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16" Moto Lita Steering Wheel
This is my latest attempt to reduce the fakeness of my fake Cobra.
When this car arrived in my neighborhood in 1994, it had a 15" Moto Lita steering wheel and it steered just fine. :3DSMILE: However...the 1960's original big-block cars were assembled with a 16" Moto Lita, so I've leaned in that direction. **) Recently I ordered a 16" Moto Lita split-center wheel, but requested it with an un-finished wood rim. Below are some of the steps I used to complete it. On the "how hard is this to do" scale, with #1 being no sweat and #10 is OMG..what did I get myself into, I give this project a 2. And yes I do have a lot of time on my hands. I retired 15 months ago, which is why I periodically add a new thread to Club Cobra. :rolleyes: The new wheel arrived in an almost-ready to stain condition. I felt a few slightly raspy spots so I sanded with 400 grit and then 600 grit paper. Next I applied 3 coats of Minwax Special Walnut stain. Finally, sealed it with 6 coats of tung oil. http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...ictureid=12185 After staining and sealing. http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...ictureid=12186 http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...ictureid=12187 A side-by-side comparison of old and new wheels. http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...ictureid=12188 Installed. http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...ictureid=12189 |
Beautiful Job! The 16" wheel is that way to go for sure and you have the perfect car to make more original.
Larry |
so pretty! Forget retiring. Open up a wood steering wheel shop!
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Nice!! I love the look of a wooden steering wheel.
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Looks great David. Did you find the offset of the new wheel helped keep leg clearance with the 1" diameter increase. That is only 1/2" per side after all.
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Very Good
Great job, looks great, AND it looks like it should. You should be applauded for making it more original. More should do so.
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I appreciate the comments!
Nick, the larger diameter is still evident but not a problem for my skinny thighs. :p David |
Love it!:cool:
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Looks great - nice job. What is the reason for the split center section? Was that a feature of the originals?
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I'm glad someone is staying skinny ;-) The amount of dish on the steering wheel makes it necessary to split the spokes. Yes that is one of the features of originals and they also need a top ring to lock the spokes down to the hub and reinforce it over the splits. The top ring is also what holds the steering wheel emblem.
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