Steering Wheel Upgrade

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  1. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I didn't care for the looks of my plain Jane Steering wheel. Plus....it had numerous cracks. Thank to ebay...and Darren....I updated the steering wheel on my blue 1976 4-door today.

    The new wheel is PERFECT. No cracks!! I also like the shape of the center support. I have had this type of steering wheel before and prefer its shape. I can put my left elbow on the door arm rest and my left hand just rests perfect on the downturn area of the center support of the steering wheel.
     

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  2. ford84stepside

    ford84stepside Lone Wolf

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    Never had a Mav/Comet with the wheel on the left. All mine have had the one on the right, except my yellow car which had an aftermarket wheel when I got it.
    That style on the right was used on a lot of Fords. My 84 pickup had one in black, my 87 E350 motorhome has a tan one. I even saw a few on eBay that had a John Deere emblem in the center, supposedly for a Ford chassis motorhome that John Deere sold under their brand name.
    They are nice wheels, just a bit thin on the rim. My 84 pickup had the cruise control buttons in the spokes....
     
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  3. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Much better, I've never liked that round center wheel, it looks like something from an old van/
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Looks good Craig.:)
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    I like it better. I can't do cracks on them skinny wheels.
     
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  6. cactusgrabber

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    Yup. Looks like it belongs on there. You put it together nicely.

    Those two pictures are taken from almost the exact same spot!

    Wished I had a second Mav to drive....I'll have to wait for the right time.
     
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    predfan2001 David in Tn

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    My car had a mint stg wheel and I robbed it for a 71 Mustang I fixed up years ago. :(
     
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    The steering wheel on my Sprint is like that but maybe skinnier wheel. Its really not very comfortable to hold. Is there something that can be added, like maybe a leather wrap, that would increase the size of the rim and would look good? Or a later, similar wheel with a larger grip?
     
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  9. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Also, harder to reach the horn when it is clear in the middle. With the new wheel...I can reach the horn with my thumbs.
     
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    Glad it worked out Craig. It is a comfy wheel to drive with and the horn is handy where it is, like you said. I bought it out of Michigan if I remember right. Maybe thats why its not so sun beat like the southern stuff. Paid the same price for it as you did. Nice wheel for that price I would say. LOL.
     
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    Cool. thanks.
     
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    looks right at home
     
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  13. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    My car is from California. Too much sunshine!!!
     
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    mojo "Everett"- Senior Citizen Supporting Member

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    U can get one like mine that u don't have to lace. I have had both. I like this one better. I have had it for two yrs and no issues.

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    It looks much better!
     
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