Elegant & sporty wooden steering wheel with bright silver polished aluminum spokes. 13.75" diameter with about 1" dish. Fits Momo adapter, Grant horn buttons and poss. others. $125 + $10 shipping (USA only). 772-337-3308 (Florida)

Hi,

Is this steering wheel still available?

What would I need to install it on an 1971 240Z?

Thanks,

Bill

he he he... It has an "Alfa Romeo" center peice. Is it really wood, or just plastic like the stock 240z one? (It was plastic so in a crash it wouldn't splinter) It wouls suit a Z too!:stupid:

Cheer'z'

The wooden steering wheels for the Z's is actually part wood part plastic.

Originally posted by v12horse

The wooden steering wheels for the Z's is actually part wood part plastic.

Really. What part is wood?

Originally posted by ananimator

Hi,

Is this steering wheel still available?

What would I need to install it on an 1971 240Z?

Thanks,

Bill

I believe the wheel is sold. In response to some of the posts, it is real wood and would look great in a Z. A friend is restoring a Z and bought a Grant wheel for his car that is nearly identical except for the bolt pattern attaching it to the hub. A Momo hub adapter to the Z will have the correct pattern to affix the wheel to the hub. If my deal falls through I'll get back to you. Thanks.

:stupid: :stupid: :stupid: I should have looked it up before I opened my mouth(typing fingers). Mr. Camouflage and datto_240z, you guys are right. The original 240z steering wheel is plastic with a simulated wood grain layer on top. Sorry for the mix up.

-Ben

Didn't we get the real story on this subject a few months ago? I think it was Kats who spoke to Matsuo san about it, and Matsuo san confirmed that the original steering wheels were indeed made from wood...

It was a new process at the time, and involved pressing wood into a mould ( under huge pressure ) and combining it with some sort of resin?

I don't remember the thread it was on, but I think I'm remembering it correctly.

So it IS wood, but not JUST wood:ermm:

Alan T.

That would explain why when they crack, they seem to crack along the grain, however calling it wood is like calling a saussage meat isnt it? Its a half truth, kinda is but it isnt.

Very good analogy Chris!

I won't be able to forget that now. It might spoil my driving experienceLOL

I thought I remember it being a wood and plastic because when it breaks one can see the wood and the plastic.