Woodgrain horn cover with speed control [E1TZ-13A805-A] - NOS [relisted?]

[1986F150Six]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1981-1986-Ford-Bronco-F150-Pickup-truck-steering-wheel-horn-pad-cruise/303784167286?hash=item46baf28776:g:looAAOSwUAdfvxkf

[1986F150Six]

Relisted?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1981-1986-Ford-Bronco-F150-Pickup-truck-steering-wheel-horn-pad-cruise/303793432340?epid=1684065665&hash=item46bb7fe714:g:looAAOSwUAdfvxkf

[Gary Lewis]

Yep, probably relisted.  Pretty, and pretty expensive.  But those things wear so a NOS one would be wonderful.

Speaking of horn covers w/speed control, it dawned on me that I "need" to find a black one to compliment the black instrument & radio bezels, awa the black dash and headliner.  No hurry at all, and I've spent enough lately to want to push this off for a while, but if you find one please let me know.  Doesn't have to be NOS as the black ones probably don't wear like the others.

[kramttocs]

I don't think I've ever seen a tan one like this before but still with rosewood. Application?

Gary - do you have a photo of the kind you are looking for? Struggling to picture a black one with cruise.

[Gary Lewis]

I don't have a pic, Scott.  Nor have I seen one.  But it looks to me like E7TZ 13A805-B would work.  Yes?

[kramttocs]

With that one being 87 I am guessing the 'A' frame refers to the newer design:

[Gary Lewis]

Well, would you look at that!  I think I have one of those in the attic off Huck.  It will work, right?

It doesn't look "Bullnose", but has a real advantage that the way it drops down might make reading the aftermarket gauges and the AFR meter far easier.

If it'll work I may put it on to see what I think.

[kramttocs]

That's a really good point on seeing the gauges.
My understanding is that you could use the wheel up until 91 on the bullnose column. Didn't Nick and George have this setup? If so, they may be aware of any gotchas.

[Gary Lewis]

I think I'll give it a try if it is in decent shape.  Not sure I like the more "modern" look, but it sure is hard to read the extra gauges, and if it helps with that it might be worth it.  And, it isn't like it can't be reversed.

And, thinking of a black Bullnose one, I don't think it would be too hard to sand a Bullnose one down and paint it black.  Maybe use that SEM texture and then their different black paint?

[salans7]

If you would like I can take a picture of my truck looking down at the gauges as I still have a bricknose wheel installed on my column.

[Gary Lewis]

Like this?    Thanks anyway.

[salans7]

Sometimes I forget you're retired, and I also forget to look at the timestamps on posts.

I agree on the bricknose wheel being far from eye candy, but if it allows you a better view of the gauges, it's worth it.

[Gary Lewis]

LOL!  

But I thank you anyway.

And I agree, they ain't pretty.  But then I'm not doing Big Blue to be pretty.  Instead, functional.

[Frank Wyatt]

It looks good on there to me, just not for me.

[Gary Lewis]

Thanks, Frank.  You are saying you think it looks good on Big Blue, but you don't want one on your truck.  Right?

[Frank Wyatt]

Yes, but because I have to reach through the steering wheel to operate the light and wiper switches.  Because of injuries to my elbow in the wreck 10 years ago, I can't reach them with my left arm.

[Gary Lewis]

Oh, I think I understand.  Sorry for your injuries!

[Frank Wyatt]

No worries, I thank God every day I survived and I have much more than the five percent use of my left arm and hand that the doctor predicted. It's not by any means close to the way it was before but at least I do still have it and can use it.

[Gary Lewis]

We all have a lot to be thankful for, and some of us more than others.  I'm glad you have that perspective.