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> Modified 914 or 911 RS Type steering wheel (my version), 30mm grip, 340mm Dia , 40mm deeper than stock
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post Mar 20 2019, 06:14 AM
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Nice job Oscar!
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post Mar 20 2019, 07:26 AM
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QUOTE(sb914 @ Mar 20 2019, 05:14 AM) *

Nice job Oscar!


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) What creativity ! A sharkskin covering might enhance the grip... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Mar 20 2019, 08:27 AM
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It took me several attempts and unfortunately I scrapped out two steering wheels in the process.

I played with different rim diameters until I settled on 340mm with 30mm grip. Tried .875 and 1.125 tubing but didn't care for look or feel. Too cartoonish. I didn't want to distort the overall look of the wheel. I also toyed with milling holes on all four spokes...looked good but I felt it weakened wheel so I tossed it. At the end I slotted the newly rolled rim and inserted reshaped spokes prior to tig welding. I would not recommend mig welding. Result was a stout modified wheel that felt right. I will share more photos once I finish paint and leather wrapping.

oh yeah...I formed tube ring in house but there are many metal rolling houses out there. I have a single seam on my finished ring. I tried welding two halves but not happy with results.

I need a few more for my other cars so If there is enough interest maybe I could do a very limited GB so we can leverage cost of leather wrapping.

Your thoughts?

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post Mar 20 2019, 08:43 AM
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My plan was to cut the rim portion out of flat stock and then laminate both side with some clear white pine to achieve a round cross section. The maybe advantage would be that you could replicate the blended rim to spoke transition of the stock wheel.

Additional advantage would be ease of MIG welding the flat circular rim to the flat spokes. It will all be covered.

Was also considering a slight center offset of maybe 3/4 to 1 inch to get added thigh clearance.

I have one of 914 Rubbers last plastic hockey puck cores from their aborted attempts to replicate the original. Not perfect but workable.

This has motivated me to get out my collection of steering wheel parts and get the project going. I would be in on a group covering buy.
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post Mar 20 2019, 08:46 AM
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QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ Mar 20 2019, 10:27 AM) *

It took me several attempts and unfortunately I scrapped out two steering wheels in the process.

I played with different rim diameters until I settled on 340mm with 30mm grip. Tried .875 and 1.125 tubing but didn't care for look or feel. Too cartoonish. I didn't want to distort the overall look of the wheel. I also toyed with milling holes on all four spokes...looked good but I felt it weakened wheel so I tossed it. At the end I slotted the newly rolled rim and inserted reshaped spokes prior to tig welding. I would not recommend mig welding. Result was a stout modified wheel that felt right. I will share more photos once I finish paint and leather wrapping.

oh yeah...I formed tube ring in house but there are many metal rolling houses out there. I have a single seam on my finished ring. I tried welding two halves but not happy with results.

I need a few more for my other cars so If there is enough interest maybe I could do a very limited GB so we can leverage cost of leather wrapping.

Your thoughts?

Oscar




Maybe offer it as a finished wheel and also as a DIY kit. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif)
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post Mar 20 2019, 08:49 AM
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QUOTE(gereed75 @ Mar 20 2019, 07:43 AM) *

My plan was to cut the rim portion out of flat stock and then laminate both side with some clear white pine to achieve a round cross section. The maybe advantage would be that you could replicate the blended rim to spoke transition of the stock wheel.

Additional advantage would be ease of MIG welding the flat circular rim to the flat spokes. It will all be covered.

Was also considering a slight center offset of maybe 3/4 to 1 inch to get added thigh clearance.

I have one of 914 Rubbers last plastic hockey puck cores from their aborted attempts to replicate the original. Not perfect but workable.

This has motivated me to get the project going. I would be in on a group covering buy.



I like this!!!! "Was also considering a slight center offset of maybe 3/4 to 1 inch to get added thigh clearance."

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Perhaps,

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post Mar 20 2019, 02:44 PM
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The offset idea is great for us tall guys-

JWest offers an eccentric wheel mount of 12mm vert and 16mm closer mounting;

http://www.jwesteng.com/shop/914/15-steeri...c-adapter.html#

I had to go with a MOMO and removable adapter to easily get in&out, but miss the look of the orig.

Keep up the good work Oscar- you're a valuable resource for us all.

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post Mar 20 2019, 07:57 PM
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Here is a 911 candidate for you. 911 347 082 00 8/72


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post Mar 20 2019, 08:13 PM
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Here is a 911 candidate for you. 911 347 082 00 8/72



I can use it....thx

Pm sent

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post Mar 20 2019, 09:50 PM
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QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ Mar 20 2019, 07:13 PM) *

QUOTE(914Sixer @ Mar 20 2019, 06:57 PM) *

Here is a 911 candidate for you. 911 347 082 00 8/72



I can use it....thx

Pm sent

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Hi Oscar,

I have been thinking of your steering wheel and wanted to point out some observation’s.

The new style wheel has a deeper offset and when you make them this way with the ring you lose the finger indents.

Now I am not passing judgments on that as far as whether or not it is better, but I do notice that it is not there. As an inventor in the plastic business for so many years I always think of things like this.

Maybe that's not there for a reason. A wheel could be poured in a casting urethane with the indents molded in and set to a given weight by using light fillers like micro balloons.

I am more than happy to go over this with you if you like.

Best regards,

Bob Burton
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post Mar 20 2019, 10:29 PM
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post Mar 21 2019, 01:02 PM
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Great idea,like the larger diameter rim should have a great feel when covering is on,think it was on Pelican a guy used a 944 outer rim and 911 spokes.
I have a double wrapped wheel with hockey puck but I'am tall so found it a pain getting in and out of the car,I swapped out to a smaller aftermarket wheel with Momo adaptor but it is smaller diameter rim and not as good to hold...a trade off really.Attached Image
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post Mar 22 2019, 04:40 PM
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QUOTE(burton73 @ Mar 20 2019, 08:50 PM) *

QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ Mar 20 2019, 07:13 PM) *

QUOTE(914Sixer @ Mar 20 2019, 06:57 PM) *

Here is a 911 candidate for you. 911 347 082 00 8/72



I can use it....thx

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Hi Oscar,

I have been thinking of your steering wheel and wanted to point out some observation’s.

The new style wheel has a deeper offset and when you make them this way with the ring you lose the finger indents.

Now I am not passing judgments on that as far as whether or not it is better, but I do notice that it is not there. As an inventor in the plastic business for so many years I always think of things like this.

Maybe that's not there for a reason. A wheel could be poured in a casting urethane with the indents molded in and set to a given weight by using light fillers like micro balloons.

I am more than happy to go over this with you if you like.

Best regards,

Bob Burton


Appreciate your input Bob. Here's my version of finger indents with the help of my P50 Piranha iron worker.


Oscar



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post Mar 23 2019, 07:32 AM
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This is outstanding Oscar! I love the look of the GT wheel, but don't like how thin the stock wheel is and is large it is, like a tractor or an old 50's pickup.

I like the version without the finger indents. Trying to replicate that completely would be very, very difficult.
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post Mar 23 2019, 10:18 AM
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heres my modified Rial.... 370mm ,,,,914ish fashion its sprayed with bed liner..

or is it a Racemark , I did both


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post Jan 21 2020, 07:02 PM
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Here’s my version. Different approach than Oscars. A bit smaller (13.5” OD) and I offset mine up about 3/4 inch.

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post Feb 9 2020, 07:46 PM
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One finished.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dance.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/monkeydance.gif)

30mm Grip/1.25" w leather covering
340mm Diameter/ 13.5"
40mm/1.5" Dished deeper than stock

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That deserves a Oscar !
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That deserves a Oscar !

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