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   I'm in need of a steering wheel. I've got a stock 17" skinny wheel and it would be fine but the ancient plastic melts in my hands as I drive. Scrubbed clean, a few hours of driving with sweaty hands and my hands are black and sticky. I've cleaned it with degreaser and sealed it but eventually it starts melting again.
I know about (and think I have) a Grant adapter that fits the shaft, but I really want a large steering wheel -- 17" or so. Most aftermarket are small, I have no idea what that is the case. They also tend to be shallow, or flat. THe Rambler wheels are fairly deep.

A Rambler wheel would be fine, and doesn't need to be perfect, just not melting, lol. I own one of the funny concentric Rambler steering wheel pullers. What years fit? Are there any 17" aftermarket wheels?

Do Jeep or Willys or other non-AMC use that spline? I will have to go measure it again.

Mine's pretty fuggly, I should post a photo.

Edited by tomj - Oct/24/2020 at 12:09am

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tomj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Jan/27/2010 Location: earth Status: Offline Points: 7555	Post Options Post Reply Quote tomj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: steering wheels for early American... Posted: Oct/24/2020 at 12:04am
	I'm in need of a steering wheel. I've got a stock 17" skinny wheel and it would be fine but the ancient plastic melts in my hands as I drive. Scrubbed clean, a few hours of driving with sweaty hands and my hands are black and sticky. I've cleaned it with degreaser and sealed it but eventually it starts melting again. I know about (and think I have) a Grant adapter that fits the shaft, but I really want a large steering wheel -- 17" or so. Most aftermarket are small, I have no idea what that is the case. They also tend to be shallow, or flat. THe Rambler wheels are fairly deep. A Rambler wheel would be fine, and doesn't need to be perfect, just not melting, lol. I own one of the funny concentric Rambler steering wheel pullers. What years fit? Are there any 17" aftermarket wheels? Do Jeep or Willys or other non-AMC use that spline? I will have to go measure it again. Mine's pretty fuggly, I should post a photo. Edited by tomj - Oct/24/2020 at 12:09am
	1960 Rambler Super two-door wagon, OHV auto 1961 Roadster American, 195.6 OHV, T5 http://www.ramblerLore.com

ambassador401 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Supporter of TheAMCForum Joined: Dec/02/2012 Location: Finland Status: Offline Points: 243	Post Options Post Reply Quote ambassador401 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Oct/24/2020 at 3:57am
	I've heard that in the 60's fords had the same spline as ramblers. Haven't tested my self, but something to look at.
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tomj Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List AMC Addicted Joined: Jan/27/2010 Location: earth Status: Offline Points: 7555	Post Options Post Reply Quote tomj Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Oct/24/2020 at 10:06pm
	Thanks! I'll look at those. I think I have a spare steering box to measure the splines. I swear I did this once but I can't find it.
	1960 Rambler Super two-door wagon, OHV auto 1961 Roadster American, 195.6 OHV, T5 http://www.ramblerLore.com