TR4/4A TR4 Steering Wheel

[MoHealey]

Anyone know where I might find a TR4 original (banjo type) steering wheel?
Thanks,
Bill

 

[trrdster2000]

Bill, as you can see by getting no response, you have asked for the Holy Grail of used parts on a TR4-4A. All have cracks by everyone using the wheel to brace themselves getting in and out of the car. You can have them dipped and they come out pretty good. I think I saw a place in Hemmings that does it.
I have one I fixed for a friend and he is humming and hawing about the price, let me see what he says and I will get back to you.
You might want to ask what one is worth with no cracks. Not cheep. I have one with cracks if that is the way you want to go.

Wayne

 

[Marvin Gruber]

Are we talking about the original black rim chrome spoke wheel or the wood rimmed option "sport wheel". I have both.

Marv

 

[MoHealey]

Wayne and Marv
I'm looking for the original. Cracks acceptable as long as it's functional. Been down this road with the Healey - I know they are precious.
I saw one advertised on the forum last year for $350-$400. It was described as "only a few very small cracks.
Am I in the ballpark? If they go much steeper than that, I'll move to aftermarket.

 

[TR4nut]

I know they crack, but I don't think they are that rare in decent shape. I wouldn't pay more than say $50-$75. But then again that is based on ebay type bidding where there is some risk involved.

 

[bgbassplyr]

Bill,
I have one that I might consider trading for an after market wood rimed with boss.

 

[tomshobby]

In 1965 my sister wanted to drive my 1964 TR4. She was a little on the short side and pulled on the wheel when she tried to push down the clutch. That little person pulled the rim completely off the spokes.
I decided then and there that I would never trust one of those spoked wheels again and promptly bought a new wood wheel.