Is that a rim blow wheel on this skylark? That interior is kinda rough, but other than that may be a decent project for someone.... 70 Skylark
I don't think that;s a rim blow...It has a wheel cover on it that would render the rim blow useles...or just make it blow all the time. I have a pic of the rim blow wheel somewhere.,........................
I think we are both right, that is the rim blow for the big bodies (probably 71+). Sure enough, the wheel on that skylark is the rim blow. This is as per the '70 Assembly manual.
It probably doesn't anymore. I had one and the outside part of the wheel was falling apart, re the cover.
From what I have heard, chances are it doesn't work. If I remember right there is a rubber peice that is sandwiched between the two 1/2s of the steering wheel rim (which is under the cover in this case). Usually that rubber wore out and caused the horn not to work anymore. So I kinda doubt it works. But I would assume that if it did, the cover on the wheel wouldn't be a problem.
It may work if the cover wasn't tight enough to squeeze the rim. How does this car pass safety inspection without a horn?
You know, that's a feature new cars should have- Ever try to blow the horn on airbag equipped cars-have the time it doesnt go off, or on other steering wheels you have to look down and find the little buttons. A rim blow wheel would solve that problem:Smarty: Todd
Maybe I'm mistaken but that's not the rim blow wheels pictured in this thread that I remember? The ones I thought were rim blow steering wheels had a chrome inner piece that was located around the inner rim of the wheel that extended almost all the way around it. You pushed on that rim with a finger inside the wheel and activated the horn. Seems I saw a pic of this type wheel on a 70 GS or 'Lark many years ago. I recall lots of early to mid 60's Fords/ Mercs having these. I think they were pretty rare in the Gm applications? Anyone else know what I'm referring to??
I'll bet that scared a few granny drivers!!:Brow: :laugh: Mine never worked, but it looked like it could be quite sensitive!:eek2:
Pass a safety inspection, ha-ha We here in Michigan don't have to submit to safety inspection's. You should see some of the death trap's rolling down Michigan road's:eek2: I was sitting at a stoplight the other day when a mid 80's regal 4x4 pulled up next to me uzzled: Real ratty, nasty looking mess. While I sat there examining this heaping-pile, I noticed his 2x4 wooden block's used for body mount'sou: ou: :error: AND THIS TURD-ROLLER HAS A CURRENT PLATE??o No: There are'nt too many vehicles in Michigan that can pass a safety inspection that are more than just a couple year's old. A couple good old fashoined SALTY winter's and your parking brake cables are crusty-rusty inoperative pieces,exhaust system's rotted off, car and truck bodies that are so rusty, they are'nt structurely sound. Yes there are some real nice Michigan car's running around!
LOOK AT THE OPTIONS THAT CAR HAS!! Someone had a fat wallet when they ordered this car. Custom package, A/C, power steering, brakes, locks and windows, tilt, AM/FM, speed alert, clock, Rally wheels, and a rear antenna. Thats just what I can see! Plus it has a white interior, 2 Cool.
I used to have the part numbers for the factory rim blow repair kits. These were discontinued by GM, but some fords used the same sub-contractor and they were available through ford. I think they were the same as mustangs or torinos. Maybe a good parts guy could still dig out the numbers. Duane
Re: Pass a safety inspection, ha-ha That is so true Tom. Way to many junkers rolling around here. Although I have to admit, I have driven a car or two that probrably would not pass a safety inspection.
