WTB Sprite MK III Steering wheel

[abarth69]

Anyone out there have one of these original steering wheels for sale or trade? The foam rubber one has to go its driving me to drink to much.

Cheers

Mark

 

[John Moore]

Like this one?

 

[abarth69]

Hey John

I think that is correct only the big MG in the center.

Maybe I could find a center cap?

Do you want to sell it or trade for some Bugeye parts?

Mark

 

[abarth69]

Center cap should be like this

 

[jlaird]

You all do know that is not a Bugeye wheel. Later Sprite type.

 

[abarth69]

That's right Jack I want it for my 1966 Austin Healey Sprite I just purchased. Back into Sprite's after selling my Bug-eye a couple of years ago. The big Healey is just not big enough for a family of four.
Still got a bunch of bug-eye parts.

Cheers
Mark

 

[John Moore]

Do you want to sell it or trade for some Bugeye parts?

Mark,

Sorry, it's not for sale. I recently aquired that particular MKIII wheel for my Bugeye. (I also got an AH center) I was just hoping it would be helpful for me to post a photo of what you were looking for. Sorry for any confusion. But keep an eye on ebay, they do show up from time to time.

Good luck in your hunt!

-John

 

[abarth69]

No problem John

Should look good in a bug-eye but it's not the correct wheel.

Anyone looking for bug-eye parts let me know I still have some.
Jack got my last choke cable which was new old stock.

Mark

 

[spritenut]

A MKIII steering wheel will NOT fit a Bugeye.
Different spline, and the Bugeye is 5/8 where the MKIII is 3/4. It will almost work if you have the MKIII steering column but that column is longer than the Bugeye column.
I tried all kinds of ways to put my Formula wood steering wheel from a MKIII into my Bugeye including changing the column. It does not work.

 

[John Moore]

Hmmm, this wheel seems to fit my Bugeye column just fine. Maybe it's an early MKIV, I dunno! But it's the wheel without a horn push in the middle. For whatever sprite it's from the horn was moved to the stalk. Mine is from a '68.

 

[jlaird]

And Miss Agatha is loven it Mark. Was just the right part.