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Re: 1980 steering wheel fix

To: tlarryb@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: 1980 steering wheel fix
From: Bradley D Richardson <bradrichardson@juno.com>
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 11:00:58 -0700
Larry,

The center plate does come out, you have to pry it very VERY carefully to
keep from bending/destroying it.  I was able to do it once, so it is
possible.  Behind the center plate is the large bolt.

Brad

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On Tue, 02 Oct 2001 17:43:07 "Larry Butler" <tlarryb@hotmail.com> writes:
> Hi,
> As a new spitfire owner and a new member of this list, I hope you 
> will put 
> up with some questions that have probably been asked and answered 
> before.
> I just got a 1980 in good shape from a friend.The body and engine 
> seem in  
> fine shape but the interior could use some work. My question is how 
> do I 
> remove the steering wheel? It seems to be all one piece with no way 
> to get 
> to the nut without destroying the center plate. the rubber on the 
> wheel is 
> deterirated in a couple places and is loose from the frame. Also 
> what is a 
> good source for a new wheel, either original or after market.
> Thanks in advance for your advice.
> Larry Butler
> 
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