Two Steering Wheels - What are they for?

[Ted L.]

I have two steering wheels I can't identify and all help is appreciated.  The black wheel may be 20's Ford but friends tell me it doesn't look quite right. 

 

The black wheel is 

 

 1- The inside diameter of the rear side of the shaft hole is 13/16"

2- Laying wheel on a flat surface, face down, the distance from the front edge of the wheel to the back end of the shaft hole is 3"

3- The width of the splined shaft is 3/4", there is not a keyway

4- The measurements on the rear cone are: base 1 3/16", top 1" and height 1"

5-  The wheel's diameter is 17"

5-  What is the material used for the exterior ring?

 

The red wheel is

 

 1- The inside diameter of the rear side of the shaft hole is 1 7/16"

2- Laying wheel on a flat surface, face down, the distance from the front edge of the wheel to the back end of the shaft hole is 3 7/16"

3- The width of the splined shaft is 1 3/8", there is not a keyway

4- The measurements on the rear cone are: base 1 3/16", top 1" and height 1"

5-  The wheel's diameter is 17 1/2"

5-  What is the material used for the exterior ring?

 

Thank you for your help, have a great day,

 

Ted

[viv w]

Hi,

The black steering wheel looks like Ford model A. Early A's had a red steering wheel, but late 28 and 1929 Model A had a black wheel.

 The other I don't know, but it has such a big shaft size that it must be for a very heavy car or possibly even a truck. Maybe even marine use.

Viv.

[Ted L.]

Thanks Viv, I really appreciate the help, thank you.  Could the larger shaft wheel be for the older brass period cars?

 

Regardless, have a great day!

 

Ted