Farmallregular Posted October 7, 2011 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Hi, just joined, and just acquired a 1924 Dodge touring car. Runs and drives, but needs some mechanical work, interior upholstery, a new top, and a paint job. Also discovered it has the wrong steering wheel. The center hub on the current wheel is way bigger than the taper on the steering shaft, and looks like someone tried to shim it. There's also no room for the horn collector ring.Anyway, I spent some time searching the web for the correct steering wheel with absolutely no success, so wondered if someone on here might have one. I don't particularly care about the condition of the wood; even completely missing is OK as long as the hub and spokes are in good shape.I'm sure I'll be asking a bunch more questions over the winter as I slowly get a chance to work on it.Thanks,Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Could you give us a photo of the steering wheel that you DO have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC5 Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 You could try Gene Sanson. DODGE 1914-32: sell, buy, trade, tons of parts available. Gene Sanson, 26 Sherman Pl, Clifton, NJ 07011, 973-478-8958 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willy Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I have a 1918 DB touring, with the wrong steering wheel. It might be from the 1924 DB touring I also bought. The spider runs through the middle of the wood. On the 1918, it should (as near as I can tell) be fastened at the bottom of the steering wheel. A photo of the one you have will tell me a lot. Willy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I believe the 24 has an aluminum spider and as Willy says the ends are embedded in the rim. The earlier car like Willy's is iron or steel and has screws to attach the spider to the rim. Now what I can't remember is which of the later cars had the wood rims and which had the hard rubber rims, closed or open cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
platt-deutsch Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I have a 25 that I put a Fat Man wheel on and I have the old one laying on Bench.. The bore is not tapered but straight hole. The spokes do go into the wood and are not fastened with screws. I have no Idea of the value of the old wheel.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DBAcadia Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Place it on e-bay and see..... I need one also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinist_Bill Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 I believe the 24 has an aluminum spider and as Willy says the ends are embedded in the rim. The earlier car like Willy's is iron or steel and has screws to attach the spider to the rim. Now what I can't remember is which of the later cars had the wood rims and which had the hard rubber rims, closed or open cars?Dave, My March built 1926 sedan has the hard rubber wheel.Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwollam Posted October 27, 2011 Share Posted October 27, 2011 Bill, I think that is correct. Hard rubber in closed cars, wood in open. However I do have an ALL wood wheel, including the spokes, well actually 3, that are from 1927 Deluxe sedans that also had the dash and lights from the sport models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Harmatuk Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 I wonder how many Clum switches he has??Bill H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DBAcadia Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 Dwollam, I bought a '27 Deluxe Sedan that had been advertised as a '26.It is the one I turned into a blue open speedster and posted pics of some time ago. It had a broken steering wheel. '27 steering wheels have only one keywayand the bore is larger than '24-26, which also have two keyways. If you would like to part with one of your '27 steering wheels I would buy it. Possibly two asmy '25 Screenside also won't accept a '24-'26 steering wheel either, whichsurprised me. I'll go check my Master Parts list for correct #s 207-288-8960 Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scliim Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 I've been wondering about the steering wheel in my '26 2dr coupe. It has the metal spokes with a rubber wheel. However it's been taped up each place where the metal meets the rubber so wasn't sure if this is original or if it was some sort of retro fit. How would I know if the wheel I have is the correct wheel for this car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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