My steering wheel SUCKS, is it do-over? 1929 Model A Ford Roadster

My 1929 Ford Model A may or may not have an original steering wheel, however it once was a red tone, it now looks brownish, it also has a lot of deep cracks all over, so to keep bad things from possibly happening while driving, like my steering wheel suddenly breaking while driving, we decided to get a brand new correct era steering wheel.
Once opened, I learned there was instructions on finish work needing to be done.
In todays video I’ll show you how to finish the new steering wheel so it looks like a pro did it!
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[@n8iws484]

I though I spotted a Johnson transmitter on the shelf, hmmm. I like Mook too. Studebaker steering wheel is starting to get some cracks in it. Well, 64 years old, it should !! Good job, one piece at a time.

[@Modeltshinn]

Good eye, yep! Ya she reminds me of me when I was young, I loved hanging with the guys in the garage with cars! Thanks for sharing!

[@quailstudios]

7 tooth is what I've got, 2 tooth is what I want. I'm following you closely to see exactly how to do this whole job! Thanks Tina.

[@Modeltshinn]

Very awesome! Have an awesome week!

[@ModelAToo]

7 tooth steering is what I've got. 2 tooth steering is what I want, so I'm going to follow you closely Tina. This is my other channel where I'm going to upload car videos.

[@Modeltshinn]

Oh wow, you’re getting into cars, very cool! I looked at your channel, I’ll subscribe 🥰

[@mikewarner7149]

You guys crack me up, I love it ! Have a great weekend.

[@Modeltshinn]

Lol, thanks 😆

[@brianmatthews9697]

I see nothing wrong with pretend driving. When I was a little boy my father's buddy had a '29 roadster pick up. I played in it all the time. That started the Model A bug I think. Red wheels are cool , but I find hard to keep clean. Black was a good choice. Looking forward to the 2 tooth install video.

[@Modeltshinn]

Good stuff, thanks 💗

[@joostderidder]

nice job. Please explain the difference between 2 and 7 tooth steering box in a next vid ... if possible.

[@Modeltshinn]

Sounds good! Have a nice week!

[@MuniTechnology]

I know that thin, sharp edge as "flash". I remember it from my model car building days when the small, plastic pieces would have flash on their edges.

[@jerrydennany4737]

You will definitely like the 2 tooth steering box. I rebuilt mine last winter with Jerry Morrissey. What a difference. Of course, you have a great teacher helping you also.

[@Modeltshinn]

I love the better response of a 2 tooth, I feel like steering a boat with 7 tooth lol

[@jerrydennany4737]

You and Roadie deserve a 2 tooth steering box. It will be fun to watch you guys do that. I know Bob did a video a few years back. But it would be great to see it done again with you and Paul. I truly enjoy watching them. 😊

[@timnewman1172]

​​@@Modeltshinn cars are meant to be driven, not herded!

[@kenweiss8565]

Hi, is the center of the wheel original with new bonding on the rim or is the whole steering wheel new? I really enjoy the work you and Paul do. Fun and informative.

[@Modeltshinn]

The whole steering wheel is new, the company has 2 different molds that are from original Model A steering wheels, this is a great way to have a period correct steering wheel, but new….hard to find a good original steering wheel that isn’t being used lol

[@steveduecker9872]

Very cool!

[@craigpennington1251]

No matter what the age, we are still kids at heart. Nice steering wheel. Just curious, but if you coat the whole thing in Polyurethane after the edge trimming. All would be protected & have a nice shiny smooth wheel. Those are very large diameter steering wheels. Cool video.

[@SGL59]

Can't wait to see the final install. I may have to do that with my 31 tudor.

[@Dan-qy1rg]

I started watching this earlier this morning, but my wife wanted to do some shopping, so off we went. Well, 6 hours later I was able to finish watching your video. Good job with the steering wheel Model T. Looks good, I hope all is well and everyone is fine. Have a great day!

[@ronvinson5646]

How would a old style potato peeler work .ron

[@Modeltshinn]

I appreciate that, thank you! Have a wonderful week and stay well 💗

[@Modeltshinn]

@@ronvinson5646 I don’t think that would work very well because of the angle, but who knows?

[@JefferyHall-ct2tr]

Hi Tina!: GREAT job on the steering wheel! Roadie is going to be so proud when you get all the fixes done! Then it will be FUN time! Driving!! Thanks so much to you and Paul, I learn something every time I watch a video!!

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you for your awesome message 💗💕 Have a wonderful weekend!

[@timnewman1172]

Very nice! Having a new steering wheel really is Important, glad that so many things are available for the Model A's...

[@Modeltshinn]

It is really nice 💗

[@charlesdalton985]

Thank you for this walk through, you both are great teachers. Please no need for you to reply, but a definite need on my part to say thank you! ~ Chuck

[@jamesshort2477]

I could use a new steering wheel as well for my 1930 Roadster. My steering wheel has some cracks and it looks like a steering knob was severely tightened on it for a long time as well. I have done a lot of business with Mike's Afordable, super nice folks. Even been to their place of business a couple of times.

[@Modeltshinn]

Now you know how to do it, thanks for sharing!

[@mattomon1045]

Model T great Wheel And I love junkyard Mook also.

[@Modeltshinn]

Thanks! Ya she’s cute and funny sometimes, nice to see such a young girl into working on vehicles, I was so much like her growing up 💗

[@craigroberts3982]

Looks great and not too soon. Unfortunately the old one is looking too rough for use. I still have the original in mine. I didnt even know there were ribs on the front of the wheel until I saw a newer one! And yes, Mook is hilarious.

[@Modeltshinn]

Thanks for sharing 💕

[@zdavis79]

Thank you so much for all the content you both put out. I am getting more confident about buying my first A every day with the knowledge you are sharing

[@Modeltshinn]

That’s wonderful, thank you 💕 I hope you find the Model A of your dreams!

[@matthewmahalic3562]

Great job Tina 👏

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you! 💕

[@craigdoherty512]

Thanks Tina. Greetings from Bunyip, Australia. Your timing is perfect. I'm about to do exactly the same thing (2 tooth box and new wheel) on my 29 tourer. I have all the bits so your video has given me some encouragement.

[@Modeltshinn]

That’s wonderful, thanks for sharing! Best of luck, you’ve got this!

[@leahbarnacle6956]

Hey Tina Good job. Some patients and elbow grease does the trick. Looking good! Steve

[@Modeltshinn]

Thank you! I was amazed at how easy it was when I was done, I honestly thought it was going to be hard to make it look nice when done Lol

[@bobbrinkerhoff3592]

Way back when JFK was president I started building model cars and quickly learned a little trick for removing the casting flash without hurting the bodies . Don't hold your knife laying down like you did as it allows the blade to dig in . Instead , hold the blade at a 90 degree angle to your work and use it to scrape away the flashing , much like you were doing with your file . Much easier than having to explain that you cut yourself with a knife .

[@jonprain412]

Great video ,nice job

[@vayabroder729]

Gotta love Paul’s radio voice 😂. Would the original steering wheel be repairable? I’ve seen others repair steering wheels with epoxy (similar to our friend JB Weld) and even fiberglass putty. Great video; thank you!

[@Modeltshinn]

Lol, Paul is fun! I suppose it’s possible to put a product on to fill in cracks and make look smooth, but I don’t know just how deep down those cracks go, so to me, safety first 😁 Maybe once I take the original steering wheel off and examine it closely and it seems like they are more of just a surface crack then maybe I’ll refinish it and restore it and do something nice with it for another Model A…we’ll see 🥰 have an awesome week!

[@vayabroder729]

@@Modeltshinn What they do is cut through the cracks and make them deeper and wider and then fill with the product and finish. Seems to work; which is great on very rare steering wheels for which you can’t get reproductions. You have a great week as well!

[@56Spookdog]

Was a wood steering wheel an option from Ford? I guess not after seeing Paul’s read.

[@Modeltshinn]

There was wooden stirring wheels, but not in Model A’s 😁

[@malliz1]

Hi Tina ❤

[@Modeltshinn]

Hi!

[@jamesshort2477]

It is getting to be rodent time again. What do you all think of grated original Irish Spring soap in a delicate laundry bag to deter them from making a winter home in the upholstery of a Model A? Seemed to work last winter for me.

[@Modeltshinn]

That’s interesting, haven’t heard of that one!

[@jameswagner9356]

Is there a reason you choose to replace the red wheel with a black one?

[@vayabroder729]

Cracks on the original although I’ve seen others fixed and refinished.

[@Modeltshinn]

@@vayabroder729 I’m just not sure how deep those cracks go down and without power steering you have to strong arm it lol, afraid it will brake on a big turn some day 😜😆

[@Modeltshinn]

Hi! Personally, I’m not sure if I’m going to keep the same color scheme in the future, I’m honestly thinking of painting it back to an original color for it’s time, so I think black will go better with any color and my interior seat and shifter, etc are black, I think it will be nice 🥰

[@dickdaley9059]

Is the two tooth steering box where the power steering fluid goes? How come there are no buttons on your new steering wheel? How are you going to set the cruise control and the stereo volume? 😅❤

[@Modeltshinn]

😁😆🤣