Kevin kamnikar Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 I have a 1918 Republic Truck that was given to me that was partially restored and now I’m looking for parts that are not easy to find. Whoever did some of the work was poor and some parts will need to be replaced. For now I’m looking for a steering wheel and timing and throttle levers. Does anyone have any ideas? If easiest I can be reached at 831-809-4526. Thanks Everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1912Staver Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 As long as the steering wheel spider is intact a decent wood worker can make a new rim. Most were wood from the factory. The hard rubber ones are a lot harder to repair / replace but yours does not look like one of those. They usually had a steel inner ring for strength which I do not see in your photo. Control levers are often castings . Brass is fairly easy to cast and shape, so a do it yourself job with some homework. Many were some sort of aluminium zinc alloy and corrode badly. I would just use brass, no one is going to know if it is not 100 % correct. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Stutzman's Wheel shop in Cecile, Ohio. can make you a new wheel. There a little hard to get ahold of so be patient. The work is excellent. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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