Crestliner Wheel Help

Ball and Chain

Ball and Chain

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Original wheel, original ring any thoughts???
 

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There was an "accessory" steering wheel sold by Ford
dealers back in the early fifties. It was exactly like a
Crestliner wheel except it was Ivory in color and intended
to be fitted to a 49 to 51 Ford. ken
 
The wheel was a cracked piece of junk when I got it. I restored it myself, so I know that it is an original, it is also 17 inch. The horn ring is original style twist in mount, it has light pitting and flaking and also has a ford number cast in to it. I will post the number when I get home from work.



19Fordy said:
Originals were 17 in. in dia. In your photo, either the horn ring doesn't fit the steering wheel or the steering wheel doesn't fit the horn ring-as your second photo shows.
I say that because the space between the end spokes of the horn ring and the edge of the corresponding notch in the steering wheel is excessive. Looks like a recast wheel to me. Do you also have all the components that attach the horn ring to the steering wheel and do they look look fresh and new as in a repop casting? What are the casting numbers or logo on the horn ring. Is there FORD part #? I have attached a photo of the repop sterring wheel and horn ring sold by Limeworks.
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8a-3625-c

I found a few originals that have this number on the internet, so the problem appears to be in the wheel?
 

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No doubt, your wheel is the real deal. A few years ago Limeworks was selling the repro horn ring with mediallion and all the parts. Might be cheaper than rechroming you horn ring.
 
19Fordy said:
No doubt, your wheel is the real deal. A few years ago Limeworks was selling the repro horn ring with mediallion and all the parts. Might be cheaper than rechroming you horn ring.
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I dont mind the pits, its the gap between the ring and the wheel is what im tryin to figure out???
 
When you first got the wheel and before you restored it, was the gap present? I wonder if there was more than one company making those parts for FORD? Looking at your photos it appears that the horn ring is "correct", but the steering wheel gap is not correct for a nice tight fit. You did a very nice job of restoring the wheel.
It does look good. You probably would be better off leaving it as is - unless it really is bugging you and you don't mind further restoration. You obviously have the skill.
 
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Ball and Chain said:
I dont mind the pits, its the gap between the ring and the wheel is what im tryin to figure out???
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Since you obviously have experience in steering wheel restoration, you could fill in the gaps to fit the ring. I know it's more work, but the final product will be worth it. Just an idea.
 
I have a Ford accessory wheel on my l949 Converible. It is ivory and has a full circle horn ring. To remove the horn ring there is two screws on the backside of the wheel had have to be removed. The original wheel was removed by pushing down and turning it ccw. Some of the these wheels have the horn ring boken off and look like yours. The embellum on mine is ring with good lettering. Not sure what you have?
 
19Fordy said:
When you first got the wheel and before you restored it, was the gap present? I wonder if there was more than one company making those parts for FORD? Looking at your photos it appears that the horn ring is "correct", but the steering wheel gap is not correct for a nice tight fit. You did a very nice job of restoring the wheel.
It does look good. You probably would be better off leaving it as is - unless it really is bugging you and you don't mind further restoration. You obviously have the skill.
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green50 said:
Since you obviously have experience in steering wheel restoration, you could fill in the gaps to fit the ring. I know it's more work, but the final product will be worth it. Just an idea.
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Thanks guys hopefully there is another ring I can buy, that is for the accessory wheel or whatever i end up having. Worst cause i can do some work on the wheel to make everything jive, but id really rather not.
 
Sent you a pm, id like to get a measurement on the accessory wheel to see if its different if possible. please!

JT FORD said:
I have a Ford accessory wheel on my l949 Converible. It is ivory and has a full circle horn ring. To remove the horn ring there is two screws on the backside of the wheel had have to be removed. The original wheel was removed by pushing down and turning it ccw. Some of the these wheels have the horn ring boken off and look like yours. The embellum on mine is ring with good lettering. Not sure what you have?
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I measured my access. wheeel. The outside of the wheel measures 18", that is the same as the original wheels. The chrome round circle is 10".The diaginal measure on the chrome spokes is 10-1/2". I do not think that your is an original acces.wheel The real wheel is ivory and its all the way through. Not painted over a black casting, like the original std equipment wheel. The horn ring is mounted to the wheel with two screws that come in from the back into the center ring, it has a rubber ring under the center ring that is not sold anymore. I made one out of a hard foam weatherstrip material. Let me know if this helps you......

Jt Ford
 
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