Thread: One way to build a '32 sedan

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Here is a shot of it with the dash in and the 17" steering wheel. I got this wheel with the box, it was supposed to have been out of a 50's Indy car. No proof of that, but that's why I wanted to use it. But after seeing it in there it just looks to big to me. It won't sit that high when it's finished but I still think I will have to go to a 15" wheel. What do ya think???
Ken

It's all about proportions. If it looks too big...........it's too big. Might help to have it where it's going to end up, and have the door hung to get the full feel of it.

Yes Ken,the steering wheel does look rather large but I agree with Uncle Bob,fit up the door and if possible fit the drivers seat and sit your rear in there as have a feel of the situation. I personally like small dia. steering wheels on my cars,but that is just me after my rallycar days.

When I look back through old hot rod magazines from the 50's it's surprising how big the steering wheels were back then. That was before Grant and all the others were cranking out those 3 spoked ones we are all used to seeing, and the builders had to use ones out of big old Buicks, Pontiacs, etc.

I don't know, Ken..........that wheel doesn't look terribly out of place to me. But you will know better when you sit behind the wheel and test it out.

Don

Might block the view of your gauges Ken. In my truck with the over stuffed seat my knees practicaly touch the bottom of the stock wheel. In my case I'll keep the big diameter wheel, but destuff the seat!

Ken - I like the wheel, but the proportions look wrong for the car at this point. When you get it more together, put it out again for discussion

Yep, I think you guys are right, it's a little early.
Thanks,
Ken