Which Momo steering wheel for this car ?

I would direct you to Sticky #4: Pictures of Steering Wheels. You may find something you like there.

Steve, IMO you really don't need 7.5 degrees on a narrow body, the wide body cars benefit from that much but ideal for a narrow body is 5 degrees caster, especially if you are combining it with power steering.

Hi Julian,

My plan is to set up the a-arms for maximum caster with the three-quarter inch shim. Then I can use thinner shims to back the caster down to 5° or whatever makes sense for the car.

Steve,

IMO, I think the wood steering wheel looks great with the tan interior, but I understand about the 13" leather wrapped Lecarra steering wheel (I have one).  It would be nice if you could get a Lecarra or something else in tan leather to match the interior.  I like some of the newer steering wheels that is flat on the bottom, but IMO, I don't know if it looks good in Panteras.  I started installing a SACC Power steering system in my car on 01-02-23.  Talk to me before you start the install.  Working out nicely.

Larry

Steve, I don't think that's a Momo hub, so it's unlikely the steering wheel was installed at the factory. Why not go with the Momo Prototipo, which is similar to what you have now but covered in leather? It was also OEM post Ford's involvement.

@Lardog posted:

Steve,

IMO, I think the wood steering wheel looks great with the tan interior, but I understand about the 13" leather wrapped Lecarra steering wheel (I have one).  It would be nice if you could get a Lecarra or something else in tan leather to match the interior.  I like some of the newer steering wheels that is flat on the bottom, but IMO, I don't know if it looks good in Panteras.  I started installing a SACC Power steering system in my car on 01-02-23.  Talk to me before you start the install.  Working out nicely.

Larry

Larry, I have a Lecarra hub that I could swap in.  Along with that I have a Lecarra four spoke steering wheel but it needs some help.  A Momo steering wheel is a little easier in this case.  I am looking forward to the electric power steering and strategizing about it.

@davidnunn posted:

Steve, I don't think that's a Momo hub, so it's unlikely the steering wheel was installed at the factory. Why not go with the Momo Prototipo, which is similar to what you have now but covered in leather? It was also OEM post Ford's involvement.

David, the steering wheel on the car is stamped with Momo and is likely mounted to a 6x70mm hub.  Not sure that it is from the factory but it is likely at least 25 years old.  The Prototipo is definitely on my list.  Summit offers a knock off in tan which could be an option but an actual black Momo might be better.  Here is a closeup of the steering wheel on the car.

I ordered the Momo Prototipo steering wheel as pictured above by David.  The car now has 5.25 degrees positive caster and, as expected, steering is much heavier.  I am looking forward to a steering wheel with better grip.  I recently learned that my wooden steering wheel might work well for me if I wore leather driving gloves.  But I am taking the low road and will just use a leather covered wheel.

The new Momo Ptototipo steering wheel is in the car.

Looks Great Steve!.  It picks up on the other black (dash, console, carpet) in the car.  I kind of like it better than the wood steering wheel, which I love. Larry

The Prototipo always looks right at home in a Pantera. There are lots of options too (polished, black or anthracite spokes, black or white stitching, etc.). There's also a version called the Mod.7 that's dished. If you're willing to pay for it, Momo will build a custom Prototipo too, in different color combinations, logos, colored bands at 12:00, different kinds of leather, etc.

A note from personal experience. My car had a polished steering wheel when I bought it. I quickly learned that in our cars with the windshield angle and short roof panel I would get blinding glare reflecting off of the wheel. I swapped it for a silver anodized version and am much happier.

Steve

The wooden Momo that I replaced was polished and it did not cause any issues with glare for me.  This new steering wheel came with a brushed finish that clashed with the interior.  I sanded it down and polished with the finish that you see in the above photo.  Here is the way it came.