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  • Blubird55
    Low Range
    • Oct 2008
    • 15

    "BANJO" STEERING WHEEL

    New to this forum, I am looking for a Series IIA Banjo type wheel. I would prefer NOS, but a good condition one for restoration will work too.
    George
    67 Series IIA
    67 Porsche 911s
  • LaneRover
    Overdrive
    • Oct 2006
    • 1743

    #2
    Do you not have one at all? Are you thinking of replacing the 'newer' steering wheel with the older 'banjo' type? If so know that is not a direct replacement.

    If you currently have one that is heavily cracked it can be repaired, I have not done it but I believe that people have used the 'plastic wood' stuff - I know someone will chime in with the absolutely correct product to use.

    Brent
    1958 107 SW - Sold to a better home
    1965 109 SW - nearly running well
    1966 88 SW - running but needing attention
    1969 109 P-UP

    http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...2&l=64cfe23aa2

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    • Eric W S
      5th Gear
      • Dec 2006
      • 609

      #3


      Our hosts to the rescue.

      You can always ask Les if RN has a good used one - restorable ones go for some serious coin on eBay.

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      • Blubird55
        Low Range
        • Oct 2008
        • 15

        #4
        I have a 67' Landy with the newer wheel, and yes I would like to change it to the wired look. I also know that I would have to change some of the column pieces. Not looking forward to trying to restore a wheel since I have no clue, that is the reason I prefer a "NOS" product.

        Much appreciated for the link, and I had contacted RVN before and they said they do not stock older steering wheels anymore.

        I also would like a safari top... Any out there!!
        George
        67 Series IIA
        67 Porsche 911s

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        • LaneRover
          Overdrive
          • Oct 2006
          • 1743

          #5
          Originally posted by Eric W S
          http://www.roversnorth.com/store/p-1...early-iia.aspx

          Our hosts to the rescue.

          You can always ask Les if RN has a good used one - restorable ones go for some serious coin on eBay.
          But the steering wheel in the picture is not the early Banjo type. . .
          1958 107 SW - Sold to a better home
          1965 109 SW - nearly running well
          1966 88 SW - running but needing attention
          1969 109 P-UP

          http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...2&l=64cfe23aa2

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          • Blubird55
            Low Range
            • Oct 2008
            • 15

            #6
            I will try calling them on a used one.....Thxs!!
            George
            67 Series IIA
            67 Porsche 911s

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            • jp-
              5th Gear
              • Oct 2006
              • 981

              #7
              You will have to change your whole steering column from a SIIA to the SII type. I purchased my SII column brand new NOS for $300 which was a great deal. They are getting harder to find.

              Here's a photo. SIIA is on the left, SII on the right. Note that the IIA steering wheel attaches with a large nut, while the II attaches simply with a clamping bolt that tightens on the splines. Splines are also different sizes.

              61 II 109" Pickup (Restomod, 350 small block, TR4050)
              66 IIA 88" Station Wagon (sold)
              66 IIA 109" Pickup (Restomod, 5MGE, R380)
              67 IIA 109" NADA Wagon (sold)
              88, 2.5TD 110 RHD non-hicap pickup

              -I used to know everything there was to know about Land Rovers; then I joined the RN Bulletin Board.

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              • rovertek
                1st Gear
                • Apr 2007
                • 188

                #8
                i have a few banjo wheels left <gauto@localnet.com>

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                • Blubird55
                  Low Range
                  • Oct 2008
                  • 15

                  #9
                  R they new old stock or in need of restoring. How much? Do you also have the column for that conversion. Thanks,
                  George
                  67 Series IIA
                  67 Porsche 911s

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                  • Eric W S
                    5th Gear
                    • Dec 2006
                    • 609

                    #10
                    Originally posted by LaneRover
                    But the steering wheel in the picture is not the early Banjo type. . .
                    True. But if your read the description you'll see if referred to as an early banjo steering wheel. The later steering wheels are also much cheaper....

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                    • Eric W S
                      5th Gear
                      • Dec 2006
                      • 609

                      #11
                      Originally posted by G RVER
                      R they new old stock or in need of restoring. How much? Do you also have the column for that conversion. Thanks,
                      Dunsfold has a NOS steering column for early 2'S. Check their sight.

                      Personally, most NOS isn't worth the price IMO. You can restore most parts to the same condition or better yourself if you take your time. Your dollar will go much farther and you'll learn much more.

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