any info on removing a wood steering wheel from a 67 GT500

I did it about a year ago...not that hard but be patient....pry horn button off from under chrome ring(plastic pot scraper worked well for me as it didnt damage chrome)remove 2 bullet connectors to horn button.remove horn button.remove steering wheel retaining nut most(but not all)of the way...apply pressure to the wheel from behind with your thighs while tapping on the steering shaft with a metal object(i used a ratchet handle)to break any corrosion free...You might need pentrating oil or something if its very corroded...i didnt...Very important not to remove the nut completely though as when it breaks loose its headed straight for your head(and you may be looking for a dentist).. Also if your rim has cracks go easy on it....maybe put the pressure more on the spokes...good luck..

 

The "thighs behind the spokes" method was recommended to me also.

Unfortunately it did not work for me.

I got a three armed steering wheel puller and fed a bolt with a LARGE washer on it through the 3 spoke holes closest to the hub. I snugged them up so they had steady pressure and then tapped lightly on the steering shaft bolt with a hammer. When it gave a little I would tighten the puller bolts a little more and tap some more. Don't beat on it or you might damage the steering box.

 

I know people use jb weld for the black stripe on the back...for the wood im not sure...they can be re rimmed though if the wood is totally shot....Dave Matthews the 1967 shelby registrar at saac could probably tell you who provides this service and also a source for a repro.wheel if you needed to go that way......Refinishing the wood itself (if its fairly intact)isnt that hard...just involves tons of sanding with many different grades of sandpaper and very judicious masking of the non wood parts.....David Randal at Randals restorations in Texas(maybe Comfort Car Connection?)has a super informative article on this on his website....Good Luck!!!!

 

Here is a link to a previous thread on restoring a wheel and maybe there is some useful info there on fixing cracks.

http://www.shelbyforums.com/forums/...0/4862-how-restore-shelby-steering-wheel.html

Jay