Aftermarket steering wheel, Scott Drake

[Arno]

Have a 71 Mach 1 and am looking to add an aftermarket steering wheel. Went to CJ Pony Parts and ordered the 6 bolt Scott Drake kit. Needless to say the horn contacts don't match up causing a short and blown fuse. Been working with SD for the last month to resolve the problem. They say my switch is the same as a 70's switch and should work fine. Doesn't, and they aren't sure if it actually fits a 71 cause they don't have one. So, are the switches the same and has anyone used a Scott Drake steering wheel and hub?

Thanks in advance

 

[Pegleg]

I bought a wheel for a temporary fix till i get a NOS. I used Mota Lita and it works perfectly. Pic added has not had centre cap fitted yet. When i get chance will take pic of finished wheel. The centre cap has the Mach 1 Pony emblem and looks good.

The one i bought is "Mark Three Cobra Style"

https://www.moto-lita.co.uk/steering-wheels/?filters=308

 

[Arno]

Anyone know if the 70 and 71 signal switches are the same ?

 

[secluff]

1970-1972 Mustang's used the same turn signal switches. There were two different switches used depending on tilt/non tilt application. The 73 switch was a one year deal for the Mustang although it was used on other Ford lines. Hope you get this sorted out with Scott Drake.

 

[Mister 4x4]

I went with a Grant Classic from National Parts Depot (NPD) for about $130. You'll also need a Grant custom wheel mounting kit, but otherwise the kit pretty much doesn't care what kind of horn switch you have - it has 2 copper rings that touch the horn button plungers. It's a universal mounting kit for '65-'73 Mustangs as well.

Hope that helps.

 

[Arno]

The Scott Drake has two copper rings as well, however they are spaced wrong for my 71, thus the short. They claim it's made for a 70-72, but have never actually tried it on a 71. Obviously I could have a non stock switch but it certainly looks like an original.

 

[secluff]

Arno, if your turn signal switch is genuine Ford (came in the car new or is a Ford service part) it should have a tape with the engineering number on it. If you can find it I can cross reference it and see if the right part number comes up for your application. Over the past 40+ years a lot of "That's close enough" parts have been installed on these and many other vehicles!