, 12:34:14 PM »

I assume, the diameter is measured from the outside edge of the rim, not the rim's inside edge?

68bucks · « **Reply #42 on:** June, 29, 2010, 06:41:29 PM »

What ever wheel you decide on, I think it would be appropriate to put one of these on it!

DougG69 · « **Reply #43 on:** June, 30, 2010, 12:34:33 PM »

I'm going with the woodgrain version of this el cheapo Grant wheel until I can convince myself to spend $700+ to have my original wheel restored. Which very well may never happen :-)