fletcherson
Well-Known Member
I decided to use a early 70's tilt, telescoping column from a cadillac. I wanted a aftermarket steering wheel so I started shopping for a wheel and adapter. Grant makes one for their 5 hole signature wheel, but the adapter for the 3 inch travel I need is discontinued. Billet specialties makes one that is for 3 inch, but it's for their 6 hole wheels, different bolt circle than everyone else's. There is a 9 hole one by raccaro for their wheels, but I dont want to spend that much on a stupid steering wheel. I found one by momo that is supposed to be correct for 5 or 6 hole grant, and most everyone else, so I ordered it and a quick disconnect so I can have a little security, and a nice billet steering wheel. Three hundred bucks later I get the parts and the momo adapter and attempt to install as I am anxious to see how nice it will be... Well, of course, the damned thing is for 2 inch travel, not 3 and the center hole is too small to even fit on the steering shaft. I re checked the part number and their application chart, supposedly it is the correct one. Now I am going to likely have to pay return shipping and restocking on the parts due to their deception. Yes i said that momo is deceptive! It does not fit, will not fit, and even if I milled the center hole to the correct diameter, it still is not correct for the advertised application. I can't seem to locate any alternatives other than the billet specialties one, but it won't work with all of my other items. Surely many other guys use these columns. Why is it so hard to find a simple steering hub? Why do there have to be so many different diameter and bolt patterns for a steering wheel? Any helpful advice? This is the stuff that makes me livid! Seemingly simple tasks that evolve into re engineering projects for no good reason. It seems to me that of all the aftermarket parts folks, someone would make simple functional, fairly priced parts. I have more time invested in looking at web sites than it would take to make one if I had the machines... Hours.