Aaron,
I put a 14" Moto-Lita MarkIII (I think) wheel in my '69. It's just a
bit smaller in diameter than the original (the '69 came with a
unique-to-the-year wheel - thin rim, drilled spokes, fairly large).
Using the available boss the dished version ends up too close to your
chest, so I went with the flat version. There's a little more leg room
below the wheel, but I never had an issue with the original, so NBD. I
was not terribly impressed by the woodwork - I'd say the materials they
use are probably not the very best, but I do like the riveted look. The
metal finish is fine, although it's easy to scratch. Overall I'm pretty
satisfied. Installation was a breeze - the hardest part was removing
the old wheel boss - it had been on there for a long time! I'll take a
look at home and see if I've got a picture of it - if I do I'll forward
it to you.
As always, standard disclaimers apply...
John Dombey
CC29532
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>Date: Tue, 12 Apr 2005 22:15:12 -0400
>From: acekraut11@aol.com
>Subject: Aftermarket Steering Wheels
>
>Hi List:
>
> I am considering replacing my stock steering wheel with a wood
>replacement wheel. I have heard and seen a few such as Mota Lita. I am
>interested in opinions from those who have been there and done that.
>What brands have you purchased? What was the cost? Where did you
>purchase it from? Any issues with fit and finish? Any hidden costs or
>problems that I should be aware of? Any difficult to install? Those of
>you that have a picture of your steering wheel fitted to your car can
>you forward a pic onto me? What size did you decide upon, 13", 14", or
>15"? Any problems or benefits with non-stock sizes? Thanks in advance
>for your time and sharing your experience.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Aaron
>
> Aaron Cropley
> 71 TR6 (Throttle Body Injection!)
> http://www.triumphowners.com/108
> Topsham, Maine
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