Whats the BEST Steering Wheel?

[Kingfish 11]

I've decided not to repair the rim-blow on my 69 Mach. I want an after market steering wheel with it's own horn button.

 

What Steering Wheels have any of you put on your cars that you really like and are in the $200. - $300. price range? Or even less!

 

Thanks for any suggestions,

 

Steve

[FrozenMonkey 12]

Everyone seems to get giddy over the Lecarra wheels. I have a Grant on mine and its fine after fixing the horn button falling off all the time with a little bit of electrical tape to make it fit in snug.

[danno 128]

I used this one from a 1990's Ford truck. It is a bit smaller than the factory wheel, I think 1 inch less diameter. It is a soft feel, and it allows the use of the cruise control pushbuttons. On top of that, they are cheap. You can pick them up for a few bucks at a junkyard or on fleabay. I got this one for about $15. I might even have an extra, if you are interested.

[69SlowResto 19]

I'm a Lecarra fan myself.

[ashleesmach1 28]

the stock steering wheel is the best

[RPM 1,190]

If you do like the Lecarra look, there's a group by thread for a knock off on the VMF forum. They go for about $165.00.

 

Bob

[MustangChuck 16]

I used this one from a 1990's Ford truck. It is a bit smaller than the factory wheel, I think 1 inch less diameter. It is a soft feel, and it allows the use of the cruise control pushbuttons. On top of that, they are cheap. You can pick them up for a few bucks at a junkyard or on fleabay. I got this one for about $15. I might even have an extra, if you are interested.

 

That, strangely, doesn't look bad at all. Did you re-wrap the wheel and did it already come with the woodgrain insert? Matches the dash almost perfectly.

 

Chuck

[Max Power 74]

I used this one from a 1990's Ford truck. It is a bit smaller than the factory wheel, I think 1 inch less diameter. It is a soft feel, and it allows the use of the cruise control pushbuttons. On top of that, they are cheap. You can pick them up for a few bucks at a junkyard or on fleabay. I got this one for about $15. I might even have an extra, if you are interested.

 

That looks surprisingly good.

 

The problems with many aftermarket wheels is that they are too small and the block the view of the gauges.

 

I like these Grant Shelby replicas:

 

 

They look better than stock, and better than the many aftermarket ones that don't look like they belong with the column.

[maxum96 32]

I have a Lecarra and love it. Well worth the money.

[LindenBruce 27]

That, strangely, doesn't look bad at all. Did you re-wrap the wheel and did it already come with the woodgrain insert? Matches the dash almost perfectly.

 

Chuck

 

Hi Chuck,

I searched ebay and found that steering wheel in the 78-89 year range. The wood grain wheel seems to be for vehicles that had upgraded interior packages. You can also find the plain Jane black version as well. There's a few on there right now. Just search for Bronco of F series trucks in the year range I listed. B

[MustangChuck 16]

Thanks, Bruce. At the moment, I am leaning more towards adapting the steering wheel from my 94 GT donor. If that fails, this could be a half descent second option.

 

I have the Grant wheel that Max Power shows. The wheel itself isn't terrible, but interferes with my driving method. I usually have my left hand either at the 6:00 position or the 10:00 position. Also, there's that damned button that keeps falling off. I simply removed it all together and wired up a pair of buttons in the outer holes. That worked well until the wires inside the column chaffed open and came into constant contact with each other..... Got everyone's attention as I entered the car show parking....

 

Chuck

[danno 128]

The wheel I used in these came from a early 90's van. There were many versions of the it in T-birds, Lincolns, Trucks, and Vans. The wheel I have is not wrapped, it might look like it, but it still has the soft feel. It is not a hard surface, easy to grip. There is no visual obstruction with the gauges.

 

The diameter where it meets the steering column is exactly correct, and it even has the same black "camera case" finish. It requires the use of your existing horn rings if you are going to use it in a 69, but I think it will work without mod to install in a 70.

[chillininnh 21]

I'm using the Moto-Lita Mark 4, I LOVE this steering wheel!

 

[lseann 10]

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Not sure if they are available anymore but I really like my Formuling wheel. Bought it from California Mustang 10+ years ago. The center pad is removable so it's sorta like 2 steering wheels in 1. When the pad is off the spokes are silver and the horn is black.

[snafu 10]

I really like this one from late 70's early 80's Mustangs and Capris. Its just a little smaller in diameter than stock but the grip is thicker and it feels a lot nicer. They're available in leather and vinyl. You just need to make sure you get one with a horn button as some Ford's had the horn on the turn signal back then!

 

Leather wheel I refinished.

 

 

Vinyl wheel in the car.

 

[69FB 12]

I had a grant wheel on my camaro years ago but like most the horn button kept jumping out at me. I bought a Lecarra wheel and love it. I plan on buying a wood grain Lecarra wheel for my classic truck, but for comfort the black leather one can't be beat. I think it was around $200 with all the components.

 

Here is a link for the wheel from Summit Racing:

 

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lac-43201

[waketek516 10]

I had a grant wheel on my camaro years ago but like most the horn button kept jumping out at me. I bought a Lecarra wheel and love it. I plan on buying a wood grain Lecarra wheel for my classic truck, but for comfort the black leather one can't be beat. I think it was around $200 with all the components.

 

Here is a link for the wheel from Summit Racing:

 

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/lac-43201

 

Did you need a separate install kit to fit in on the car?

[69FB 12]

Just needed the hub adapter kit and a horn button if I remember correctly. Might have been closer to $250 after tax and shipping.

[Cayenne06 10]

Just ordered a Grant #967-0 for my 69. Not a fan of the rim-blow.

[stangs-R-me 121]

Personally, I like my "Leather Wrapped Rim-Blow".

 

Why ??

 

It looks like it belongs in the car, is comfortable on the hands, and the rim-blow works just fine under the leather ... maybe even less sensitive than stock which is a good thing !!

 

here's pics ...

http://www.1969stang.com/gallery/stangs-R-me-Deluxe-GT-Hardtop?page=2

 

Doug

[Kingfish 11]

I started this and this is the Steering Wheel I finally settled on. Some will say it's a 'knock Off' but I like the looks of it.

 

http://www.cjponyparts.com/scott-drake-steering-wheel-15in-wood-and-aluminum-corso-feroce-shelby-style-1965-1973/p/STW19/

 

Steve

[Cayenne06 10]

I almost ordered that wheel but was concerned that it did not have enough dish and would hit my knees. I think it looks fantastic and I know Scott Drake will be great quality.