What are my options for a steering wheel?

[mustangmike6996 34]

I am in dire need of a new steering wheel. I have the "2 spoke" style on the car now. I don't have tilt so its tough to get in and out of the car due to the large wheel.

 

I like the look of the grant with the chrome 3 spoke/ black grip but have heard the quality is so-so.

 

I don't want wood and I don't want billet/custom

 

 

I would like something that is a bit smaller, not crazy expensive, and looks correct to the interior.

[Pakrat 1,043]

I've heard a lot of folks complain about the Grant as well but I never personally was sure why. I went with the exact wheel you are talking about 14 years ago for pretty much the same reasons and I have never been unhappy about it. The only "issue" if I had to get picky is that the center stud interferes with the horn button ever so slightly and you need to just grind 1-2mm off for a perfect fit. It will go on as is but occasionally the right bump in the road will make the horn button fall off if you don't.

[Jimjific 23]

I use the same one as Pak and I have no complaints either. Being I have a blue interior with black accents it looks like it belongs with the interior. The horn button is the only pin in the but part but once on, no issues.

 

Jim

[Big Secz 26]

I've had two Grant wheels and hated them both, bad quality. My favorite wheel was the factory Ford OEM GT wheel that came in just about all Ford cars/trucks/vans from the late 70's to early 80's. it looks similar to the Grant wheel but more durable, is slightly smaller in diameter than the factory wheel that you have now, and you can find these wheels in the vinyl version and leather versions. The only thing that really cost is replacement horn buttons. I got a replacement horn button from CJP for more than I got the steering wheel for.

 

http://www.cjponyparts.com/silver-horn-button-assembly-1979-1982/p/HBG7/

 

I found the wheel on eBay and then took fine steel wool to the spokes to clean them up and cleaned the vinyl. Then installed it in my '71 Torino

 

Best is that the wheel is a direct bolt on with no modifications needed, unlike the grant wheel which requires you to take a hacksaw to the steering rod to cut off the unthreaded portion so their horn buttons don't pop off.

[mustangmike6996 34]

These are the 2 styles I am looking at. Black rim and black or chrome center because I have no woodgrain in my car.

 

 

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fi.ebayimg.com%2F00%2Fs%2FNDg5WDUwMA%253D%253D%2Fz%2FXP0AAOxydlFS-p61%2F%2524_3.JPG%253Fset_id%253D2&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fbhp%2Fmustang-steering-wheel&h=489&w=500&tbnid=zeNaPQrnVFLIaM%3A&zoom=1&docid=HXTOx-wwE8QtRM&ei=hKp_VOqAGteoyASm3IHgBA&tbm=isch&ved=0CDgQMygUMBQ&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=2260&page=2&start=20&ndsp=27

 

 

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fgalleryplus.ebayimg.com%2Fws%2Fweb%2F360716483611_2_0_1%2F500x500.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fitm%2F1965-1969-MUSTANG-STEERING-WHEEL-13-1-2-CLASSIC-BLACK-GRANT-STEERING-WHEEL-%2F360716483611&h=498&w=500&tbnid=cWun5ZTZRCMHdM%3A&zoom=1&docid=RyTKCW4YK8DJ9M&itg=1&ei=hKp_VOqAGteoyASm3IHgBA&tbm=isch&ved=0CCoQMygOMA4&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=343&page=1&start=0&ndsp=20

[Jimjific 23]

Another thing I did to make more room was I removed two of the spacer blocks where the steering wheel mount to the dash. My car had two on either side of the steering shaft.

 

Jim

[mustangmike6996 34]

Im not sure I had any spacers. Maybe 1 on each side. Are you talking about the aluminum ones that slide onto the pedal support?

[SparkyGT 26]

 

I don't think they make that one now, I had some older grant ones, but without the holes they had the longer slots, looked ok. I also used to take the grant 4 spoke and paint the spokes to match interiors or the exterior colors.

[Jimjific 23]

Im not sure I had any spacers. Maybe 1 on each side. Are you talking about the aluminum ones that slide onto the pedal support?

 

Yes, those are the ones. Mine had two on each side. I took one out and it raised the steering some and the plastic coverings still looked good.

 

Jim

[grendi 16]

@ sparkygt

looks like one of these:

http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/52/

 

http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/165/

 

they also make one that looks almost the same but with rivets and 1/2" smaller:

http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/167/

[mustangmike6996 34]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/131356590112?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

Im really diggin this style but Im not sure that Itll look correct in the car. Thoughts?

[SparkyGT 26]

I guess it depends mike on if you have other mods on the car, rims ,etc. those ones that myself and grendi posted are kinda reminiscent of the older AC cobra wheels.

[grendi 16]

I guess it depends mike on if you have other mods on the car, rims ,etc. those ones that myself and grendi posted are kinda reminiscent of the older AC cobra wheels.

 

+1 on that. :thumbup:

 

my brother has #1175 in his s-code coupe and i (currently) have #1075 in my restomod.

both fit the style of the car.

[Hoover 12]

I have this one, picked it up on sale @ ebay for 93.99 now 103.99

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/311013459672?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

AS of 12/14/14 back down to 93.99. Virtually the same wheel that someone said that it isn't made anymore. Gawd, why bother helping, if no one takes it seriously.

Edited December 15, 2014 by Hoover

[mustangmike6996 34]

It wont be crazy but it wont be a stock car. I like the all black but the design is almost too much. I like the grant style 3 spoke with a chrome center (Id consider black as well) but everrrrrrryone has it and I really dont wanna buy a steering wheel 2 times.

[shaun071 62]

I bought one of these

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SAAS-Retro-Black-Sports-Steering-Wheel-350mm-Wide-Slight-Dish-New-/130742141417?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e70d6c1e9#ht_2201wt_1034

Nice small diameter and has a good hornbutton. It's a touch smaller than the Grant. I did buy the Mustang horn button available from CJ Pony Parts.

Edited December 9, 2014 by shaun071
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[MBerger 10]

I just installed the Scott Drake 14" wheel kit form CJ Pony. Great quality and looks amazing.

 

http://www.cjponyparts.com/scott-drake-steering-wheel-kit-corso-feroce-shelby-style-wood-and-aluminum-14-inch-with-telescoping-adapter-horn-button-emblem-1967-1973/p/STW20K67-V/

[lanky 44]

I just purchased a wheel from forever sharp steering wheels, I will let you know how it is and take a few photos when it arrives.

[lanky 44]

I just purchased a wheel from forever sharp steering wheels, I will let you know how it is and take a few photos when it arrives.

[Ridge Runner 1,113]

This is the wheel i bought for my 69, It is pretty close to the Cobra and Shelby wheel. I think it is from Auto pro? I don't remember the exact price but it was very reasonable .The horn button comes with Ford script or the Cobra emblem ,your choice .

[Ridge Runner 1,113]

This is the wheel i bought for my 69, It is pretty close to the Cobra and Shelby wheel. I think it is from Auto pro? I don't remember the exact price but it was very reasonable .The horn button comes with Ford script or the Cobra emblem ,your choice .

[TexasEd 188]

I've had two Grant wheels and hated them both, bad quality. My favorite wheel was the factory Ford OEM GT wheel that came in just about all Ford cars/trucks/vans from the late 70's to early 80's. it looks similar to the Grant wheel but more durable, is slightly smaller in diameter than the factory wheel that you have now, and you can find these wheels in the vinyl version and leather versions. The only thing that really cost is replacement horn buttons. I got a replacement horn button from CJP for more than I got the steering wheel for.

 

http://www.cjponyparts.com/silver-horn-button-assembly-1979-1982/p/HBG7/

 

I found the wheel on eBay and then took fine steel wool to the spokes to clean them up and cleaned the vinyl. Then installed it in my '71 Torino

 

Best is that the wheel is a direct bolt on with no modifications needed, unlike the grant wheel which requires you to take a hacksaw to the steering rod to cut off the unthreaded portion so their horn buttons don't pop off.

 

 

Thanks for this post. I like that wheel.

[rwcstang 201]

got this on sale from cjpp hopefully its a good product http://www.cjponyparts.com/steering-wheel-kit-apex-13-75-pro-touring-horn-button-1967-1980/p/STW48KC-V/

[mustangmike6996 34]

For that price I hope it is good. Looks nice tho.

[lanky 44]

As promised here are a few photos of the Forever Sharp steering wheel I purchased. Love the horn design, and my only complaint is that it feels slightly thin in my hands. I will probably get a wrap for around the rim to thicken it up a bit. I like it.