Quick release steering wheel

Oh yeah, OP, just cut the plate off the top of you column shaft or replace the whole shaft with new and weld the adapter on.

 

I ran one of the Speedway ones on my 23 and loved it. The push ****on was very positive and there was no question about it being locked on or not. My Son has one on his rpu too. I really liked the aspect of being able to take the wheel off, but I did look pretty strange checking into a motel or going through the checkout line at the grocery store with a steering wheel in my hand.

Don

 

There are actually several different styles and offsets for the pin location.

Be sure you don't mix brands, they will not all interchange.

You can choose between hex and spline as noted.

You can also choose between removable pin, push-in captured pin and squeeze style.

I prefer the squeeze style Sweet or Intercomp brand that are splined. With the squeexe you can't loose the pin.

SPark

 

Don, I did that at my corner store and everybody thought I was going NASCAR!

 

I have always used them on any small open car. It's the only way my alien legs will get past a steering column and into a seat. 'Sides, it's kinda cool to walk into a nice restaurant and ask for a table for two holding a steering wheel...

 

Can you provide some good pictures of how that one works ? How you mounted the wheel to it etc ?

It looks good but you can't see much from the one little picture they post.

 

Which one did you use Don ? Speedway has a few listed.

 

I used this one. To take off the purple anodizing I used Easy Off oven cleaner and just left it bare aluminum. I liked the hex head pattern as it was easy to position the wheel in the right spot after removing it. You simply pushed that ****on down to release the wheel. We welded that hub part to a 3/4 inch shaft.

Don

 

Pictures of the Grant adapter I used on my earlier Model T project. This one has an internal GM spline. In all other respects it is the same as a weld on. Note: The shaft in the first picture is not a Grant part.

 

I had one on my AWB '51 Ford. When I stayed overnight in a motel for a show, I took the wheel inside with me. I also disconnected the trunk mounted battery.

 

Most of them, Donny. This one's too much fun to ignore. Getting a lot more done, though!

 

Looking at the Grant one, this is from their instructions.

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QUICK RELEASE RACING HUB KIT
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS​

NOTE: THESE KITS ARE DESIGNED FOR USE ON OFF-ROAD PERFORMANCE VEHICLES ONLY.
THEY ARE NOT LEGAL FOR STREET USE.
OPERATION​

PINLESS TYPE – NOTE: ​

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This unit has a positive locking feature which requires that the outside slip ring be pulled up
when initially installing over the inner splined core on the shaft. To install, pull up on the outer slip ring with unit started
onto the splines, then release the slip ring while pushing down over the splined core and the unit will lock on. Simply
reverse the procedure for removal.​

PIN TYPE ​

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– To install, slide wheel/release ***embly down onto the inner spline core until it bottoms. Insert pin wile
holding in the release ****on on the end. When fully inserted, the locking ball will positively lock the pin and wheel on.
Reverse procedure for removal.​

INSTALLATION​

1. On GM and Ford splined shafts, install the serrated inner splined core onto a lightly lubricated shaft. Loc-***e™
threads on nut and torque to a ​

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maximum of 5 ft/lbs. DO NOT EXCEED. You may have to remove the turn signal
cam or other components from the original stock column for proper operation and fitment.
2. Mount steering wheel to quick release hub using the supplied bolts and washers. Loc-***e™ threads and tighten to
10-12 ft/lbs. DO NOT EXCEED.​

As with any precision component, the hub

needs to be kept free of dirt and the unit cleaned and
lubricated regularly.​

Rev. 05/09 by J.F. 97527-08-01

Is this just the typical cover our ****s move required by the company lawyers ??

 

i'm running one on my coupe and i have it set up where i can pad lock it in my truck so i don't have to carry it around, i also have a spare hub with a 2nd wheel incase i feel like changing..

 

Now you see, now you don't! You won't believe how many people think that the steering wheel pad is really a portable airbag!

 

Here's what an early Thomas Engineering one looks like.

The three turned down Allen head screws are missing out of the second picture that the wheel and the pressure plate mate with.

We have come a long way from the origins.

 

Well, I just went ahead and ordered this one

Longacre Precision Fit Splined Hub Quick Disconnect,56605

Says it is tight and precision ground. Also has a second locking groove for a safety backup.

 

I hope they work well! I just ordered one from Speedway to put on my Austin, so I can get in and out easier without fighting the steering wheel!