What is the size of the factory steering wheel supposed to be? 1971 F100

Thanks!

 

That should be an easy answer. Unfortunately, that's the newer style wheel then my trucks and I can't help.

 

As originally equipped = 16 1/2"

For service part replacement, Ford obsoleted the original steering wheels used in 1970/72 *and replaced them with the type used in 1973/77.
Now: 1971/77 F100/350 except with cruise control:

D4TZ-3600-A = black only). I believe this later wheel is 16."

*1970/72 F100/350

D1TZ-3600-A - BLACK

D1TZ-3600-B BLUE

D1TZ-3600-C RED

D1TZ-3600-D GREEN

 

Thanks for the answer NumberDummy. I was told bye the previous owner the steering column had been replaced out of a 73 F series. Just looked kinda big from what I always remembered from my youth. Of course Ive grown out also since high school.

 

D1TZ-3600-C IS WHAT i WANT!!!!!
i HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR EVER AND EVER HOURS A DAY FOR A RED 1972 TWO SPOKE NOT CRACKED STEERING WHEEL!!! EVERY CATALOG I SEE THAT MIGHT HAVE A TWO SPOKE IS BLACK AND 300$ AND DOESNT EVEN COME WITH THE CENTER PIECE!!! ALL I CAN FIND IS JUNK, OR EXPENSIVE PARTS THAT ARENT EVEN WHAT I WANT EXACTLY!!! PLEASE HELP

 

CRACKS can be fixed , check eastwood they make a steering wheel repair kit .

 

No one reproduces 1971/73 F100/350 steering wheels. No Ford Dealer or obsolete parts vendor has any NOS

The black steering wheel in repro parts sellers catalogs is: D4TZ-3600-A, used on 1974/77 F100/350's & Bronco's, 1975/77 Econolines (all w/o Speed Control).

This same steering wheel was the FoMoCo Service Part Replacement steering wheel for 1971/73 F100/350 steering wheels

And: As original, the vinyl horn pads did not come with steering wheels, were only available as a separate part.

1971/77: Same, but there are three different types. Black Camera Case Finish / Walnut Wood Grain Finish (XLT only) / And the type used 1975/77 with Speed Control.

 

SO my only hope is to find a somehow not cracked original that is still hanging around in a junk yard truck or some random person has one that is actually RED like I want, that actually wants to sell it, and that hasnt sold it in the last 40 years... sigh, prolly not .................................................. .................................................. ..................... thanks alot though, you've confirmed my suspicions.... sigh, I wanted this truck to be all original restoration... James Moore

 

If you had a 1967/70, I know where there's a NOS 3 spoke red steering wheel. I found it in TN on one of my scrounging trips, sold it to FTE member gangstakr.

But it won't work on 1971/77's, because it uses a chrome horn ring and other 1967/70 only stuff.

Watch ebay, also look in Hemmings Motor News under Ford parts for sale. When you own one a these old rolling piles of misery, it takes patience when looking for some parts.

Took me almost 3 years (1981/83) to find a NOS 1965 F100 anodized aluminum grille. Had been obsoleted by Ford 9/1965, replaced with the 1966 grille. Finally found one at an Alabama funeral home.

 

I still have the Steering Wheel.

 

Jess, I know, but it won't look right on a 1971/73. It can be made to work, but...

 

Thanks for the replies guys, I cant believe Ford made them obsolete! a black steering wheel in an all colored interior just doesnt look right to me... and now that I have stared at my red one long enough I really just want a new one like it

 

I read somewhere that a guy used jb weld epoxy puddy and sanded it down and painted it or something and the steering wheel looked great... I am a painter but IDK my wheel is waaaaaaaay cracked...

 

If you want to sell it PM me with a price and a pic if possible.

Thanks,
Tim

 

Just kidding, but at least it is red.... the only red one Ive even heard of that wasnt attatched to a truck or broken...