Hi having recently bought a '68 1098 2 door saloon, I'm disappointed in the plastic later steering wheel.
Question, can I swap this for the earlier three spoke "Banjo" wheel and if so, is it a straight swap?
Tia
Dawpooldad
Steering Wheel Swap
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Steering Wheel Swap
Now have a 1968 Trafalgar Blue saloon. Previously the chauffeur/mechanic to a 1954 Series 2 that actually belonged to the missus. It Had been in the family for 36 years and was affectionately know as "Mowwisss" as christened by my daughters when they were younger.
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Re: Steering Wheel Swap
A lot of owners have done it. It is a straight swap just be careful with the horn push and disconnect the battery. ESM has reproduction steering wheels but at a price!
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Declan
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Declan
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Declan
Re: Steering Wheel Swap
The horn push assemblies are different so you'll need one of them too. Other than that it's a straight swap.
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Re: Steering Wheel Swap
Thanks guys, it looks like I'm on the lookout for a "banjo" then!!!
Now have a 1968 Trafalgar Blue saloon. Previously the chauffeur/mechanic to a 1954 Series 2 that actually belonged to the missus. It Had been in the family for 36 years and was affectionately know as "Mowwisss" as christened by my daughters when they were younger.
Re: Steering Wheel Swap
Many people prefer the look of the earlier steering wheel, but remember that the later one is correct for your vehicle, and the design was changed to improve safety. If you were ever unfortunate enough to be invovled in an accident, then the later wheel collapses whereas the earlier one increases injuries to the chest. Of course, neither have a modern collapsible column (although the bracket holding the column to the dash should break), and seat belts help matters. It's still your vehicle and a personal choice, just so long as you are aware of the implications.
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Re: Steering Wheel Swap
Here you go:
Best wishes,
Mike.
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Mike.
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