NEW Wooden Steering Wheel

[Mi8Mar]

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)

[ananimator]

Hi,

Is this steering wheel still available?

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

Thanks,

Bill

[datto_240z]

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'

[v12horse]

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

[Mr Camouflage]

Originally posted by v12horse

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

Really. What part is wood?

[Mi8Mar]

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.

[v12horse]

: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

[HS30-H]

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.

[Z Kid]

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.

[Alfadog]

Very good analogy Chris!

[HS30-H]

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

[v12horse]

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