1978 Steering wheel replacement
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1978 Steering wheel replacement
Hello all. My 1968 F100 has a 1978 steering column (ps). I wanted power steering so I went to a junk yard many years ago and was told it was a 1972 and put it in. So now I am replacing the turn signal and would love to find a better steering wheel and horn bar to fix it up until I find a 1968 column to make it right. so far no luck on finding anything. Has anyone else found a one or a replacement? this is what I get for swapping it when I was young.
Not looking for a generic aftermarket wheel. those I can find. Looking for Ford or Ford replacement. LMC just laughed at me when i asked.
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Not looking for a generic aftermarket wheel. those I can find. Looking for Ford or Ford replacement. LMC just laughed at me when i asked.
Thanks all
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My 1968 F100 has a 1978 steering column (ps). I wanted power steering so I went to a junk yard many years ago and was told it was a 1972 and put it in. So now I am replacing the turn signal and would love to find a better steering wheel and horn bar to fix it up until I find a 1968 column to make it right. So far no luck on finding anything. Has anyone else found a one or a replacement? this is what I get for swapping it when I was young.
Same 17" 3 spoke steering wheel: 1960/63 Falcon/Comet // 1961/66 F100/250 2WD // 1966 F100 4WD // 1966/73 Bronco // 1967/70 F100/250 2WD/4WD // 1969/70 F350.
1972/77 F100/350, 1974/77 Bronco, 1975/77 Econoline use the same 2 spoke steering wheel and horn pads except 1975/77 F100/350 & Econoline with Speed Control.
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Bill, so a 1974 - 77 ford bronco 2 spoke looks the same as my 1978 steering wheel? I found one on a Bronco web site (Manufacturer Part NumberD4TZ-3600-A) . I dont want to get it and it not be the same even if it fits.
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Carpenter has this:
That the one? Dont mean to bug you. thanks for your input.
Steering Wheel - 2 Spoke - 1971-77 Ford Truck, 1975-77 Ford Bronco
Part #: D4TZ-3600-AThat the one? Dont mean to bug you. thanks for your input.
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Carpenter has this:
That the one?
Dont mean to bug you. thanks for your input.
Steering Wheel - 2 Spoke - 1971-77 Ford Truck, 1975-77 Ford Bronco
Part #: D4TZ-3600-AThat the one?
Dont mean to bug you. thanks for your input.Same wheel used thru 1977 except 1975/77's with Speed Control.
btw: It's 1974/77 Bronco and 1975/77 Econoline.
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Thanks Bill. your post are always helpful and quick.
I was worried about the horn. just bought a 78 turn signal switch and was wondering if it would work with the 74 bronco wheel. I will need to take a close look at both to see how they fit together. My 78 wheel has a metal strip under the horn pad and the Bronco does not.
Thanks to your info I have a place to look.
Thanks
I was worried about the horn. just bought a 78 turn signal switch and was wondering if it would work with the 74 bronco wheel. I will need to take a close look at both to see how they fit together. My 78 wheel has a metal strip under the horn pad and the Bronco does not.
Thanks to your info I have a place to look.
Thanks
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