Steeringwheel question

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Can someone tell me who made these weels ?
I had some but don't know anything about them.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271289804831? ... 1423.l2649 :roll:
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This is for the Ado 16 / Austin - Morris 1300 GT model.
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Was it made by BMC ?
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these were the standard steering wheels....
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Yup, standard steering wheel made by BMC.

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Thanks, I had an Austin - GT- and a Riley one. ;)
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Does the spline of the 1100 match a Mini one? Or do the require different bosses?

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Tim wrote:Does the spline of the 1100 match a Mini one? Or do the require different bosses?

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Yes Tim, they match . Those GT steering wheels look nice in a Mini.
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They are very nice and very cheap to buy, I bought some at the Beaulieu Auto Jumble last year.
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