Need help picking steering wheel quick disconnect hub

[767Jockey]

Ah, I remember now. It uses either this or something very similar to mount my Moto Lita steering wheel to my MGB column. Hopefully this photo will upload.

EDIT: Ok, seeing how this picture upload finally worked, I guess I'd need to figure out how to get the quick release to mount to the face of this column to wheel hub as pictured. That's the part I guess I'm havng a hard time visualizing. Assuming I am correct that thhe quick release you showed fits between the steering wheel and this column to wheel adapter hub, how does the part of the quick release that stays in the car mount to this hub? I assume it bolts to the face of this hub, and if the bolt pattern doesn't match I could just redrill the correct pattern to the hub that is pictured here?

[Blas]

I believe I have a spare Superformance hub somewhere that’s for a Moto-Lita wheel. Contact me directly if interested.
Blas

[767Jockey]

Originally Posted by Blas

I believe I have a spare Superformance hub somewhere that’s for a Moto-Lita wheel. Contact me directly if interested.
Blas

Thanks Blas, I appreciate the offer. After reading all the info below I think I get it now and have it covered.

[eschaider]

Originally Posted by 767Jockey

Ah, I remember now. It uses either this or something very similar to mount my Moto Lita steering wheel to my MGB column. Hopefully this photo will upload.

EDIT: Ok, seeing how this picture upload finally worked, I guess I'd need to figure out how to get the quick release to mount to the face of this column to wheel hub as pictured. That's the part I guess I'm havng a hard time visualizing. Assuming I am correct that thhe quick release you showed fits between the steering wheel and this column to wheel adapter hub, how does the part of the quick release that stays in the car mount to this hub? I assume it bolts to the face of this hub, and if the bolt pattern doesn't match I could just redrill the correct pattern to the hub that is pictured here?

Nothing needs to be welded, everything is a bolt together deal.

The hub in your picture needs to be machined down by the thickness of the QR hub (about a half inch) to maintain original steering wheel location, if that is important to you. The portion of the QR hub that rests agains the original steering hub is then bolted to your mofdified hub. You will likely need to drill and tap new attaching holes.

The portion that is next to the steering wheel is bolted to the steering wheel. Again the QR hub does not have the Moto-Lita bolt pattern so you will need to add it for attachment purposes.

The two QR pieces engage with a rotary bayonet style of engagement with no slop in the connection. While driving the car you will not know you have a QR steering wheel and most eyes will not recognize the device for what it is.

The narrow column will represent more of a visual aesthetic offense than an operational problem. Worth noting, the QR hub is very close to the diameter of most steering hubs so it may not be particularly apparent in the finished condition.


Ed

[Blas]

Are removable steering wheels legal everywhere for street cars?
Hopefully not another “Billboard” tires insurance related issue issue. Polycarbonate windshields are another questionable street use item I think. Also unfluted lenses on driving lights. (Lucas SLR576 “Flamethrowers”)
Blas

[767Jockey]

Originally Posted by eschaider

Nothing needs to be welded, everything is a bolt together deal.

The hub in your picture needs to be machined down by the thickness of the QR hub (about a half inch) to maintain original steering wheel location, if that is important to you. The portion of the QR hub that rests agains the original steering hub is then bolted to your mofdified hub. You will likely need to drill and tap new attaching holes.

The portion that is next to the steering wheel is bolted to the steering wheel. Again the QR hub does not have the Moto-Lita bolt pattern so you will need to add it for attachment purposes.

The two QR pieces engage with a rotary bayonet style of engagement with no slop in the connection. While driving the car you will not know you have a QR steering wheel and most eyes will not recognize the device for what it is.

The narrow column will represent more of a visual aesthetic offense than an operational problem. Worth noting, the QR hub is very close to the diameter of most steering hubs so it may not be particularly apparent in the finished condition.


Ed

Thanks Ed, now it all makes perfect sense. I'll keep an eye on the eBay seller to see if he lists a black one in the next few days and if not I'll pick one up from the manufacturer. I appreciate all your help.

[eschaider]

Originally Posted by 767Jockey

Thanks Ed, now it all makes perfect sense. I'll keep an eye on the eBay seller to see if he lists a black one in the next few days and if not I'll pick one up from the manufacturer. I appreciate all your help.

The eBay guy used to have them in black. Check out his store and ask him for black. He might just still have them.


Ed

[767Jockey]

I found what I think (?) is the same thing on Amazon.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07GW7CY...JZXXR0AJR7C54F

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by 767Jockey

I found what I think (?) is the same thing on Amazon.

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07GW7CY...JZXXR0AJR7C54F

Anything that only costs $23.84 can't work.

[patrickt]

The first review says: "...quality is absolute crap! I would never install this on a car. The metal is very poor quality and half the holes needed drilling to complete them. I would hope no one ever puts this on a car."