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Subject: SMALLER STEERING WHEEL
Author: WAYNE HAND	[ Next Thread \| Previous Thread \| Next Message \| Previous Message ] Date Posted: 03/ 5/ 02, 7:16am Would like to replace my current 22" OD steering wheel with a smaller diameter wheel. Anyone know where they can be bought? (It's a 1987 PT-40) Thanks. [ Next Thread \| Previous Thread \| Next Message \| Previous Message ]

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Author: Steve [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12/ 19/ 02, 11:20am Wayne I am also intrested in repalceing the overly large steering wheel in my 84" did you recive any info. yet from anyone? [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Stephen Gutknecht
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Date Posted: 12/ 19/ 02, 10:15pm

Wayne's message was pretty old... you replied 9 months after he posted :)

We just purchased Wayne's coach, but we have to get from Seattle to Florida to pick it up (end of the month).

I'll check with him what he ultimatly found out about options to downsize the wheel.

My e-mail address is Stephen@RoundSparrow.com if you want to contact me after the first of the year.

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Author: steve [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12/ 20/ 02, 8:38am Thanks Stephen, I didnt look at the date it was posted. I will check back with you next month to see if Wayne did change to a smaller wheel and how your trip went. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Wayne
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Date Posted: 12/ 31/ 02, 5:00pm

Hi Steve. My coach was purchased by Stephen and he is now on his way back home with it. I did locate a source for the smaller steering wheel and it is the mfg who supplies all steering wheels to Bird. Go to www.vipwheels.com, the name of the company is Vehicle Improvement Products. I have the exact wheel used on the new Birds and I TRULY LOVE THE SMALLER SIZE. They will supply you with the wheel, mounting adapter, and genuine Bird horn button. Have a Happy New Year.

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Author:
steve
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Date Posted: 01/ 2/ 03, 11:21am

Thanks Wayne,I've Emailed vip wheels three times with no
response I'll keep trying,Their web site now seems to be down I got into it a couple of times but then it would come up with page unavailble? or maybe they went belly up.
I can't seem to find any other source to go to.
I did find one other site but they needed to
know the shaft size and spline count? did you go with
the 18" wheel as the reply from Jeff Miller.

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Author:
Wayne
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Date Posted: 01/ 3/ 03, 6:40pm

Hi Steve. As I recall, I did not get a response from their web page either. Here is their phone number, (847) 395-7255, talk to Mike Adams at extension 12 (He is the Blue Bird specialist). I am pretty sure they did not go "belly up" as they are a major supplier of wheels for most mfg. of big rigs. I went with the 18" with the Nickel Plated spokes and the entire package with all mounting hardware and bird logo horn button was less than a hundred bucks. You're going to love it.

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Author:
steve
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Date Posted: 01/ 8/ 03, 10:58am

Hi Wayne,thanks for the info.on VIP wheels.I have talked with Mike Adams at vip but neither he or his boss have any Idea what wheel will fit the bird. They want pictures and the shaft size and spline count or ship them the original wheel so they can match it up. Starting to think the old one may not be so bad.
Mike said they have not heard of the tilt wheel air switch being on the left side before?
so they don't know what brand of steering column I have. But again thanks for your help.

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Author: Melissa [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 01/ 5/ 03, 10:14pm When you find a smaller steering wheel, could you please email me that info also??? Thanx! Melissa [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Jeff Miller [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12/ 20/ 02, 7:15pm I ordered a new/smaller wheel for my FC from VIP, they're the original manufacturer and know what fits your coach. Their website is www.vipwheels.com and they have a great selection, and reasonable prices. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: steve [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12/ 21/ 02, 4:00am Thanks Jeff,I looked at their site,they do have some nice wheels.What size did you go with? are you happy with the choice?. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

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Author: Jeff Miller [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 12/ 21/ 02, 9:00am I bought an 18" wheel, was very happy with how it felt. I plan to do it again on my "new" coach. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]