WHGuy413 2,693 #1 Posted October 22, 2022 What are you all using for replacement steering wheels? The one on Alex’s Commando 8 is broken, bent and ready to be replaced. Also he’s thinking he wants to replace this piece that’s in the hole the headlight bezels would be. I don’t know the real name of it to help direct him where to look. Does anyone know what it’s called and does anyone know if anyone is reproducing them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,567 #2 Posted October 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said: replacement steering wheels @ri702bill has a neat one. He could chime in.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob J. 1,942 #3 Posted October 22, 2022 Can probably get the escutcheon plate on fleabay. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #4 Posted October 22, 2022 @Wheel Horse 3D might have that front plate 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #5 Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) 9 hours ago, ebinmaine said: @ri702bill has a neat one. He could chime in.... Thanks, Eric. That steering wheel looks like an accident just waiting to happen. The steering wheel hub on the C81 split and the wheel seperated from the hex insert while my son was plowing with it 3 years ago. I came up with a two-piece split clamp and adapter ring to use an aftermarket wheel - similar to the 420 LSE. No more roll pin to deal with, allows you to set the wheel straight to the front wheels - center spoke up, center spoke down, your choice.. The powder coat finish I applied matches nicely. Been used now for 3 seasons, no slipping out of place, no issues. Best part - you get to choose and buy the wheel of your choice - you could even do the 70's style welded chain Hippie Van version if you had a Rat Rod !! Edited October 22, 2022 by ri702bill 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHGuy413 2,693 #6 Posted October 22, 2022 @ri702bill it most definitely is an accident waiting to happen. One of the main reasons he hasn’t been driving it. He wants to plow snow with it this winter so it needs to get replaced. Do you have close up shots of the adapter you made? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #7 Posted October 22, 2022 (edited) 15 minutes ago, WHGuy413 said: @ri702bill it most definitely is an accident waiting to happen. One of the main reasons he hasn’t been driving it. He wants to plow snow with it this winter so it needs to get replaced. Do you have close up shots of the adapter you made? I do, sort of. I started off with the Grant adapter kit for 70's and 80's Chevy trucks - that is where the 3 shoulder screws came from. Then I bought the Marine style center fixed cap plate from Grant. Bought the Grant wheel AND horn cap on the jungle site. The rest is a propriety design from 10BrinkDesignRI. Please PM me if you wish me to quote fabricating one for you .... Were you at Stevebo's Meet & Greet earlier this month ?? Bill Edited October 22, 2022 by ri702bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,378 #8 Posted October 22, 2022 @WHGuy413 try calling A-Z Tractor and see if they might have one. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #9 Posted October 22, 2022 Getting hard to find that wheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #10 Posted October 23, 2022 15 hours ago, AMC RULES said: Getting hard to find that wheel. ..... in useable condition..... most have developed cracks in the hub area..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
