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Wood steering wheels

Started by PMcG, 17 October 2020, 03:15 AM

PMcG

Does anyone know if someone makes a 420mm version of wooden steering wheels similar to these but thinner wood?  Looking for a recommended custom shop.  Any information is greatly appreciated!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Steering-Wheel-Mercedes-Wood-W123-W124-W126-W201-R107-W116-G-Benz-Blue-1979-1992/164138445552?fits=Make%3AMercedes-Benz&hash=item263769eaf0:g:FYQAAOSwEDJbsoTs



1976 450 SE
Diamond Blue Metallic / Navy Blue


PMcG

I've come across some of those as well.  Great prices!  The problem I was finding is the right adapter pieces, that is, once I could find a 420mm wheel that won't obscure the speedometer when installed.  Having a little difficulty finding the right adapter (how many bolts? 6, 9, 12?) as well.  If anyone has any experience in that regard, do let me know!
1976 450 SE
Diamond Blue Metallic / Navy Blue

rumb

Try this search:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2499334.m570.l1313&_nkw=w116&_sacat=33704

There are many wood wheels that include the adapter.  Remember that w116 have 2 different spline sizes.
'68 250S
'77 6.9 Euro
'91 300SE,
'98 SL500
'14 CLS550,
'16 AMG GTS
'21 E450 Cabrio

PMcG

What are the two different spline sizes?  I actually wound up with one of the 380mm wood ones from an SL.  Why MBZ did not make a 420mm version of the same beautiful wheel is beyond me lol.
1976 450 SE
Diamond Blue Metallic / Navy Blue