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Old 02-01-2018, 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Critter1
That looks like circular machined steering wheel spokes. That would be early cars. Not late.
A replacement steering wheel? After the accident, maybe?
Old 02-01-2018, 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Critter1
That looks like circular machined steering wheel spokes. That would be early cars. Not late.
Its a May 29th car...the original wheel went on the shelf after judging as the grain was getting slicked off.

The wheel pictured is the repro that was in the wreck where I bent the leftmost metal spoke with my elbow on impact. Insurance bought me a nice wheel but I put this back in the car as the slightly out-of-round feel is a reminder to watch out for aggressively driving, uninsured, "new" American, flaming jerks...

Maybe a bit weird but there you have it.

The clutch head screws are the originals...

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Old 02-01-2018, 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Frankie the Fink
Its a May 29th car...the original wheel went on the shelf after judging as the grain was getting slicked off.
Good idea. Save the original.
Old 02-19-2018, 11:21 AM
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  1. Originally Posted by lbpollardva
    My steering wheel was secured with clutch screws. One of them is damaged. When I look to replace them, the screws are Philips head. I'm wondering if these might not be original?
Unless the car is being judged for NCRS, using Phillips screws are ok..Let me know if you need some help..I know a great shop in Chantilly that knows the C!'s like the back of his hand
Old 06-30-2021, 04:52 PM
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Changing steering wheels on a new-to-me C2 and noticed these steering wheel mounting screws are clutch type and I dont have a clutch screwdriver! The tip of the screw is also pointed, guess I'll just order some screws [or try my local Ace]
Old 06-30-2021, 07:59 PM
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It might be easier to just buy the correct screwdriver.


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