The center is (or was) available from TRF for about $2. The
last one I got had on the back, paper over adhesive so perhaps
it has an alternate application as well (wheel centers???)
Greg Rowe
>From: Bradley D Richardson <bradrichardson@juno.com>
>Reply-To: Bradley D Richardson <bradrichardson@juno.com>
>To: tlarryb@hotmail.com
>CC: spitfires@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: 1980 steering wheel fix
>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
>
>======
>
>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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