Mint Original TUFF Wheel - WIW? - Not a reproduction

[TUFCAT]

This wheel is in MINT original condition.

No cracked rubber, super soft grip, perfect black finish (not dyed), nothing cracked or missing, even where it attaches to the spokes. The rubber is also extremely tight to the ring-substrate beneath. (doesn't rotate if twisted) The horn button is the elevated style with the silver ring

Any idea of swap meet prices?

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

My friend has been trying to sell one comparable to that on Ebay....would only go as high as $250 or so.  He had a reserve of $595.

Now that the repros are out the originals aren't getting what they used to

[Nacho-RT74]

last one I saw went to $1500 ( NOS one )

Used mint... I think last one I saw on $700-800 rate.

Now with repros ( GOOD ONES, NOT THE BAD ONES ) being sold by Frederick at ebay on $240 or so, I think market will be normallized

[Nacho-RT74]

bad repros ( IMHO ) however better than Grant ones. Still bigger diameter than originals.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mopar-TUFF-STEERING-WHEEL-CUDA-CHALLENGER-CHARGER_W0QQitemZ300149823729QQihZ020QQcategoryZ140729QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mopar-Tuff-Wheel-New-reproduction-Made-in-USA_W0QQitemZ300148269963QQihZ020QQcategoryZ33704QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

frederick ones.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DODGE-AND-PLYMOUTH-TUFF-3-SPOKE-STEERING-WHEEL_W0QQitemZ230155510667QQihZ013QQcategoryZ33704QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
ANOTHER SELLER
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DODGE-PLYMOUTH-3-SPOKE-MOPAR-TUFF-WHEEL_W0QQitemZ200125106947QQihZ010QQcategoryZ140729QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem


good repro, except for horn button, what maybe just need the silver paint around on groove, but wheel itself IS REALLY ACCURATE. Does look also right diameter.

[JR]

Not to hijack the thread, but since were discussing these, I have a Question guys. What would it take to bolt one of these better repros, or an original tuff wheel to a 2nd gen steering column??

[Nacho-RT74]

Just get the right adapter. 1972rallye is/was selling one at ebay. Look at ebay ads section

[BrianShaughnessy]

Not to hijack the thread, but since were discussing these, I have a Question guys. What would it take to bolt one of these better repros, or an original tuff wheel to a 2nd gen steering column??

Grant 846 and adapter kit 4313

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=GRT%2D846&N=700+0&autoview=sku

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=GRT%2D4313&N=700+0&autoview=sku

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

I have a NOS Tuff wheel sitting on my shelf.  It was going for around 1000 on ebay last year.  Decided I'd rather hold onto it because I'll probably never have another tuff wheel as nice as this one.

Ryan

[Nacho-RT74]

summit one is still the "cheap" repro... is the same posted on ebay links I posted

[Nacho-RT74]

I have a NOS Tuff wheel sitting on my shelf.  It was going for around 1000 on ebay last year.  Decided I'd rather hold onto it because I'll probably never have another tuff wheel as nice as this one.

Ryan

I hate you

[Nacho-RT74]

sorry, wasn't 1972Rallye, was AKCharger:


That's the right adapter for originals &/or new repros...and already sold

[71ChallengeHer]

I got my original tuff wheel for free and it bolted right on.

[TUFCAT]

Devil, I sold a near NOS on Ebay back in 2003 for $800.00 (it was NOS when I got it and only used it for five years).  For the time, I thought $250 was a whopping price to pay back in 1998. I was wondering what a near NOS is worth today. My guess is many people still want the OEM wheel and are willing to pay a premium for it - - over the nice reporoductions that are available.

Keep your thoughts coming...this is good! 

[Nacho-RT74]

yeah that's the E body two spokes wheel adapter works the same

[Nacho-RT74]

My guess is many people still want the OEM wheel and are willing to pay a premium for it - - over the nice reporoductions that are available.

I'm one of those, but still will be out of my budget for LOONG time.

[chargerman68]

 

wow the wifes challenger had a org challenger tuff wheel,if i knew they wer that much i would of taken it off and kept it...darn

[chgr500]

So what's the big deal for the nice repop over the OEM tuff wheel....they appear identical in size and looks...or is it the feel of the material or just 'cause of the Pentastar 4 the #'s freaks...enlighten me 

I paid $175 with the adapter 4 mine..3 years ago...eBay...pretty nice.. no chunks..  tight grip

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

They are different in size and feel to the original.  Other then that, I guess people just want original stuff.

I hate you

thanks?....



Ryan

[Nacho-RT74]

They are different in size and feel to the original.  Other then that, I guess people just want original stuff.

I hate you

thanks?....



Ryan

                             

                       

                            

[TUFCAT]

That wheel is sooo sweet!!!!!

[BrianShaughnessy]

summit one is still the "cheap" repro... is the same posted on ebay links I posted

Whatever you say      I haven't had many people know the difference - more exactly NOBODY has come up and said "hey dude, that's a cheap repro".

I took off the cheaper Grant 860 to put on this 846. 

[terrible one]

summit one is still the "cheap" repro... is the same posted on ebay links I posted

Whatever you say      I haven't had many people know the difference - more exactly NOBODY has come up and said "hey dude, that's a cheap repro".

I took off the cheaper Grant 860 to put on this 846. 

Brian,

Just noticed that was your car in the Mopar Action writeup about that dash pad! Right on!

[BrianShaughnessy]

Brian,

Just noticed that was your car in the Mopar Action writeup about that dash pad! Right on!

Yeah that's me.   Thanks!

[Nacho-RT74]

hey don't missunderstood me, Is nice and for the price is nice, but I won't go for it... 15" and not accurated. I like 13" like original is ( or so ).

BTW GREAT DASH PAD !!! is a cap or custom pad ? I haven't seen the mag... where came from ?

[Charger74]

hey don't missunderstood me, Is nice and for the price is nice, but I won't go for it... 15" and not accurated. I like 13" like original is ( or so ).

BTW GREAT DASH PAD !!! is a cap or custom pad ? I haven't seen the mag... where came from ?

Just Dashes is making them now.  Pretty cool for 2nd gens.

[TheAutoArchaeologist]

Ironically, I got mine for free in a pile of other NOS stuff from a buddy of mine for trade for some junk GTO stuff.  It had never been opened.  I opened it up for the first time ever about a year ago now, and had my jaw hit the floor.  Couldn't believe it.

Ryan