1937 Banjo Steering Wheel

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Did anyone ever take off on rebuilding the 1937 Hudson Terraplane banjo steering wheel ? Just curious. Chuck G.

Jay_G

It has been a while since I have need on here but I did make a mold and have cast the horn button and outer rim. I posted pictures about a year ago or so.



I did 2 wheels that I think turned out nice and others think so also. The problem is the price. It is a lot of work to get it right and not everyone is willing to pay what it is worth to do it.



The other issue I have just noticed is that the plastic is starting to crack a little. Stress cracks I think, one wheel is fine the one on the car has some fine cracks. My guess is the plastic may not be a flexable enough or there is an issue with heat expansion. Not sure what can be done about that.



Well I did not answer the question directly but, yes someone did someting with a 37 wheel.



Jay

[Deleted User]

Yes i was curious as to the cost etc. I remember it being posted a year or so ago.