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Phil's 3 window is going to have a classy interior, so we wanted to use a steering wheel that would look the part. We're starting with an early Porsche wheel, which has some really neat inlays in the spokes |
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First, we're going to fit an early Ford horn button. We'll need to make an adapter between the wheel and button. The aluminum will do the trick. |
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We've turned the piece in the lathe in order to get the shape to blend nicely between the wheel and button. |
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At this point the wheel is mounted with the horn button. We also made an adapter to fit this assembly to the Limeworks column. |
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Now on to downsizing the wheel. We're going to take about 1.5" out of the diameter. |
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We've cut the hoop off of the original wheel. |
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The new hoop is welded to the spokes. |
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After
getting a dip in Jon Wright's Custom Chrome Plating
tank, and a nice coat of dark brown, the wheel is
ready to go on the finished car.
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