The Ford Barn

wensum · 10-28-2014, 09:32 PM

With my motor set back 4", an aluminium radiator and a lightweight speedster body, I can easily turn the steering lock to lock whilst stationary.
Was there ever a smaller steering wheel made for the Model A?
Many thanks
Keith

JohnLaVoy · 10-29-2014, 09:35 AM

There was, it was referred to as a Fat Man steering wheel and was not round.

Joe K · 10-29-2014, 07:28 PM

The Model A wheels are generally 17" diameter. Model T wheels CAN fit - and those that do (keyway generally) are mounted upside down and are 16" diameter.

In my buying a barn fresh steering wheel on Ebay described as "model A or model T steering wheel" I had to research the difference. The same seller had a nearly identical but slightly smaller wheel with exactly the same description. I measured my own Model A wheel and was able to set both him and myself straight as to what exactly he was selling.

Joe K

wensum · 10-30-2014, 02:31 PM

Thanks JoeK,
I'll have to look into it
I would like to keep the light switch and horn in the centre
Cheers
Keith

Joe K · 10-30-2014, 02:47 PM

I see another seller on Ebay is selling a "true" model T wheel. Yunno, the one with the inverted spokes and used with a reduction gear between the wheel and the steering shaft.

He reports this to be 15" diameter. But this likely could be hub adapted to a forward spoke tilt (more like the Model A) and would give you more room.

This one a little pricey - but look around.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1912-Ford-Mo...eb53a8&vxp=mtr

Joe K

Big hammer · 10-30-2014, 06:31 PM

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Why not use your old wheel,cut your spokes off, use as a hub, find a
Smaller wheel and adapt it. Just a thought.

10-28-2014, 09:32 PM	#1
wensum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 444	Steering wheel size? With my motor set back 4", an aluminium radiator and a lightweight speedster body, I can easily turn the steering lock to lock whilst stationary. Was there ever a smaller steering wheel made for the Model A? Many thanks Keith

10-29-2014, 09:35 AM	#2
JohnLaVoy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 779	Re: Steering wheel size? There was, it was referred to as a Fat Man steering wheel and was not round.

10-29-2014, 07:28 PM	#3
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Steering wheel size? The Model A wheels are generally 17" diameter. Model T wheels CAN fit - and those that do (keyway generally) are mounted upside down and are 16" diameter. In my buying a barn fresh steering wheel on Ebay described as "model A or model T steering wheel" I had to research the difference. The same seller had a nearly identical but slightly smaller wheel with exactly the same description. I measured my own Model A wheel and was able to set both him and myself straight as to what exactly he was selling. Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

10-30-2014, 02:31 PM	#4
wensum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Zealand Posts: 444	Re: Steering wheel size? Thanks JoeK, I'll have to look into it I would like to keep the light switch and horn in the centre Cheers Keith

10-30-2014, 02:47 PM	#5
Joe K Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,188	Re: Steering wheel size? I see another seller on Ebay is selling a "true" model T wheel. Yunno, the one with the inverted spokes and used with a reduction gear between the wheel and the steering shaft. He reports this to be 15" diameter. But this likely could be hub adapted to a forward spoke tilt (more like the Model A) and would give you more room. This one a little pricey - but look around. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1912-Ford-Mo...eb53a8&vxp=mtr Joe K __________________ Shudda kept the horse.

10-30-2014, 06:31 PM	#6
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,127	Re: Steering wheel size? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Why not use your old wheel,cut your spokes off, use as a hub, find a Smaller wheel and adapt it. Just a thought.