A friend of mine of similar build just went through this process with his
69 B. He eventually found a used aftermarket 14" wheel from a dismantler
for $40 or so. It has a black leather rim and black painted, drilled
spokes, similar to a 77 wheel, and was in good condition except for a few
paint chips. You could try British Motorsports in Campbell CA
(408-370-7174), or your local wrecker.
Alternatively, I once ordered a Le Carra wheel for a friend's Midget.
The factory banjo wheel was broken, and had always been a tight fit, so
we went down an inch in diameter and got a wood rim wheel with drilled
spokes. I think it was more like $175 than $250 (although this was 6-8
years ago). The company still advertises in the back of Road & Track.
Quality-wise, I didn't see any difference between it and the pictures of
the MotoLita.
John A. Walker had this to say:
>I am looking for a smaller diameter aftermarket steering wheel for
>my '74 B.
>I am a taller guy with big legs and with the stock 15.5" diameter
>steering wheel, I have a hard time finding enough room for my right leg.
>I end up having to cram it between the steering wheel and the tranny
>tunnel/console which is not very comfortable. Rather than attempt to
>adjust the length of my leg, I though it might be easier (and less painful)
>to find a 13" or 14" diameter aftermarket wheel. I like the MotoLita
>product but I am choking on the $250.00 price tag that Moss and
>Vicky Brit are charging for these wheels. Does anybody know where
>I can get a good looking aftermarket steering wheel for a decent price?
>
>-JW
>
>
> John Walker
> john@rmartin.net
> drone@d23.com
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>~= Early 1974 MGB =~
> ============
> In Progress :)
>
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Max Heim
'66 MGB GHN3L76149
If you're near Mountain View, CA,
it's the red one with the silver bootlid.
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