Engelhardt wrote:
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> tallen wrote:
> >
> > I noticed Moss has their repro MGA steering wheel on sale right now. Does
> > anyone on the list (Barney, Kevin?) have any experience with these or
> > other wheels? Mine is original and pretty well shot. 1/4" cracks all the
> > way around, center MG piece glued in place with the wheel at about 80
> > degrees. I figure I'll have to cut the center trim piece to get at it and
> > staighten it, so why not replace it. Do I need a wheel this large? Would
> > a stronger wheel be better? Keep in mind that I still have not driven my
> > car, and haven't even seen it for 3 mos, as it is permanently locked in my
> > garage (a sad story I can't bear to repeat). Also, anybody know how to
> > get into a garage with an electric door opener and no electricity? ;-)
>
> Can't help you with the wheel, mine is not in great shape either and
> I've been thinking of replacing it while they're on sale. The garage
> door should have a lock in the center with a cord (on the inside)
> attached to a release on the opener's mechanism. If you unlock the lock
> and pull on the cord, you should be able to manually lift the door. If
> the door doesn't have this lock and you can't get power to the opener
> then it's probably time for an axe! <grin>
Before you get the axe, it would probably be cheaper to rent a small
portable generator from a Rent-a-Tool place, put a plug on the wires to
the garage (hope they're not underground) and get your door open that
way.
The last repro MGA wheel I got from Moss for a customer was about 3
years ago, but it was quite good. I understand the repro wheels are
being made in the same molds Bluemel used originally. The color of TD/TF
wheel rims isn't quite right, but black is obviously not a problem. BTW,
I can save you another 15.- if you decide to go with the new one. I
haven't seen a good used one for years. Jarl
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