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MG MGA - original steering wheel markings

Are there any markings or other characteristics of an original MGA steering wheel that make it obviously different from the reproductions currently available from Moss?
Mark Lambert

The cracks that always develop at the inner ends of the spokes?
Sorry Mark I couldn't help it. I am not aware of any markings unless there is something around the splined area. I repaired the cracks on my original wheel with epoxy, sanded and painted the wheel with a gloss epoxy paint. It looks good, but I have had to touch it up when it got a few small chips from the seatbelt.

Cheers,
Ralph
Ralph

Ralph
I wrapped my steering wheel with a leather cover. Also looks great, gives a better grip and you don't have to touch up the paint.
Kris
Kris Sorensen

Just had a good look at mine (it came off in me 'and, guv) which is the one that came with the car, all those years ago. There aren't any distinguishing marks or numbers on it at all, which is something of a surprise, given the degree of subcontracting in the contemporary British motor industry.

Perhaps the repro wheels have some sourcing ID of their own, which might be the only way to tell them apart from the originals.

Wheels don't usually crack at the rim unless used as handholds to help one get out of the car - at least that's been my experience. HTH.

Alex
'59 Coupe
'60 Tourer

A. W. Risk

Mark,

Buy Moss wheels with confidence. They're great! Both my 64 B and 59 A have a Moss wheel and I'd have no other. I have a neighbor with a 51 TD and a new Moss wheel--again, perfect.


Paul Hanley

I recently replaced my original wheel with a Moss reproduction. The only obvious difference to me is that the profile of the finger grips on the Moss repro wheel are higher relief than the original, giving it a different feel. The original wheel grips were more subtle. Not a big deal, and the repro looks good.

M.D.
'57 Coupe
M. D.

what epoxy is the best to repair cracked wheels. Mine is cracked at the outer end of the spokes.
Sandy
conrad sanders

I used JB Weld, only because I had some for something else. It worked fine, and sanded down really smooth, and took the paint beautifully.
Happy sanding Sandy
/ gil
gil



Conrad,

POR 15 makes a two part putty you mix together to activate then stuff and mold as you like. After it sets use some small files to shape followed by sanding and paint. Works very well on steering wheels, invisible when done and it's strong.

Tom
Tom M

An old trick (40 years)that is atractive and functional.

1. Clean the wheel with solvent.
2. Using Elmers Glue, wrap wheel tightly with nylon twine (like chalk line)coil next to coil.
3. Wrap around the spoke/wheel extensions that usually crack.
4. Coat with shellac.

Your hands will never slip on the wheel, again. In fact, it can take the skin off your palms.

Larry Gray

This thread was discussed between 24/11/2004 and 02/12/2004

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