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tstafford 
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 Topic: 68 Mustang steering wheel/pylonPosted: January-04-2008 at 1:11am |
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Looking for a steering wheel and pylon for a 68 Mustang.
Thanks, Trevor |
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Trevor 1968 Mustang
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: January-04-2008 at 9:33am |
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Trever, You may get better results by posting in the "boat parts wanted" section.
The wheel you may find on ebay. Set ebay to notify you by email for marine wheels and I'm sure something will come up. The pylons are very hard to find and it may have to be fabricated. A good welding shop can do it if you can't. If you need to go that route, I'm sure someone here can do some measuring. |
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Riley
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Posted: January-04-2008 at 11:15am |
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Pete, I've been debating with my boys about keeping the pylon and the clearence bar in our Mustang. They want to keep it because it's a nice old ski boat. I'm thinking about getting rid of it because we'll never use it and it takes up space. What do you think?
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: January-04-2008 at 11:53am |
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Bruce, I don't think you will be surprised with my answer. I'm with the boys and would keep them. How much space does the pylon really take up? Of coarse not ever meeting you I really don't know if you are a large stature person or not! The clearance bar isn't really taking up room.
What's the latest from Eric on the trans? |
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Riley
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Posted: January-04-2008 at 12:09pm |
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We're not big people, although I'm not nearly as lean as the boys, (that's an understatement). The boat also came with this top, do you think it's original?
I don't mean to hijack this thread, but everytime someone is looking for a pylon, I consider getting rid of mine. I spoke with Eric a few weeks ago and he was working on it between jobs. Hopefully, it will be ready in the not too distant future. My plan of attack is to reinstall it and start working on the floor. |
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8122pbrainard
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Posted: January-04-2008 at 1:48pm |
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Bruce, It looks like a original Taylormade top to me. There should be a sewn on lable somplace that would indicate the manufacturer. The canvas tops weren't very popular on the typical "ski" boat but some who wanted them would have the dealer install them.
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Riley
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Posted: January-04-2008 at 1:55pm |
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There was a time that I would have made fun of and not even considered buying a Correct Craft with one of those ugly things.
My kids hated it, so we removed it, but given the way it was installed, the age of the hardware, and that it is listed as an option, I started thinking it might be original. My tastes have changed and I may put it back on the boat. It is in good condition. |
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TRBenj
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Posted: January-04-2008 at 3:53pm |
Bruce, your boys are right- it is a nice old ski boat. Nothing wrong with taking some turns behind some old chrome! Just leave em in- its always nice to have the option. It was built for skiing, after all. |
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LaurelLakeSkier
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Posted: January-09-2008 at 12:46am |
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Having spent time behind a Mustang, I'll agree with Tim and Pete. It is a nice old ski boat and and should still be able to provide the pull it was designed for....keep the pylon in place.
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Gary S
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Posted: February-06-2008 at 1:43am |
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And on the plus side if someone's sitting on the motorbox that pylon makes a great hand hold.
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