Did Ford produce a accessory ( Deluxe steering wheel) for the 1957 Ford Fairlane ?If so is there a pictures or information available
Thank you for your time.
Oldgasser
I doubt it.
The only different one that I know of is the one for some customs , police cars and taxis. However, it would be interesting to know if there is another one for 57.
The cheap one was on Customs with manual steering.
Ron.
i have a 57 accessory booklet that the dealer used and they do not show any steering wheels
Haven't tried it out yet, pretty sure it will be a bolt on but if you're looking for a bit of flash a 57 mercury wheel might be just what you're dreaming of.
Zap - :unitedstates:
mine (57 Turnpike on stock Ford column).
:unitedstates:The mercury wheel looks great.
wow!!!! that's awesome!!!
Was pretty sure it would work if you buy one try to find one with a good horn ring. They can cost as much as a wheel. Second generation THUNDERBIRD wheel is almost (maybe is) identical. Will check the 2 in my possesion and get back to you guys.
Zap - :unitedstates:
Günter
Your Mercury 4 spoke wheel is beautiful. Can I borrow it for a few years while you're not using it?
It will give my plain old custom some class. I'm a little busy right now, so could you install it for me also?
Thanks Jay
Jay, this week I am busy, but try next week....hahaha....it would be a great oh-oh addition to the factory delete everything 70D..... :003:
Zap, the 58 are just a bit different in the way they are painted and strucure of that highlighted part of the rim (knobbed versus ribbed and 4 chrome paint dividers on the wheel rim). that same second gen Turnpike cruiser design was later used for the Comet S-22 in 1962-63. you are totally right with your comment about the horn ring and center button, as they are rare and expensive. There is also the standard 57 Mercury steering wheel, which is also an X spoke design, but the spokes are covered with plastic/bakelite instead of stainless like on the Turnpike cruiser wheel. there is also a version of that Turnpike wheel, that has an out of round shape, so you could see over it. these wheels are huge at 17.5". I love the look though.
Need to correct my last post, somehow left out Thunderbird when talking about second generation.
Zap - :unitedstates:
Thanks fellows for your input on my question of a accessory steering wheel for the 57 Ford the look of the 57 Turnpike is just excellent in my opinion.
Cheers Oldgasser.
Was really wrong on the third wheel. It's a 3 spoke wheel with chrome spears on the spokes. A bit flashier than the 57 ford wheels.
Zap - :unitedstates:
Oldgasser, if you want to use a Merc wheel, it will absolutely fit the splines of the stock Ford Column. Look closely at my pic and you will see that the turnsignal switch housing of the Ford column is bigger than the Merc hub. This needs consideration if you want to alter those parts to make them fit or leave as is. I will make an insert from mother of pearl to cover that gap. It will add a little more Custom flash.
These are Zap's wheels. It's a standard 57 Merc ( w/ bakelite spokes- it has a different horn ring and center button than the Turnpike) and it's what I think is a 1958-61 T bird wheel. a great looking and deep dished wheel. I guess it's a 15" rim? all OEM Ford great Custom look.
Gunther, thank you for posting the pictures. Both these wheels are same diameter and dish. Don't have a stock Ford wheel to compare them for either dimension.
Zap - :unitedstates:
There's a 56 Merc wheel for sale on the HAMB right now (not mine) main reason am bringing it up is the shape of the "bell" behind the wheel. It's more like a soup bowl than a cone.I have a 2nd generation t-bird column that has the same shape.
That Merc wheel by the way is also a bit flashier thst the ones already shown and affordable.
Zap - :unitedstates:
Did a quick search and found an eBay seller that has just every wheel a guy desires. He even shows the oh so rare and desired flat on top 57 NASCAR Turnpike Cruiser wheel.
fiftiesford 1955-66 (1510)
wwe.autoparts.loc8apart.com. Found by searching 56 mercury steering wheel
Zap - :unitedstates: