Steering: Need steering wheel info

[doubledaddy]

Can anyone tell me what steering wheels will fit the spline on a 50 champion? I have to rebuild the steering box but I can't get the wheel off. I have fabricated a wheel puller like the factory puller but it still will not budge. I have pulled so hard the metal face of the hub is dished.

Is there another brand that will fit or is there an adapter for a custom wheel for the 50 champion? Also what years will fit the splines? I have found several later model wheels but don't know if they will fit. I would be very grateful for any suggestions.

Thanks

[lark-o-rama]

Hi Doubledaddy,
I installed a Grant Steering wheel on my 60' Lark. They have many different colors to choose from. It looks great in my opinion..and gives it a retro hotrod look which is what I was after. The downside was the horn assembly. It was so senisitive, a speed bump would set it off. I ended up wiring my horn to a push button.. Maybe they have improved the design, as mine is several years old now.
hope this helps you..

[bezhawk]

The steering wheel hub size and splines changed in 57. earlier shafts are larger.

[doofus]

Hey Doubledaddy i used the hub from a ruined 53 wheel to make a custom wheel adapter for my 53 coupe. the horn and hub cover are available seperately from Grant and probably ebay. good luck , Doofus

[rkapteyn]

I have a good used 1950 two spoke wheel for $150.00.

If you take the horn button out and remove the nut , you can put a bolt in the hole preferably
with a copper washer and sit in the front seat with your knees under the steering wheel pushing
up and give that bolt a good rap with a heavy hammer
The bolt head will protect the threads on the steering shaft.

Robert Kapteyn

[doubledaddy]

I tried everything I could including a copy of the factory puller until the metal center of the wheel was cupped. I ended up cutting the shaft behind the steering wheel with a hacksaw, (I have two steering units from parts cars), as I am replacing the steering box anyway. Just for fun I tried to drive the shaft out of the wheel on a vise and it still refuses to come out.

I have thought about a DIY adapter as Doofus said, looks like the only part in a Grant kit that is unique to each car is the hub and that will not be hard to make. I think I will try this on the 50,s teenager coup I am building.