Author Topic: 69-70 Rim Blow Steering Wheel Difference  (Read 1026 times)

Offline 1970 Snake

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69-70 Rim Blow Steering Wheel Difference
« on: February 01, 2021, 04:35:36 PM »
I have several 1970 rim blow steering wheels for restoration but am not sure besides the center pad, what the difference is between the 69 and 70 steering wheels. I believe there is a difference in how the signal switch is activated by the wheel, and also maybe the lock out, but do not know for sure as I can only go by my original 1970 wheel and steering column, can someone advise, thanks.
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Offline krelboyne

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Re: 69-70 Rim Blow Steering Wheel Difference
« Reply #1 on: February 01, 2021, 04:42:36 PM »
The thickness of the cross bars. Skinny ones are 1970-74 Ford rimblow.
All three even sized, horizontal with bottom spoke - 1969.
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Offline 70cj428

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Re: 69-70 Rim Blow Steering Wheel Difference
« Reply #2 on: February 01, 2021, 05:11:37 PM »
The 70 wheel has the locking plate on the backside built into the wheel, I think the horn contact ring location is different also. here's some pics off the internet to show the difference and why they wown't interchange....