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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2012 16:41:53 GMT
Hi
Can anyone tell me what companies do a hub/boss kit for a P5B as I am not having much success finding a decent steering wheel & horn ring, even one suitable for repair down unda?
cheers
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Post by felixlighter on Aug 12, 2012 20:05:08 GMT
I'm not sure aftermarket bosses would be made for a p5 but I'm sure there would be a steer wheel manufacturer down under to make a new one for you.
Try David Green in the UK for a replacementused wheel and ring.
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Post by mcgill on Aug 12, 2012 22:55:48 GMT
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Post by Warwick on Aug 13, 2012 3:58:09 GMT
Mine was cracked and failed the roadworthy so I patched it up with Plastibond 2-part putty and then sprayed it with black gloss engine paint (aerosol). It looked as good as new, but hairline cracks later appeared around the putty. I think the solvent in the paint caused it to shrink.
A company called Pearlcraft in Melbourne (Nunawading) can repair steering wheels properly, but it's very expensive. I got a good one from David Green.
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Post by Welsh Warlock on Aug 13, 2012 9:07:43 GMT
It was the boss from my car that Mota Lita used as a pattern.
I have the mota lita fitted similar to the one in Adrian's picture but without the slots in the spokes.
It really does make the car feel different to drive. A thicker padded wheel rim and smaller diameter is more comfortable and reduces any perceived play in the steering.
The downside of a smaller wheel is it can to some extent (depending on your seating position) obscure some of the instruments.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 13, 2012 10:12:36 GMT
Thanks for everyone's advice.
I have used some 3mm steel rod and plastibond to strengthen the horn ring till I find a good one, I will also strengthen that one before it breaks :-)
The cracksin the wheel had really opened up a few mils and someone has filled the cracks will some epoxy stuff so will need another one. No way will it get through rego (Aussie MOT).
Cheers
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Post by pipetech on Jan 27, 2020 12:59:31 GMT
Well ive contacted mota-lita and they know nothing about this. They told me they Do Not have any boss at all for that model. So i can only guess that it was done on a 1 off basis, never to be kept on file. So if i want a smaller steering wheel i gave to send mota lita all my stuff. Unless anyone can suggest otherwise?  ? |
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Post by Phil Nottingham on Feb 4, 2020 9:01:41 GMT
I know of 2 that were made by Motalita as one-offs at approx the same time over 15 years ago
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Post by Roy of the Rovers on Feb 4, 2020 16:55:39 GMT
Please take this at your own risk, but I seem to remember that a classic mini steering wheel shares the same spline size and pattern as the P5. I have never tried it but it might be worth trying if you can lay your hands on one? Then you could ask for a mini boss and put a wide choice of wheels on.
Anyone fancy trying it?
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Post by Welsh Warlock on Feb 4, 2020 23:40:22 GMT
Well ive contacted mota-lita and they know nothing about this. They told me they Do Not have any boss at all for that model. So i can only guess that it was done on a 1 off basis, never to be kept on file. So if i want a smaller steering wheel i gave to send mota lita all my stuff. Unless anyone can suggest otherwise? ? I have one of the 2 mentioned in the other thread, I am the "Alan" that Freddy refers to. The boss is currently sat on my desk with the Mota Lita wheel attached to it as I refitted the original wheel a couple of years ago as I fancied a change. I have to say that the car does feel nicer to drive with the chunkier wheel and steering feel is improved too. |
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Post by vincentacres on Feb 5, 2020 5:59:06 GMT
Alan I had a similar response from Moto Lita about a year ago - no record kept on file so they wished me to count the splines and take measurements etc. Is it possible they provided you with any sort of record that might hold the measurements or did they place any identifying mark on the boss itself that they could perhaps use to track back in their own records?
Also are you able to upload a picture of the boss and wheel and did you get the Viking crest from the original wheel swapped into the boss as well?
Cheers,
Owen.
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Post by petervdvelde on Feb 5, 2020 8:36:55 GMT
I can supply a modified Rover steering wheel. The steering wheel diameter can be reduced with approx 4 inch. All the bakelite is being removed and replaced by epoxy and the outside rim can be replaced by mahogony, burl walnut light or dark. The LH one is reduced 4 inch in diameter and with a high gloss mahogony rim and the RH one is finished in mahogony in matt finish and with a 30mm thick rim as specified by the customer
Above the LH one in mahogony and 4 inches reduced in diameter, the RH one also 4 inch reduced and in dark burl walnut Underneath a Jag MK2 steering wheel in light burl which also can be done to the Rover steering wheel  There is a pretty good match with the original mahogony wood  Peter |
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Post by vincentacres on Feb 5, 2020 8:47:14 GMT
Hi Peter these look very impressive indeed. Can you give any indication of the likely cost for the different options you have shown?
Cheers,
Owen
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Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Feb 5, 2020 8:53:45 GMT
I still have my laced after market leather Steering Wheel cover from the 70's for me the original wheel is part of the character of the P5 classic interior, why try to make it look like a Jaguar? but it's not my car  |
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Post by Brendan69 on Feb 5, 2020 10:30:13 GMT
I have to say they look lovely albeit i agree with John and would not do this on my P5B. However i did use a company in the UK called Mertyl Prod who did my steering wheels on my Daimler and Bentley of which both were awesome and blended perfectly with the rest of the cars interior wood packs.
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Post by Ken Nelson on Feb 5, 2020 15:44:05 GMT
Those are certainly beautiful wheels, although the original wheel on my 1966 P5 Rover is certainly in keeping with the style of the 60's, especially over her in the USA. The original is very typical of the General Motors cars of the 60's and I will keep it. But I wouldn't condemn anyone for putting one of those gorgeous wheels on their car.  |
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Post by Welsh Warlock on Feb 5, 2020 18:25:40 GMT
Alan I had a similar response from Moto Lita about a year ago - no record kept on file so they wished me to count the splines and take measurements etc. Is it possible they provided you with any sort of record that might hold the measurements or did they place any identifying mark on the boss itself that they could perhaps use to track back in their own records? Also are you able to upload a picture of the boss and wheel and did you get the Viking crest from the original wheel swapped into the boss as well? Cheers, Owen. Hi Owen, I've had a close look at the boss and there is no sign of any identification marks at all. It as Freddy who dealt with Mota Lita so I just called him and asked if he had any documentation that might help but he sold his car around 10 years ago and all of the documentation went with it. I don't think a picture will help and I hate faffing around with uploading files. We didn't have the original Rover emblem put into the boss centre but I'm sure it could be done |
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Post by petervdvelde on Feb 6, 2020 6:07:19 GMT
Hi Owen, Price for an exchange steering wheel where all the bakelite is replaced by epoxy is Euro 375,- excluding shipping. This looks identical to the original P5 steering wheel. Currently i do not offer a reduced diameter for these. but if there is enough interest, i can make a jig for one. The steering wheels with the wood rims are all Euro 525,- excluding shipping on an exchange base. The mahogony ones are made out of mahogony strips circular wound so that the grain pattern is circular and have the finger grips on the back side. The proces is shown in steps on the picture underneath  Peter |
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Post by petervdvelde on Feb 6, 2020 6:13:34 GMT
I have to say they look lovely albeit i agree with John and would not do this on my P5B. However i did use a company in the UK called Mertyl Prod who did my steering wheels on my Daimler and Bentley of which both were awesome and blended perfectly with the rest of the cars interior wood packs. Cheers Brendan, I think you mean the compangy called Myrtle. They do indeed restore bakelite steering wheel in a very nice way but i believe the "wooden" steering wheel for the more modern Jags they offer are not made out of wood but are dipped in a burl look a like coating. Burl walnut only is available in thin veneer an i see patterns on their steering wheels which cannot be made with veneer and i heard from people that these do split after some time Peter |
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Post by enigmas on Feb 6, 2020 10:52:34 GMT
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Post by Brendan69 on Feb 6, 2020 11:12:47 GMT
I have to say they look lovely albeit i agree with John and would not do this on my P5B. However i did use a company in the UK called Mertyl Prod who did my steering wheels on my Daimler and Bentley of which both were awesome and blended perfectly with the rest of the cars interior wood packs. Cheers Brendan, I think you mean the compangy called Myrtle. They do indeed restore bakelite steering wheel in a very nice way but i believe the "wooden" steering wheel for the more modern Jags they offer are not made out of wood but are dipped in a burl look a like coating. Burl walnut only is available in thin veneer an i see patterns on their steering wheels which cannot be made with veneer and i heard from people that these do split after some time Peter Hi Peter, Yes thats them albeit ive never heard of any of their products splitting albeit i suppose it can happen. Both my wheels they did for me were lovely and complimented the cars perfectly. Cheers |
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Post by Warwick on Feb 6, 2020 13:38:56 GMT
Warragul. How incredible! Never heard of them before. The only firm I'd heard of was closer to Melbourne, and that was 12 years ago. Can't remember their name. Quite expensive, as you'd expect. But in the end, JW kindly hand-picked one of David Green's for me. |
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Post by nz on Feb 10, 2020 4:57:11 GMT
RE: Aftermarket wheel and boss availability. In the interest of Rovering, I took my Momo s/wheel off car, and removed it from the boss.
*P5 boss kit number on unit is K2202. Any wooden/leather Momo s/wheel will fit. I have a leather-bound one fitted. Hope this helps. Paul. NZ.
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Post by nz on Feb 10, 2020 5:05:40 GMT
EDIT> Ha ha, a repeat. I've tried deleting it. Fail. I've just taken the wood rim s/wheel off my P5, and found a Momo number on the boss. It is K2202. Any Momo wood rim or leather-bound s/wheel fits. My leather one is off a Mercedes, and is 2'' wider than, say, an MX5 Momo s/wheel. Paul. NZ. |
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Post by cass on Jul 5, 2022 15:35:50 GMT
Hi Peter these look very impressive indeed. Can you give any indication of the likely cost for the different options you have shown? Cheers, Owen |
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