body and interior Original Steering Wheel trim

[EuroOhTwo]

After searching the archives, I am posting here to see if anyone has an 'easy' answer... i.e.: "I have some" or "you can get them here..."

 

Not a big deal, but the wood wheel I bought has a few of the chrome trim bits missing ( I knew this at time of purchase). It's doubtful, I know, but are there any sources out there where these might be obtained ? I've searched most common '02 parts places.

 

I can always remove one of the remaining half's and machine up a few.... That's the 'hard' answer.

[John_in_VA]

You might try checking with the Vintage European Steering Wheels group on Facebook. I'm not sure how common that wheel was in the USA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1474012049526223/

[gdub]

Just paint it black.would look better than the silver or whatever the base metal is.

[Conserv]

I'm not certain if the 3 trim pieces on the wood-rimmed wheels are identical to those on the leather-rimmed wheels -- yes, I realize it's faux leather -- but they're quite similar. I've faced the issue on the leather-rimmed wheels and am waiting for 3 of these trim pieces to return from the chrome plater. Here's a thread on those trim pieces:

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/topic/163521-leather-rimmed-factory-steering-wheel-guidance-needed/

Regards,

Steve

[EuroOhTwo]

Thanks all... I think my question is answered to my satisfaction. I'll put a posting in Parts Wanted and see what transpires, and just drive it as is meantime...at least it looks even from the drivers side with all missing  

Having driven a new Euro model off the showroom floor in 1969, I am somewhat keen to return my new purchase to the car I remembered. My new purchase suffers from too fat a tire and too small a wheel. It's a PITA to park and no there's no fun sliding through the corners... I'm sure those wider wheels/tires put more stress in the smaller bearings that the non Tii models have. The 165's broke free and relieved the pressure somewhat.... but that's a whole new topic, so I'll stop here.

 

Thanks Again,

George

[Mike Self]

Those wood rim "bus wheels" were fitted to 2800 sedans and 2800CS coupes around 1969-70-71...I found two in junkyards--one of each of these vehicles.  I've actually seen two different finisher pieces--one smooth casting per your pictures, and another faceted piece that appears to be stamped.  This may be due to supply by two different manufacturers.  One of my wheels is missing the smooth piece, so if you find a source please post as I'd like to finish mine off.

 

These wheels are drilled and tapped for use on both the six cylinder sedans and coupes (contact ring on the steering wheel) and for 2002s (contact ring on the steering column, spring-loaded contact on the wheel) so can be easily adapted to use on an '02.  Nice period accessory that was available when the car was new...so long as you don't mind the large size.

 

mike

[EuroOhTwo]

thx, Mike... yes I remember those 2800CS coupes when I bought my 1969 '02 new many decades ago. My boss at the time had one after his Bavaria. VERY nice cars that I got to drive occasionally. But we both preferred the '02 for pure 'fun'. In Canada, I believe you could order these steering wheels as an option on the Ti's and later Tii's. I think this steering wheel will look great in my newly acquired Agave/Saddle 1973 '02 and along with period 5x13 steel wheels and 165/13 tires now on order, will make the steering by ArmStrong a little easier.

 

Having owned a Granada '02 in the days before their cult status, I am keen to return my new purchase to the car I knew... that's what this is all about... re-living the memory before they take my license away...  

 

Doubtful however  I will ever get the California '73 to what my Euro '69 was performance wise. It was a stock Solex/Euro model with NO pollution control equip. whatsoever. The service guys at BMW always said it was as fast as the Ti's at the time, that's the diff. pollution equipment cost this beautiful little car. At least a PO did the Weber conversion to the '73 I just bought.

 

cheers,

George

[adawil2002]

I had to make front covers for my wood rim steering wheel. I used an old street sign to make them. 

 

The front covers are the same as the backs.

 

On the faceted steering wheels the covers are one piece crimped at the back.

Edited March 6, 2016 by adawil2002

[martinsmith]

George what sunroof is that????? I have one but I don't think it's a Webasto as someone told me they have their name all over it... your's looks like mine!

 

Martin

[EuroOhTwo]

Webasto rings a bell, but, as it was done in 1973  I could not swear to that. Back in the day things were not emblazoned with logo's like they are today so that is nothing to go by. It was well built with a white liner and very tough vinyl top. Never leaked, but I only had the car 3 more yrs after installing.

 

Euro quad headlights on yours look good too 

 

George

 

Edited March 7, 2016 by EuroOhTwo

[EuroOhTwo]

Martin..

 

Just reading some of my old '02 books, I came across another sunroof maker.... try Googling BRITAX SUNROOFS they look similar also. It may be the one I had on my '69, it's just so long ago i cannot remember the name.

 

cheers,

George