HOrnbrod Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 Picked up this steering wheel at a yard sale and stuck it on. All I know is that is was still in the box (no part number), and it's from a Buick but I have no idea which model or year. Anyone know?? It looks better in person than in the pic. Got to lose the tri-shield Buick emblem though............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted May 11, 2007 Share Posted May 11, 2007 looks almost exactly like my stock jeep stering wheel, color and the emblem being the only difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 11, 2007 Author Share Posted May 11, 2007 That's why I picked it up Mitch. That and the price. :D There are some differences though; it's about 1/2" wider in diameter, and a bit thicker on the outside rim. The horn internals are identical. Good feel to it. I've never seen a Buick wheel like this, and am curious what model it came from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch Posted May 12, 2007 Share Posted May 12, 2007 I would guess skylark or skyhawk if I had to guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 Well, I got an answer from a Buick forum. It's from a 1978 - 1982 LeSabre 3.8 Turbo. Hmmmmmmmm - wonder if that engine is a bolt in for the early XJ/MJ V6's? I remember they used to run those T-types at Indy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 No, it's BOP. It's a great light weight engine with huge aftermarket. But there's not much for tranny options unless you use adapters. There's a somewhat larger version of it too - 4.1L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 BOP Dirty?? Don't know that one :???: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Buick-Olds-Pontiac pattern. Sometimes they say BOPC for buick-olds-poncho-caddy - but not all caddys are actually that pattern. Or something. Anyways, it's more likely called BOP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 Roger mate. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyComanche Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 FWIW, I've looked at running one more than once. I think I found an adapter to mate an AW4 to one, so I might actually do it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 Yes, I've been looking at them too. Huge HP vs. displacement, light weight, but reliability was an isue with the race engines for prolonged flat out speed. But for what we would use them for, might be excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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