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Mystery Wheel
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 11:14 am
by Boomlander
Hi all,
Found this at an autojumble advertised as a Morris Minor wheel but the horn boss has three locking grub screws and is 110mm in diameter.
Can anyone tell me what vehicle it comes from?
Thanks.

Re: Mystery Wheel
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 2:36 pm
by palacebear
Going out on a limb here... WOLSELEY!!
The 4/50, 6/80, 4/44, 6/90 and maybe 15/50 had a horn ring and self-cancelling trafficator switch mounted on the centre-boss. The centre boss was somehow kept static and didn't rotate with the wheel. Something tells me that the 6/80, later 6/90 (Series 2 and 3) and 15/50 usually had a black wheel so my money is on 4/50 or 4/44. Its not early 50's Austin as spoke spacing is wrong. Possibly Oxford MO, Six MS or Isis Series 2 but they don't look quite 'right' to me. Google has thrown up a few Rootes contenders too...
You've opened up a can of worms here I think!

Re: Mystery Wheel
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 3:54 pm
by Boomlander
I've contacted the MG owners forum and a chap in the USA reckons it's from a Magnette. ??
Re: Mystery Wheel
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 4:15 pm
by palacebear
Different I think. Your mystery wheel has a slot for a Woodruff key or something. Can't see it on image 'Magnette002'
Re: Mystery Wheel
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 4:39 pm
by Boomlander
Yes, definitely has a woodruff key slot at the 6 o clock position.
Also has 6 57 stamped into one of the rim lugs.
The mystery continues.

Re: Mystery Wheel
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 4:46 pm
by palacebear
Does this mean we're looking for a motor that was in production during 1957 ?? (I like a google challenge!)
Re: Mystery Wheel
Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2017 5:01 pm
by ianmack
'The centre boss was somehow kept static and didn't rotate with the wheel'... The static centre bosses were attached to a long tube which passed down inside the column and was clamped to the steering mechanism. This carried the wiring and when old and worn could be a nightmare of involuntary horn blowing, invariably at the most unsuitable moments.
Re: Mystery Wheel
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 6:13 pm
by RobThomas
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263061585897?ul_noapp=true
Morris Oxford MO??? I'm still looking for a complete set of suspension for one, if anyone ever comes across a basket case.

Re: Mystery Wheel
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 7:05 pm
by palacebear
Already ruled out the MO. My latest theory is Austin A135 VDP Limo.
Re: Mystery Wheel
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2017 8:05 pm
by jagnut66
Hi,
I have a spare 50's Minor steering wheel, it too has a woodruff key slot but only one screw position.
Whatever it turns out to be from, it is in lovely condition, so a good buy I'd say. Certainly resalable if it doesn't fit your car.
Best wishes,
Mike.
Re: Mystery Wheel
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 5:32 pm
by Boomlander
Another possibility is the Mark 1 Land Rover - not sure if this had a woodruff keyway though.
Re: Mystery Wheel
Posted: Sun Jul 09, 2017 8:29 pm
by Boomlander
Damn!......Mark 1 Landrover wheel has a pinch bolt and is splined!
