I have a 69 and a 71 f100. Both have 3-on-the-tree with manual steering. My 69 is my nicer truck and daily driver so it got my new steering wheel I received for Christmas. Thought I could use the steering wheel off of it on my 71 (that steering wheel was about to break apart and I have already discarded it). Well, I can use it, but I can't install the horn button as the shaft sticks up too far. Would I simply need to replace the shaft with one from an earlier year or is it something different about the column?
Not feeling the love for spending about $400 for a 71 steering wheel with horn pad just yet as this truck is used very sporadically.
69 steering wheel in a 71
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69 steering wheel in a 71
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Re: 69 steering wheel in a 71
Great write up by our very own Robroy. http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... hp?t=35113 ( 
Robroy!) Might give you a good idea.
Robroy!) Might give you a good idea.Randy
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
1970 F100 Sport Custom Limited LWB, 302cid, 3 on the tree. NO A/C, NO P/S, NO P/B. Currently in 1000 pcs while rebuilding. Project thread: http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... 22&t=59995 Plan: 351w, C4, LSD, pwr front disc, p/s, a/c, bucket seats, new interior and paint.
1987 F-150 XLT Lariat, 5.0/C6 auto.
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Re: 69 steering wheel in a 71
Well, glad to know I wasn't going crazy on my install.
I am going to check my other shaft and see if it is the shorter style to avoid grinding off the existing shaft.
Thanks for the link.
I am going to check my other shaft and see if it is the shorter style to avoid grinding off the existing shaft.
Thanks for the link.
1971 F100 Custom SB Flareside;
2016 Explorer;
2020 F150
2016 Harley Ultra Limited
2008 Ford Mustang Deluxe V6
2016 Explorer;
2020 F150
2016 Harley Ultra Limited
2008 Ford Mustang Deluxe V6