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Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by DrBailey, Jul 15, 2011.

  1. DrBailey
    Joined: Feb 3, 2011
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    I bought another 50 Ford, the steering wheel is a stranger to me, never saw one like it.
    4 spoke, a pic included.
     

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  2. It looks like a rare Crestliner steering wheel. I think they're worth a lot. They might be reproducing them now but I'm not sure. Do a search on Crestliner steering wheel.
     
  3. It's a 50 ford Crestliner wheel..don't let it go cheap. Take a look on ebay to see what they're selling for...may be more than you paid for the entire car..
    BTW, maybe you bought a crestliner? Has....well, I'll just post a photo of my old 50 crestliner...disragard the 51 hood.
    Crestliners had a factory vinyl top covering also.
     

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  4. paulie_boy13
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    from NC

    You can have the wheel recast for around a grand. New horn button for around 250$, new horn ring (KEEP YOUR SLIDER MECHANISMS YOU WILL NOT FIND ANOTHER SET!!!!!! ) for 100-200.

    Total investment to make it pristine around 1400-1600$
    BUT you will have a rare steering wheel worth around 2800$

    They are reproducing this wheel but from what I understand the new ones are made to fit a modern gm style column and might have been reduced in size.

    This is one of the most sought after steering wheels for early 50s custom cars.
     
  5. DrBailey
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    Thanks , thats what it is , but my wheel is not in decent condition at all. It might be a garage wall hanger. lol , Thanks DrB
     
  6. DrBailey
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    I think my 50 is a Custom, judging by the Mld's, here are a couple pics.
     

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  7. DrBailey
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    WOW, thanks, some great info! I need to do some thinking about this. I might post it for sale as is on here later.
    Thanks to all the reply's DrB
     
  8. scrap metal 48
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    They're reproducing that wheel now.. I forget who and the price, but will probably bring the value down of the originals.....
     
  9. pasadenahotrod
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    from Texas

    Not if is a smaller diameter than original and has a GM center hub.
     
  10. paulie_boy13
    Joined: Mar 1, 2005
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    from NC

    I looked (Julianos and Limeworks) and one of them is made out of aluminum.
     

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