Seafair Sedan Repair

[sagrimson]

I am new to the group and bought a 1960 Seafair Sedan and doing some work to it.  Does anyone know how to remove the steering wheel?  I removed the screw on the base, loosened the set screw and took off the main nut.  I assume there is some type of lock washer or something holding it in place but didn't want to pry at things to hard and do some damage.  I have a photo for reference.  Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!

[CVX Fever]

If you can get yours knees behind the steering wheel and a hand on top apply some pressure to the wheel and then give the steering shaft a tap with a hammer. Screw the nut back loosely so you don't damage the threads with the hammer. It's a tapered fit. Yours looks a little rusty, maybe let some WD-40 or pentrating oil soak in between the steering wheel hub and steering shaft if doesn't pop off with a couple of light taps.

[Jason]

If you can get yours knees behind the steering wheel and a hand on top apply some pressure to the wheel and then give the steering shaft a tap with a hammer. Screw the nut back loosely so you don't damage the threads with the hammer. It's a tapered fit. Yours looks a little rusty, maybe let some WD-40 or pentrating oil soak in between the steering wheel hub and steering shaft if doesn't pop off with a couple of light taps.

That's exactly what I was going to say too. As far as penetrating oil goes PB Blaster is my personal favorite.

[Hyperacme]

Welcome to the CGOAMN forum sagrimson !

My seat was removed so couldn't use my knees, but grabbing and pulling behind steering wheel hub and a few "solid whacks" with a hammer got it off.
Are you going to repair or replace old steering wheel ?

A 1960 Seafair Sedan is a pretty rare Glastron ...
Can you post more pictures ?

[Jerry]

I have a Seafair Sunliner.
OK it's a Glasspar.

[dorelse]

I have a Seafair Sunliner.
OK it's a Glasspar.

I was gonna say, I'd never heard of the Seafair Sunliner.

[sagrimson]

Thanks for the quick feedback from everyone!  Nice to be able to tap into some people who most likely have gone thru some of these things before.  Before I started hammering away I thought I would post something on the site an get some confirmation instead of creating more damage and looking back. 

Here are a couple pics I have with me at work, I will get some more pics up in the next few days.  I knew the owner of the boat since I was a kid and he had it under cover for 20+ years.  Surprisingly the boat is in decent condition considering, needs a lot of TLC but the floor stringers seem solid.  The transom might be a little weak but going to look into as I get into it down the road.  I would like to get it to a point where it looks and runs good but not a full restoration at this point.

[sagrimson]

Welcome to the CGOAMN forum sagrimson !

My seat was removed so couldn't use my knees, but grabbing and pulling behind steering wheel hub and a few "solid whacks" with a hammer got it off.
Are you going to repair or replace old steering wheel ?

A 1960 Seafair Sedan is a pretty rare Glastron ...
Can you post more pictures ?

Still learning how to navigate the site, wanted to reply back about the steering wheel and think this is the best way.  I am not sure yet if I am going to repair or replace.  Just getting into the project.  I would like to keep things as original as possible and have no idea what might be out there as far as a replacement.

[dorelse]

Just so you know, we're not going to be able to help you a ton with things specific to your model of boat.

Its a Glasspar, not a Glastron...so different Manufacturer from the focus of this site.  Lots of knowledge here on Glastron's, but not a lot about Glasspar's, though sounds like Jerry does own one in addition to his Glastron.

Feel free to stick around!

[sagrimson]

Just so you know, we're not going to be able to help you a ton with things specific to your model of boat.

Its a Glasspar, not a Glastron...so different Manufacturer from the focus of this site.  Lots of knowledge here on Glastron's, but not a lot about Glasspar's, though sounds like Jerry does own one in addition to his Glastron.

Feel free to stick around!

Ok, LOL....I was on so many different web sites over the weekend I never even connected the Glastron vs Glasspar with the acronym!!  That would explain why no searches came up when I searched "Seafair".  Thats pretty bad on my part.  Even makes this group all that much better helping out!!

[dorelse]

I figured!   

By all means, stick around...we like projects!  Just trying to help set the expectation that if you have a bunch of specific Glasspar questions...not all of us will know...

Welcome!   

[Hotwired]

I would try some heat on the steering shaft.  I went through the same thing with my CV-16.  I have a bearing puller, prop puller and a steering wheel puller and non would grab the wheel without damaging the wheel.  I heated and cooled the shaft several times with PB blaster in between each and it eventually popped off. 

[dorelse]

I had to soak mine in PB Blaster for a couple days, then screwed the nut almost all the way out, and whacked the nut while pulling the wheel out...that's what broke mine loose finally.

But I think I soaked it for a week, respraying it every evening.

[sagrimson]

I started by spraying some WD-40 and will add some heat to see if that will work, if not I will move up to the PB blaster.  I will keep you posted on my status and thanks again! 

P.S. I finally made it to the correct site and found a really great post from a guy who did a pretty extensive refurbish which has already helped me a bunch.