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Title: Speedwell ?? Post by: mr.bug on June 25, 2010, 07:49:22 am Does anyone have any info about this steering wheel? What is it exactly?Speedwell?[attachment=1]
Title: Re: Speedwell ?? Post by: 71CALRIPPER on June 25, 2010, 07:56:14 am Doesnt look like a speedwell, only reason i say that is where the spokes hit the wood rim it should taper down at an angle..
Super sexy though Title: Re: Speedwell ?? Post by: mr.bug on June 25, 2010, 08:07:30 am more pictures
Title: Re: Speedwell ?? Post by: Peter on June 25, 2010, 08:54:25 am I had the same steering wheel in my beetle,
this is the first time i see another one. The maker is FIV Title: Re: Speedwell ?? Post by: TOM / EINHEIT 11 on June 25, 2010, 11:01:07 am Original FIV Mustang Steering Wheel ( fabrica-internationale-veicolo )
This steering wheel was made in Italy by the same people that made the highly desirable and sought after Shelby Mustang steering wheel. This one was originally sold as an aftermarket wheel and differs from the Shelby in a few ways; it is 15" in diameter (actually metric and about 1/8" short of 15"), the spokes do not have the black tabs as with the '66 Shelby wheels, and has a removable center hub. You can replace the center hub with any of your choice. This will make a great statement on a Mustang and save you many dollars over the Shelby version.. greetz TOM Title: Re: Speedwell ?? Post by: 71CALRIPPER on June 25, 2010, 11:05:46 am Original FIV Mustang Steering Wheel ( fabrica-internationale-veicolo ) This steering wheel was made in Italy by the same people that made the highly desirable and sought after Shelby Mustang steering wheel. This one was originally sold as an aftermarket wheel and differs from the Shelby in a few ways; it is 15" in diameter (actually metric and about 1/8" short of 15"), the spokes do not have the black tabs as with the '66 Shelby wheels, and has a removable center hub. You can replace the center hub with any of your choice. This will make a great statement on a Mustang and save you many dollars over the Shelby version.. greetz TOM And thus finishes the lesson for today!! Good info ! Title: Re: Speedwell ?? Post by: Gary Justus on June 25, 2010, 17:30:12 pm My Mother's '73 S/B had that exact wheel when purchased new in '72.
Title: Re: Speedwell ?? Post by: Peter on June 25, 2010, 19:05:00 pm this is the one i had...
Title: Re: Speedwell ?? Post by: speedwell on June 25, 2010, 20:31:58 pm not speedwell peter
the speedwell steering wheel have 5 holes in each spoke (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3013/2700345016_66d7cf6549.jpg?v=0) (http://images.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/medium/3115101.jpg) Title: Re: Speedwell ?? Post by: mr.bug on June 26, 2010, 08:00:00 am Original FIV Mustang Steering Wheel ( fabrica-internationale-veicolo ) This steering wheel was made in Italy by the same people that made the highly desirable and sought after Shelby Mustang steering wheel. This one was originally sold as an aftermarket wheel and differs from the Shelby in a few ways; it is 15" in diameter (actually metric and about 1/8" short of 15"), the spokes do not have the black tabs as with the '66 Shelby wheels, and has a removable center hub. You can replace the center hub with any of your choice. This will make a great statement on a Mustang and save you many dollars over the Shelby version.. greetz TOM Thanks Tom for the info. Very informative. I'm very impressed. I saw the same Shelby version listed on Ebay for 1700.00 look here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Shelby-16-Wood-Steering-Wheel-1966-Shelby-GT350-/180524675600?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a081bf210 |