Steering Wheels
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Steering Wheels
After much research I have decided to refurbish my original steering wheel. Today I ordered a new horn ring, turn signal switch, emblem, and all the guts that go inside the horn ring from DC. Im off work Thursday so I will pull the wheel and start filling the cracks.
I wanted to use a smaller diameter Mustang wheel, but in the end there are to many issues that make the Mustang wheel a poor choice for a F100.
I came across this video that explains the difference between a 64.5 and a 65+ steering wheel. Good info for anyone considering a steering wheel swap.
Click the video link at the bottom of the page.
http://www.cjponyparts.com/horn-ring...-1966/p/HW182/
In case anyone points out that there is no such thing as a 64.5 Mustang, we know that.
I wanted to use a smaller diameter Mustang wheel, but in the end there are to many issues that make the Mustang wheel a poor choice for a F100.
I came across this video that explains the difference between a 64.5 and a 65+ steering wheel. Good info for anyone considering a steering wheel swap.
Click the video link at the bottom of the page.
http://www.cjponyparts.com/horn-ring...-1966/p/HW182/
In case anyone points out that there is no such thing as a 64.5 Mustang, we know that.
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There are several good YouTube videos that show how to repair a plastic steering wheel.
Im going to try JB Weld for plastic. Its $5 for 2 ounces, my wheel is in pretty good condition and I don't need much.
Some use POR-15 putty, its $30 for 1 pound.
Im going to try JB Weld for plastic. Its $5 for 2 ounces, my wheel is in pretty good condition and I don't need much.
Some use POR-15 putty, its $30 for 1 pound.
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After much research I have decided to refurbish my original steering wheel. Today I ordered a new horn ring, turn signal switch, emblem, and all the guts that go inside the horn ring from DC. Im off work Thursday so I will pull the wheel and start filling the cracks.
I wanted to use a smaller diameter Mustang wheel, but in the end there are to many issues that make the Mustang wheel a poor choice for a F100.
I came across this video that explains the difference between a 64.5 and a 65+ steering wheel. Good info for anyone considering a steering wheel swap.
I wanted to use a smaller diameter Mustang wheel, but in the end there are to many issues that make the Mustang wheel a poor choice for a F100.
I came across this video that explains the difference between a 64.5 and a 65+ steering wheel. Good info for anyone considering a steering wheel swap.
1965 Mustang's assembled before 8/17/1964 came with a generator, use a different steering wheel, horn ring, horn ring retainer and T/S switch than Mustang's assembled from 8/17/1964 that came with an alternator.
And, before 8/17/1964, the 260/289 block has 5 bell housing mounting holes, the 260/289 water pump (it's aluminum) and timing cover are different, so is the hood and the front fender Mustang nameplate is 1/4" shorter than from 8/17/1964.
From 8/17/1964, Mustang's came w/a hood nose moulding, the fastback was introduced, the 260 was cancelled, the 289 block has 6 bell housing mounting holes, the cast iron water pump uses a different timing cover.
The Mustang horn ring retainer used with a generator (C2DZ-13A809-A) was also used on 1960/64 Falcon, 1961/70 F100/250 2WD, 1962/64 Fairlane, 1963/64 Galaxie, 1966/70 F100 4WD, 1967/70 F350 all with horn button or horn ring.
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Correct Number Dummy.
The video does show how the horn ring and turn signal switch is assembled and which parts work together and which parts will not work together.
For instance, I can use a 1975 F100 or a 1965 Mustang steering wheel on my 1966 F100, but to do so I must also use the corresponding turn signal switch and corresponding horn contact parts that are in the horn ring.
If I wanted to use a generator equipped Mustang steering wheel I can bolt that right on. That's the option that I wanted but I couldn't find a horn ring that doesn't have MUSTANG on the face, I liked that steering wheel because its a smaller diameter than the F100 wheel and I can buy it in red for $140.
The video does show how the horn ring and turn signal switch is assembled and which parts work together and which parts will not work together.
For instance, I can use a 1975 F100 or a 1965 Mustang steering wheel on my 1966 F100, but to do so I must also use the corresponding turn signal switch and corresponding horn contact parts that are in the horn ring.
If I wanted to use a generator equipped Mustang steering wheel I can bolt that right on. That's the option that I wanted but I couldn't find a horn ring that doesn't have MUSTANG on the face, I liked that steering wheel because its a smaller diameter than the F100 wheel and I can buy it in red for $140.
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