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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 07:05 PM
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Original steering wheel?

Pulled this from a 79' XLT Bronco this weekend. Do you think this wheel is original to the truck? Is there a part number for it?

 
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 07:46 PM
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Looks like the correct wheel for an XLT w/ cruise control. I'm sure a part # exists, but someone else will have to say what it is.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 08:47 PM
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Looks like the one i had in my 79 Bronco .
 
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 08:54 PM
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It had a cover over the wheel, but it's probably the best shape of any I have found.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 09:11 PM
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If you stole that when you got the bucket seats...good for you. That thing is in awesome shape.

That wood grain does look a little larger than normal...
 
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 09:14 PM
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If you stole that when you got the bucket seats...good for you. That thing is in awesome shape.

That wood grain does look a little larger than normal...
Same truck... Had a plethora of parts I pulled.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 09:18 PM
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X2 on good for you and so other Ford trucks may live longer. Sounds like you should of just bought the whole thing?
 
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 09:23 PM
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E6UZ-3600-A (replaced D8TZ-3600-B) .. Vinyl Two Spoke Steering Wheel-15" diameter / Use with P/S / Obsolete

1978/87 F100/350, Bronco & Econoline / Ditto 1988 before production date 2/88.
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D8TZ-13A805-B .. Horn Pad-Use with Speed Control-Walnut Wood Grained Finish-Includes Speed Control Switches (also available by themselves) / Obsolete

1978/79 F100/350, Bronco & Econoline.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 77&79F250
X2 on good for you and so other Ford trucks may live longer. Sounds like you should of just bought the whole thing?
The shell was still intact and there was a roll bar. Aside from that I got everything else salvageable.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 09:33 PM
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Steering wheel is D5AW3D758
Horn pad is 13K802

These are the only numbers I see.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by GM4WALLS
Steering wheel is D5AW3D758
Horn pad is 13K802

These are the only ID engineering numbers I see.
No part numbers marked on parts after 1956, only casting and ID engineering numbers (when applicable).

See post #8 for part numbers.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2015 | 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by NumberDummy
No part numbers marked on parts after 1956, only casting and ID engineering numbers (when applicable).

See post #8 for part numbers.
How would I find out if this is the wheel that came with this truck?
 
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by GM4WALLS
How would I find out if this is the wheel that came with this truck?
It's correct for 1978/79, I had the same wheel with Speed Control (and tilt wheel) on my 1979 Lariat Super Cab I bought new. 1971/77 steering wheel is different.

If the optional tilt wheel is present, it's operated by pressing the T/S handle forward.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2015 | 09:12 AM
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All my bronco's that had the XLT steering wheel looked like Rich's with the silver trim around the horn pad BUT other than that it appears to be OEM correct. Since it has the FORD oval with a number beside it of "13K802" it would be correct for these trucks & broncos. Maybe the silver has worn off??
 
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Looks very well kept. Barely any rub on the woodgrain. Was thinking maybe it's off something newer.
 
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