Picking out steering wheel

[BallnRods]

I need to buy a steering wheel for my project car & I want to ask you guys’ opinions. I’m a simple man with a meager budget so, I’m not building a top dollar show car. The interior of cars has always been an afterthought for me, I’ve never been big or wowed on fancy interiors. I don’t feel I am a good interior decorator if you know what I mean, frankly I don’t know shyt about what looks good interior wise…... So basically I need a new steering wheel, I don’t want to spend a lot of money & I don’t want to buy something that will make my car look too dated or cheap. Here are a few that I’ve been looking at in the Jeg’s catalogue. the 1st one is the cheapest decent one I found but, I’m willing to spend more if you guys suggest.

GT Rally $66.99
http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/400/470/470-761.jpg
GT Rally $109.99
http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/400/470/470-1108.jpg
Classic Style $129.99
http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/4701076.jpg
Evolution GT $122.99
http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/400/470/470-1194.jpg

[BallnRods]

Grant Club Sport $85.99
Matte Black Leather Look Vinyl Grip & Polished Aluminum Spokes
http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/400/470/470-457.jpg
Grant Club Sport $132.99
Smooth Black Vinyl Grip w/ Diamond Grip Accents and Polished Aluminum
http://www.jegs.com/images/photos/470-452.jpg

[4mm]

Chris, is it going in the Mustang? To me they all look pretty nice. Choosing one over the other would depend on your interior color and accents, then exterior IMO.

[BallnRods]

Yes, it's going on the Mustang. The interior is black & I'm going to keep it pretty much stock. The stock steering wheel is all ratty & falling apart & I just want somthing nice to upgrade to without making my car look too cheaply done.

Like I said I have NO clue when it come to interiors.

Thanks,

[fastback]

Stay with a stock Mustang wheel, maybe a rim blow. You can probably even re-do the one you have, if it's not too far gone...

http://www.mustangmonthly.com/techarticles/mump_9908_classic_ford_mustang_steering_wheel_rest oration/index.html

[bigtyme1]

Look into the Sparco or the Flaming river D

[4mm]

Chris,

Here is a pic of my favorite, Lecarra. Same style Mustang as yours, I've had MOMO and Sparco, but IMO Lecarra looks the best. Not too small or large and not too expensive, found it for under $100 on eBay.

http://i35.tinypic.com/2d2hp8m.jpg

[ProTouring442]

Looking around at other people's cars, it seems to me that the biggest place they goof is with the steering wheel. If you have a mostly stock looking 1973 interior, you need a wheel that matches it. If you have a very modern interior, you need a modern looking wheel.

I would think something along the lines of a Momo Prototipo would match your interior very well.

http://i3.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/a4/9f/114a_1.JPG

A nice Nardi can be had second hand for about $100, like this one.

http://i14.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/09/2a/026e_1.JPG

or this one.

http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/5/1/8/2/1/4/webimg/168458246_tp.jpg

All of these pics are right off of Ebay, so a quick search should turn up something that will match your car well.

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

[BallnRods]

I really like this. Does it come with that horn button? if not, how hard is it to get that horn button to work on an aftermarket wheel?Chris,

Here is a pic of my favorite, Lecarra. Same style Mustang as yours, I've had MOMO and Sparco, but IMO Lecarra looks the best. Not too small or large and not too expensive, found it for under $100 on eBay.

http://i35.tinypic.com/2d2hp8m.jpg

[BallnRods]

What size wheel should I be looking for? What’s too big & what’s too small?

OK, I’ve been looking on ebay like you guys suggested & found these.
What do you guys think of these?
http://i14.ebayimg.com/04/i/001/09/e4/09e5_1.JPG
http://i9.ebayimg.com/06/i/001/09/e4/14d0_1.JPG
http://i9.ebayimg.com/01/i/001/0b/00/9f39_1.JPG
http://www.timewheels.com/w704/mu82sw.jpg
http://i22.ebayimg.com/05/i/001/09/73/d814_1.JPG

[BallnRods]

http://i18.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/0a/07/4baf_1.JPG
http://i1.ebayimg.com/02/i/001/0a/07/6114_1.JPG
http://i3.ebayimg.com/08/i/001/0a/8c/190c_1.JPG
http://i24.ebayimg.com/07/i/001/0a/8c/54b2_1.JPG

[Y-TRY]

This post illustrates my only observation:

Consider a "D" wheel. I have Corbeaus in a '68 Camaro and I really have to weave below the wheel and around the kidney supports to get in my car. Although not tiny, I'm 5'10, 200lbs. I currently have a Raid! Dino 14" wheel. I'll be going to a D soon so I don't feel like I'm straddling the wheel.

Just throwing that out there.



Chris,

Here is a pic of my favorite, Lecarra. Same style Mustang as yours, I've had MOMO and Sparco, but IMO Lecarra looks the best. Not too small or large and not too expensive, found it for under $100 on eBay.

http://i35.tinypic.com/2d2hp8m.jpg

[AALynch]

I, personally, went with a Budnik wheel for my 69 Camaro - love the look and the finish. It's a split-grip wheel - the back half of the wheel and the hub is all brushed aluminum, and the front half is leather. It's a VERY nice wheel to hold onto.

I purchased the Budnik CV-1:

http://www.hotrodhardware.com/cartimages/prd_lg_1150.jpg

-Adam

[Mick Mc]

My vote is LeCarra. I've owned a bunch of wheels and the LeCarra is a good look. I want a split wheel next, the idea of leather on one side is intriguing. But the LeCarra is a classic good look, good price, find able, and the adapter is made by a few different companies these days.


Mick

[BallnRods]

What size wheel should I get?
What’s too big & what’s too small?

[4mm]

I really like this. Does it come with that horn button? if not, how hard is it to get that horn button to work on an aftermarket wheel?

Chris, I was lucky and again I found it on eBay. ;)

The Lecarra comes in 15 and 14 inch. I have the 14" wheel, not too big or small.

[skatinjay27]

yea 13.5" smallest 14" perfect! 15" too big

[Y-TRY]

What size wheel should I get?
What’s too big & what’s too small?

Check your local shops. I've never seen anyone questioned but I think there's a minimum diameter for state safety inspections (at leaset in Texas).

I think they are trying to get away from the 10"-chain steering wheels that are popular with low riders.

I was thinking 14" was the minimum, legally but this is a vague memory.