Rich T Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Morning all. Well my car is slowly going back together now and my attention turned to a new wheel and wanted a dished 3 spoke springalex item. Not totally sure weather the item i won on Ebay yesterday is genuine or not. Not the end of the world if it isnt. Nothing in the advert to say it is or not. I did ask the question but not long before the listing ended and didnt get a reply. Thing is, i want to get an original style horn push/centre cap for it but not sure if it'll fit. Anybody got a known pucka item that could identify it please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xp197777 Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Yours looks right I would say rich ,here’s a pic of mine 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xp197777 Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 I’ve just noticed you only have 3 holes per spoke though ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich T Posted May 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Yeh, just noticed that. Any chance they also made a 3 hole? Has yours got any makers mark/logo on it? Looks good by the way👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xp197777 Posted May 27, 2019 Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 I’ve not seen a three hole one but that’s not to say that didn’t make one, I have a nos one as a spare picture inclosed aswell, both the same ,no makers mark just the springalex logo on the boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich T Posted May 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2019 Thanks. It is what it is i guess. I'll be happy with it anyway (as long as it fits!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted May 28, 2019 Report Share Posted May 28, 2019 I quite like the three hole version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk1 Glenn Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 I bought one on ebay and it snapped be careful i would bolt it on and really give it a shake. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich T Posted June 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 Will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xp197777 Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 The copy ones are crap but the real ones are very strong after all they were the wheel of choice for rallying in the day , I fancy yours is a real one Rich T but I haven’t seen a three hole one before👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexican Gerbil Posted June 8, 2019 Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 I've not had a problem with my replica, just the centre is crappy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich T Posted June 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2019 Its loose fitted to the car at the moment so I'll take some pix on Monday and post em up of the boss etc. Im very pleased with it but it cost a pretty penny weather its one make or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich T Posted June 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 This is what i have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich T Posted June 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John escort mk1V6 Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 I have also a new springa-flex steeringwheel , they are not very strong , but thats a advantage when you crash and when you are not wearing a seatbelt.,, 😎 I have mounted longer centerbolts becourse the center didn`t stay on , i did grind these 3 heads so the center stay ony very good now and i did file out these holes a little bit. And i also put on a heavier washer. And i did let make the RS center logo for it. But they look cool and give it`s a old skool flavor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooligan Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 here's my genuine springalex , 3 hole 13" with 4" dish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John escort mk1V6 Posted June 15, 2019 Report Share Posted June 15, 2019 And there`s this one for sale , https://www.ebay.nl/itm/Springalex-Steering-Wheel-Retro-Mk1-mk2-Escort/123770282297?hash=item1cd148a139:g:I9AAAOSwadlc3agc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT36 Posted August 15, 2022 Report Share Posted August 15, 2022 What would the original centre cap have been for a 1971 Mexico with a Springalex wheel? There was a stunning Mk1 Mex at Ford Fair yesterday and the chap was telling me all about its history. Was the car of the day for me 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pack 2000 Posted August 15, 2022 Report Share Posted August 15, 2022 2 hours ago, DT36 said: What would the original centre cap have been for a 1971 Mexico with a Springalex wheel? There was a stunning Mk1 Mex at Ford Fair yesterday and the chap was telling me all about its history. Was the car of the day for me 😁 I cant find the it doesn't exists with out photo proof emoji! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miniliteman Posted August 16, 2022 Report Share Posted August 16, 2022 Some info on Springalex wheels: https://www.retro-uk.com/page026.htm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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