1968 Cuda steering wheel wanted
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Topic: 1968 Cuda steering wheel wanted
Posted By: Cuda Chris
Subject: 1968 Cuda steering wheel wanted
Date Posted: January-17-2012 at 7:26pm
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Need a steering wheel for my 1968 Barracuda, in restorable condition.
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Posted By: Cuda Chris
Date Posted: January-17-2012 at 7:36pm
The wheel in the picture is what I am after.
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-17-2012 at 7:55pm
That wheel came on the SS's (though probably not exclusively) so you may have a tough time finding one at a reasonable price. The (simulated) wood rimmed 3-spoke Teleflex wheel was probably more common in a standard Cuda- just FYI.
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Posted By: Cuda Chris
Date Posted: January-17-2012 at 8:18pm
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I would honestly take either one, however my boat resembles the one pictured in the catalogue I posted above. My boat doesn't have the wood grain dash plate and has a different configuration for all the switches than the Cuda in your picture. I also have different gauges, earlier Aiguide instuments. Not really sure what it came with to be honest, haha.
Thanks for checking out my post! |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: January-18-2012 at 11:05am
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That white and black Merc wheel was on all the Barracudas up until sometime in 68 when they switched over to the fake wood wheel. I don't know if it's Correct Craft people driving up the price, but whenever they come upon ebay, they seem to bring more $ than any other wheel.
Are your gauges in a panel or set into the dash individually? |
Posted By: Cuda Chris
Date Posted: January-19-2012 at 12:53am
| My gauges are individually set into the dash. I know my boat had an airguide speedo and tach because the original holes are visible behind the repacement gauges hidden by the trim rings. My guess would be its an early model. That catalogue pic of the Barrracuda above is identical to how my boat is set up. |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-19-2012 at 1:45am
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[QUOTE=TRBenj] The (simulated) wood rimmed 3-spoke Teleflex wheel was probably more common in a standard Cuda- just FYI.
QUOTE] And almost as hard to find! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-19-2012 at 3:24am
I might have one of the woodgrain wheels like Tim posted. Came off a 70 Wildcat. I think the spokes have some surface rust. I could do some checking if interested. . ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Gary S wrote:Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-19-2012 at 3:27am
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Might also have one of the three spokers that a late 60's Mustang used... http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5560&sort=&pagenum=2 - like in this pic.. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-19-2012 at 3:31am
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This is a pic of the wheel in my 68 cuda... 
not sure if someone changed it along the way? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-19-2012 at 10:16am
Yeah, Gary... almost. 
Steve, that wheel may be a Teleflex, judging by the hub/center cap, but I think your suspicion if it having been swapped in is a good one. I havent seen a wheel like that in any original CC, especially not one that old. CC didnt go to the smaller diameter steering wheels until the mid-late 70's (that style doesnt quite match either). ------------- |
Posted By: Cuda Chris
Date Posted: January-19-2012 at 11:44am
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62 wood,
My Cuda has the same dash configuration as yours. I am looking for the correct speedo and tach as well. Have a pair of airguide sea speed gauges on the way but I really want the original flush gauges. As far as the wheel goes, send me a pic today if you can. There is a turnpike steering wheel on eBay that I am going after that ends this evening. I might be interested in the wood grain wheel though. Thanks! |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: January-19-2012 at 1:02pm
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Chris,
Sorry, I wont be able to get a pic til this weekend. The wheel is in storage at another place. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Cuda Chris
Date Posted: January-19-2012 at 1:54pm
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If you can send me a pic at your convenience that would be great. I have to make a decision on the turnpike steering wheel by this evening so no rush. I can always resell the turnpike wheel if I end up with it and don't like it.
Thanks! |
Posted By: oldcuda
Date Posted: January-19-2012 at 5:00pm
| Check ebay #160719358773 it't listed as 50's chris craft but is pretty close to what you are looking for.Has slots instead of holes in spokes may be something you can live with till the right one comes along if you can pick it up cheap. |
Posted By: Cuda Chris
Date Posted: January-19-2012 at 5:26pm
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oldcuda,
That is not a bad looking wheel. If I lose out on the turnpike steering wheel I'll definitely look into that one. 62 wood might have a wheel as well. It's a good week to be looking for a steering wheel apparently! |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-19-2012 at 10:54pm
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Be carefull Chris, none of those ebay wheels mount to a tapered shaft like you should have on your boat. I'm not sure how a Mercury wheel mounted to one anyway,must have used an adapter.
I'd be real surprised that "50's Chris Craft wheel" came on a Chris.It might have been on one but thats no 50's wheel ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Cuda Chris
Date Posted: January-19-2012 at 11:24pm
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Thanks Gary,
I'm really after a turnpike steering wheel. The wood Chris's Craft wheel is neet but I'm really not sure how how it would fit either. I appreciate the insight. Cheers |