Steering wheel alternatives for Slicks

[brute66]

Was wondering what 60's era factory Ford/Mercury steering wheels can be used on our trucks. I really don't want an aftermarket wheel but am looking for a flatter wheel than my stock one. It measures about 6" deep and I'd like something around 4" or less. I'm real tall at 6'6" and favor a wheel that's closer to the dash. My truck has no PS, so it's gotta be at least 15" in diameter. Some of the early 60's car wheels are really appealing to me, I'm just not sure they'll interchange. I'm willing to spend around $300 on a nice alternative if anybody can help. thanks

[bruceandersson]

One thing you could do is substitute a later model (73-79) power steering column to gain a couple of inches of access. I have a great welder and am confident in my ability so I've shortened the column on a couple of trucks. A lot of people are very wary of this, but after it is cut and re-welded, I've tried to break the weld with a lot of leverage and have no issues. That has been the only way I've found to get the wheel into a comfortable position for me. If you keep the same diameter wheel, as you move it towards the dash, you start to lose leg room. I am planning on checking out how a mustang steering wheel works on my shortened column to try and solve both problems.

[brute66]

Thanks for the advice Bruce, but I want to retain the factory Cruise o Matic column as I prefer the shifter and turn signal stalk to the newer columns.

[Hunter's 64]

http://www.con2r.com/

these guys make some nice stuff, owner has a custom slick called "PH100" He also makes a nice gauge set that fits stock round bezzel dash im sure he can help.


Danny

[69supercj]

I've got a '66 Mustang Deluxe Woodgrain wheel on my '66F100. I like the look and it works well.

[brute66]

Danny,
Thanks for the con2r tip, I was seriously considering buying one of there wheels because they have the finger bumps on the back side of the wheel and they look vintage.

supercj,
I just sold a mustang pony wheel for $200 on ebay, was thinking of using it if I couldn't sell it for what I wanted for it. but wasn't sure it would fit. Now I know.

[BigBadDad]

I've got a '66 Mustang Deluxe Woodgrain wheel on my '66F100. I like the look and it works well.

Picture please !

[LM14]

I have a Series I Con2r wheel on my unibody. It takes a standard 3 bolt adaptor kit like any aftermarket wheel would. You could put one on your truck with that method, just remember that Con2r stuff isn't cheap. The quality is top notch.




It also comes with a draw string soft cover for storage. I've used it all the way thru my build so it doesn't get dirty as I work on stuff.



SPark

[brute66]

glad to hear quality is top notch as these Slick steering wheels can get a real workout without power steering