RandyL 53 #1 Posted November 10, 2021 My C-120 is coming along well. No leaks now, hydraulics working, and looking at more minor problems that need corrected. The steering wheel has had a hard life. It is bent and twisted, even the center cap area is an oval shape instead of round. Anyone ever straighten one of these? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 13,306 #2 Posted November 10, 2021 Definitely got in a fight with something...and lost. I wouldn't even know where to begin to fix that but am interested if someone else does! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,366 #3 Posted November 10, 2021 Do they have a metal ring inside or just plastic? if not, a heatgun could be an option , but a tricky proces Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,931 #4 Posted November 10, 2021 To me, it is not worth fixing - I am not a fan of 2 spoke wheels - they do not "age" well ..... Look for a decent replacement. Bill 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyL 53 #5 Posted November 10, 2021 6 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: Do they have a metal ring inside or just plastic? if not, a heatgun could be an option , but a tricky proces I pretty sure there is a heafty metal ring... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyL 53 #6 Posted November 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, ri702bill said: To me, it is not worth fixing - I am not a fan of 2 spoke wheels - they do not "age" well ..... Look for a decent replacement. Bill Yea, It's in tough shape. I may put some kind of want add about one. I will stay with original style. Right now, just getting input, Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,931 #7 Posted November 10, 2021 Randy: Had a less than pleasant experience last winter while plowing with the C81. There was a crack on one side of the hub - the plastic is overmolded onto the hex hub - the other side split and the wheel came right off in my son's hands. Whipped up a clamp-on 2 piece gizmo to mount a 70's style car aftermarket wheel - No more roll pin, No more removal Issues. Dial in the centering, tighten the clamp. Kind of like the 420 LSE style. Bill 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyL 53 #8 Posted November 10, 2021 Nice job on that new wheel. I am going to pick up nearly an exact copy of that for a replacement on a 64 Plymouth Fury. Found a stack of Grant wheels at a surplus type store a short time ago. What about this roll pin situation? My wheel appears to have a large bolt in the center. Is there more to it than that? It is a 74 C-120. I would appreciate any advice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,892 #9 Posted November 10, 2021 If you can't straighten it, and decide to find another one, I was saving this for a project that doesn't look like I'll ever get to. Looks like new, and includes the center cap. $59 plus shipping. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,931 #10 Posted November 10, 2021 Randy: Not sure on the 74 version. This C81 is a 1979 and used the dreaded coil pin. The upper part is an adapter to mount the wheel with 3 screws and bolts down onto the 1 piece clamp. A lot going on in a small space ..... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,931 #11 Posted November 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Handy Don said: Definitely got in a fight with something...and lost Perhaps a large can opener??? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyL 53 #12 Posted November 10, 2021 27 minutes ago, rmaynard said: If you can't straighten it, and decide to find another one, I was saving this for a project that doesn't look like I'll ever get to. Looks like new, and includes the center cap. $59 plus shipping. I won't even deal with it considering you have a nice one you are willing to sell. I'm a buyer! I will absolutely take you up on it. That just looks too nice. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,892 #13 Posted November 10, 2021 PM me. We'll swap PayPal info. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
