Steering wheel opinions

[FFRKing]

Has anyone gone from manual steering to power and felt like the steering wheel was too big? I know the big wheel is good for leverage with manual steering but is it too big when switching to power?
I am asking because I am building my truck with a Crown Vic front which I am guessing will steer even easier than a factory power setup. I am also having trouble sourcing a nice factory wheel. I can spend $200 on a repro wheel or have been looking at some aftermarket ones around $150-180. The price difference is not the issue but the aftermarket ones are 14-15” and I’m wondering if the smaller wheel would just feel better with the newer steering.
Thanks

Chris

[Bullitt74]

Depends if you’re worried about originality vs comfort and personal taste.

I have a 65 deluxe Mustang wheel I’m using on mine, which is 15” and feels much nicer. I’m having trouble getting the horn to work, but I’ll figure it out eventually.

Depending on what you do with a seat, you may want that extra 3/4” to 1.25” extra clearance between your legs and wheel.

[FFRKing]

Thanks for the feedback. I’m using either ‘68 Cougar buckets that I will redo with TMI covers or 2014 Ford Fusion buckets. I’ve looked st a couple of aftermarket wheels that were 14” and 15” that I like but was mainly worried about the feel of using a smaller wheel. Personally I feel like the factory one would be too big but don’t actually know that for sure. I’ll keep looking for a nice original but will probably go with the aftermarket when the time comes. I know I can always sell an original.
Very little is original on this truck, but I don’t want it to look like a custom either.
Thanks
Chris

[Bullitt74]

Grant manufactures so many nice wheels, and they have lots of options for Ford logo centres. I suspect when you find one that suits your eye, you will never go back to stock.

[cep62]

Maybe an old Falcon or Fairlane.?

[magic bus]

I just installed a 14" grant classic wheel on mine. I have power steering. It steers fine, looks better. My only issue is Im tall and now I can't see the speedo, gas guage or temp guage w/o looking under the wheel. Who da figured?

[jessetischauser]

My '68 F100 4x4 w/power steering came with one of those 13 1/2" or 14" black Foam Grant wheels. It does the job but it's an inch or two too samll. Feels like I'm driving a '63 Impala Low Rider with one of those chain link wheels.

I'd love to get an original or trade for one.

[jessetischauser]

What is the diameter of the stock '68 steering wheel?

[sargentrs]

16-1/2" diameter.

[Ranchero50]

Stock wheel from Ford or Merc car would be my choice. Not a big fan of aftermarket ones on an otherwise stock looking truck. My buddies '71 F-750 wrecker even with power steering needed the big wheel to keep it between the lines. Fun truck to run for short distances.