Aftermarket Steering Wheel With Stock Dish?

GT1966

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May 21, 2017

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• May 21, 2017

• #1

I have been running a "Shelby"-type wheel in my '66 GT for years with a hub extension. Still, when I compare this aftermarket steering wheel to the stock premium "wood-rim" (plastic) wheel, there is more knee room with the stock wheel. Yes, I'm 6'2" and clutching requires keeping my knee against the door panel. Are there any aftermarket steering wheels that have the same dish as stock?

 

zookeeper

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May 24, 2017

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• May 24, 2017

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I have a Grant wood rim wheel in my '68 and for me it works. However I know what you mean about leg room. I wish my seat was lower and farther back and I'm only 5"-10"

 

zookeeper

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• May 24, 2017

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And here's since it got converted to manual



Sorry for the blurry photo. I Must've had it on my "Bigfoot" setting

 

GT1966

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May 27, 2017

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• May 27, 2017

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Thanks. I'd really like to find a wheel with similar dish to the stock rimblow premium "wood grain" wheel. My LaCarra (sp) is a nice wood wheel; just not enough dish. I guess I could send-off my original and have it restored. Who is the main player in that space these days? CT

 

zookeeper

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• Jun 2, 2017

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I agree that stock Mustangs lack in the leg room department for manual trans cars. In your case, I'd look into an aftermarket tilt-style column. If you simply got more dish, then the wheel will be in your chest and a smaller wheel obscures the gauges. Just a thought.