I would like a non-repairable 240 steering wheel and shift knob.

Edited September 1, 20177 yr by Z dreams

Why? 

I have a wood working shop. I want to make a custom wheel and shift knob.

I may could get the thread measurements for you and any other measurements.  I thought you might be making PSA against 240s, .

 

 

Thanks Siteunseen,  the shift knob measurements would help. I'm building a 73 240 resto-rod. Basically a southwest 73 body, a rust bucket Michigan 72, and a rust bucket 81zx rolled into one. I have restored my stock steering wheel,  but thought if I could get a 240 steering wheel frame. I would try wood working in the round. 

Hello Z dreams,  something like in my car?   The inner metal of the steering wheel is about 6,35 mm (1/4 inch!) thick.  I took 6 pieces of mahogany on the front with a 1/4 inch groove in it and 6 pieces on the back (massiv). Made them with a hand milling machine. And the fingergroove with a powerfile..  It was about 30 hours of work haha..  This wheel is glued on with 2 comp. glue and between the wood waterproof wood glue..  I think the result for a electronics guy is very good.. I'm using it now for 10 years and i'm realy happy with it!  (With my big hands and no power steering it's fantastic.)  (It has 7 or 8 layers of lacquer ....

 

About the gearknob, I've got one made on a wood lathe..  neede also a lot of coats of lacquer..

Thats what I have in mind. Wouldn't want to destroy a good wheel. 

I destroyed a good wheel ten years ago.. The "wood"  comes of in a vise, by clamping  and a wood chisel comes in handy. The woody stuff is a mix of sawdust and polyester.  Beware it can have very sharp edges!  I've got a spare wheel.. original to my car..  ;-)