2018/01/12 20:02:42
70GTCapri
Hi just trying work out what the original optional sports steering wheel wouldve looked like from a 1970 capri, mine came out with the option and has a sporty steering wheel but no ford markings.
Some pictures would be great, ive attached some that ive seen online.
These photos are of my steering wheel looks after market

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2018/01/12 20:40:09
BEE VEE
The pictured examples you show, look like aftermarket Wheels, and not a correct option for any 69-72 Capri.
The 3 pics I attached show the 1st 2nd 5th & 6th as Standard Capri wheel,   with the 3rd & 4th as the "V6 GT Option" .
The Alloy Spokes in Pics 3 & 4 (GT option) as compared to "plastic" spokes blending in to rim on Standard Wheel..............
ps............dont know how I got 4 pics of each!........soz
Dont know if the 4 cyl GT's had this avail as an option..........someone will know.
[attachImg]https://www.classic-ford.org/cfp/download.axd?file=0;85881&where=&f=The pictured examples you show, look like aftermarket Wheels, and not a correct option for any 69-72 Capri.
The 3 pics I attached show the 1st 2nd 5th & 6th as Standard Capri wheel,   with the 3rd & 4th as the "V6 GT Option" .
The Alloy Spokes in Pics 3 & 4 (GT option) as compared to "plastic" spokes blending in to rim on Standard Wheel..............
ps............dont know how I got 4 pics of each!........soz
Dont know if the 4 cyl GT's had this avail as an option..........someone will know.

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The 3 pics I attached show the 1st 2nd 5th & 6th as Standard Capri wheel,   with the 3rd & 4th as the "V6 GT Option" .
The Alloy Spokes in Pics 3 & 4 (GT option) as compared to "plastic" spokes blending in to rim on Standard Wheel..............
ps............dont know how I got 4 pics of each!........soz
Dont know if the 4 cyl GT's had this avail as an option..........someone will know.

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2018/01/12 21:19:41
70GTCapri
BEE VEE
The pictured examples you show, look like aftermarket Wheels, and not a correct option for any 69-72 Capri.
The 3 pics I attached show the 1st 2nd 5th & 6th as Standard Capri wheel,   with the 3rd & 4th as the "V6 GT Option" .
The Alloy Spokes in Pics 3 & 4 (GT option) as compared to "plastic" spokes blending in to rim on Standard Wheel..............
ps............dont know how I got 4 pics of each!........soz
Dont know if the 4 cyl GT's had this avail as an option..........someone will know.

Okay great thanks!
So the spare steering wheel that came with my car appears to be the original 'optional sports' steering wheel.

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2018/01/12 23:10:18
FoxyCapri
70GTCapri
Okay great thanks!
So the spare steering wheel that came with my car appears to be the original 'optional sports' steering wheel.

Yes, your image is of the optional Sports Steering Wheel as offered on all Capri's, be they 4 or 6cyl models.
Terry
2018/01/13 08:02:13
70GTCapri
FoxyCapri
70GTCapri
Okay great thanks!
So the spare steering wheel that came with my car appears to be the original 'optional sports' steering wheel.

Yes, your image is of the optional Sports Steering Wheel as offered on all Capri's, be they 4 or 6cyl models.
Terry

Great thanks guys!
2018/01/13 08:30:48
BEE VEE
Your GT CAPRI Wheel looks to have a thicker rim than usual. Does it have a removable cover ?
Bernie
2018/01/13 12:54:51
70GTCapri
BEE VEE
Your GT CAPRI Wheel looks to have a thicker rim than usual. Does it have a removable cover ?
Bernie


Yep just an old removable cover on it
2018/01/13 15:37:43
mac1capri
Those old removable covers sometimes reveal some nice preserved original leather and stitching underneath - if it does you're very lucky
 
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2018/01/13 20:57:01
70GTCapri
mac1capri
Those old removable covers sometimes reveal some nice preserved original leather and stitching underneath - if it does you're very lucky
 
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Nah im not that lucky haha, will need to stitch new leather.
2018/01/15 00:22:27
in rod we trust
one of the books i have mentions leather steering wheel as a option
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