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| UMU |
Posted - 28 Dec 2010 : 20:30:48
Hey as Christmas has now passed im wanting to treat the car and thought a new steering wheel would be a good addition.
When i was at the NEC i had a good look around and was very tempted to get one, but then found out noone had any idea as to what boss i need to fit on my steering column.
As far as im aware, my steering column is standard and fitted to rapier fastbacks from 1968.
my column allows the wheel to extend or retract and has a pretty narrow spine.
Any help would be good, thanks guys
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| UMU |
Posted - 13 Jan 2011 : 18:14:39
i have everything crossed that on saturday we get nothing but sun - so i guess that means itll rain.
If the weather is good i will be taking the beam out to south devon for a nice day out and ill let you know how it feels with the new wheel on
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| arrocuda |
Posted - 13 Jan 2011 : 00:23:28
Be interested to know just how it feels and drives bearing in mind that yours has been lowered and is running on low profile tyres.... same as mine Martin. Let me know after you've taken her for a spin!
Tim.
Building the 'Mark II' fastback Rapier ('Arrocuda'). |
| UMU |
Posted - 12 Jan 2011 : 21:35:49
Just to show the new wheel complete with boss (thanks Derek) in the car - i love it.
all i need to do now is change the centre thing or at least the logo.
im hoping to find a way of fitting the centre piece from my old wheel in.
yeah i agree, the car really does need a clean
Cheers
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| mrfastback65 |
Posted - 03 Jan 2011 : 17:23:42
Hi guys.
For what it is worth a Hillman Imp boss fits our cars(well certainly the later non adjustable column). I had a wooden mountney on my Singer Vogue but Mike has borrowed it for his H120(VRC)now. I would think that the splines are almost certainly the same on the adjustable column,which is what i have on NAD. And i wouldn't recommend any smaller than a 13" wheel or yes you will end up with arms like ARNIE.
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| 1922 |
Posted - 01 Jan 2011 : 21:25:17
Oh well, it was worth a try.
Go look in the "Members Only" forum - but don't reply to the topic - that way I can delete it again later.
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| UMU |
Posted - 01 Jan 2011 : 17:10:46
i cant get it to work sorry. keeps coming up with a failure notice of some sort.
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| 1922 |
Posted - 01 Jan 2011 : 12:01:23
Martin,
Try to send me an email - from the members page http://www.sunbeamrapier.co.uk/forum/members.asp click on 1922 and try the 'Send an email'.
If it doesn't work - I'll put my contact details in the members only area (if you can get to it).
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| Fastback Thomas |
Posted - 31 Dec 2010 : 19:10:05
Happy new year Bud!
I hope the new year brings everybody much Rapier fun!
I hope meeting you soon! Hopefully this year!!
Happy new year to everyone!!!
I like a car that looks normal but can really knock you off your socks! |
| UMU |
Posted - 31 Dec 2010 : 18:34:33
Again spot on, thanks.
Would you be able to suggest a price with postage and ill sort it out
Thanks again and Happy New Year to everyone
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| 1922 |
Posted - 31 Dec 2010 : 16:34:04
Here's the adjustable column from my '68:
Here it is with the original steering wheel in place:
And with the Mountney boss:
Here's a top view:
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| UMU |
Posted - 30 Dec 2010 : 23:16:28
spot on!!
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| 1922 |
Posted - 30 Dec 2010 : 20:18:46
Yeh or Paypal. I'd meet you halfway - but I think I'm near Norwich, I think it might be a lot of miles.
Heres some pictures - I will try to get in the garage tomorrow and get some of it on the column (I've got the adjustable from the '68 in there).
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| UMU |
Posted - 30 Dec 2010 : 16:42:20
Thank you so much - of course ill make it worth your while.
Can you accept direct bank transfer as i no longer have a cheque book - as i think i lost mine and my bank no longer want to issue any.
cheers
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| 1922 |
Posted - 30 Dec 2010 : 12:21:40
UMU:
Yes mate. It's no use to me - but I'll make sure it fits first. All I want for it is enough to cover the postage and buy a few beers.
I will clean up one of my steering columns, make sure the boss fits and take some photos for you. Hopefully this evening.
Arrocuda:
I used 195x50x15 on 7x15 rims for several years and a standard size wheel. Absolutely fine when moving, but turning the wheel when stationary will help improve your muscle tone and upper body strength 
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| arrocuda |
Posted - 30 Dec 2010 : 09:43:26
quote:
Originally posted by janmarine3
I have bigger low profile tyres so the current 14" wheel is heavy to handle at low speeds.
cheers
Jan.
Although I like the idea of a smaller wheel, this is what I was thinking. I have fitted low profile tyres and they are wider than standard. Could be hard to manouvre at low speed with a smaller wheel without power steering assistance. Anyone on here tried it?
Building the 'Mark II' fastback Rapier ('Arrocuda'). |
