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Technical => Body/Appearance/Interior => Topic started by: deathbypsi on April 18, 2016, 11:48:55 AM

Title: steering wheel swaps?
Post by: deathbypsi on April 18, 2016, 11:48:55 AM
I was wondering how many here have swapped wheels and to what? The steering wheel in my 83 might be the ugliest thing I have seen and Im currently looking for a nice SVO/GT wheel of that era.

Would not be apposed to an aftermarket wheel if there is a nice looking direct swap out there too.
Title: steering wheel swaps?
Post by: ISTLCRUZ on April 18, 2016, 04:02:07 PM
I have the GT/SVO style wheel in my bird. I had to delete cruise control, but no big deal there. I have always liked this style wheel.
Title: steering wheel swaps?
Post by: deathbypsi on April 18, 2016, 06:17:09 PM
yeah I have one in my 88 Ranger too which lead me to look for one for my new TC.
Title: steering wheel swaps?
Post by: 50tbrd88 on April 19, 2016, 07:52:30 PM
I went from the stock LX wheel to a 87-88 Turbo Coupe one and it made a big difference in feel.
Title: steering wheel swaps?
Post by: cj750 on May 05, 2016, 12:09:15 AM
I put a TC/XR-7 wheel in my '85 Cougar. Better looking and far more comfortable than the skinny-rimmed stocker. I've replaced the T-Bird center with a Cougar head one since this picture was taken.

(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x192/cj750/Cougar/1985%20Cougar/ENov12014013_zps4c1dbbe8.jpg)
Title: steering wheel swaps?
Post by: Chuck W on May 06, 2016, 07:07:55 PM
An 83 TC needs this steering wheel...

(http://www.turbochuck.com/webimages/projects/83%20TBird/Interior.jpg)
Title: steering wheel swaps?
Post by: QUICKSHIFT on May 06, 2016, 08:38:26 PM
I went this route. I like it as the adapter brings the wheel about 2" closer.
Title: steering wheel swaps?
Post by: deathbypsi on May 06, 2016, 09:01:21 PM
What wheel is that Chuck?  I think im just going rob the 86 Mustang wheel off the race truck for now.
Title: steering wheel swaps?
Post by: Chuck W on May 07, 2016, 04:03:18 PM
Quote from: deathbypsi;455200
What wheel is that Chuck?  I think im just going rob the 86 Mustang wheel off the race truck for now.

It's the optional wheel used on 83-84 TC's and '84 XR-7's.  Non-cruise control.
Title: steering wheel swaps?
Post by: lakenheath24 on May 09, 2016, 01:42:18 PM
I have a grant gt....on a quick release hub.
Title: steering wheel swaps?
Post by: QUICKSHIFT on May 09, 2016, 09:15:57 PM
Found an older pic with an 88 Mustang wheel.