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The Cars => 1967 Shelby GT350/500 => Topic started by: tonys_shelby on October 24, 2021, 10:14:31 AM

Title: Steering wheel removal
Post by: tonys_shelby on October 24, 2021, 10:14:31 AM
A big thanks to Bob Gaines, I was really struggling getting my steering wheel off, tried the knee pressure trick, latest was shoe strings attached to a a puller and many others with no success. Then ran across past post from Bob talking about using an air hammer. Finally came off!  Thanks!  That's what makes the forums so great.
Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: T-Bone68 on October 24, 2021, 01:18:15 PM
I don't say enough how much I appreciate the help from those in this forum.  I don't post many questions, but have had countless questions answered by the postings from Bob, Jeff, Pete, Charles, Jim, and the rest of you. Thank you from me, too.  Deeply grateful.
Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: jguyer on October 24, 2021, 04:16:39 PM
Quote from: tonys_shelby on October 24, 2021, 10:14:31 AM
A big thanks to Bob Gaines, I was really struggling getting my steering wheel off, tried the knee pressure trick, latest was shoe strings attached to a a puller and many others with no success. Then ran across past post from Bob talking about using an air hammer. Finally came off!  Thanks!  That's what makes the forums so great.
Sorry to hear the shoelaces didn't work for you, but glad to hear you got it off.
Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: tonys_shelby on October 24, 2021, 06:50:27 PM
That's ok. I appreciate your idea and thought it would work.  It was really stuck on there!  Nice to meet you. Great car! 
Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: corbins on October 24, 2021, 07:19:31 PM
Steering wheel puller doesn't work on a 67 ??  Never done one... so just wondering
Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: S7MS427 on October 24, 2021, 08:12:29 PM
Quote from: corbins on October 24, 2021, 07:19:31 PM
Steering wheel puller doesn't work on a 67 ??  Never done one... so just wondering
Nope. As unbelievable as it sounds, there are no threaded holes to attach the puller.  Hence all the questions regarding the removal of this wheel.
Title: Re: Steering wheel removal
Post by: 557 on October 24, 2021, 08:36:38 PM
Just don't forget to leave the nut on "loosely" while you work the  wheel loose unless you have GREAT dental insurance and/or enjoy pain....just sayin.... :'(