Steering wheel interchangeability... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Dutch · 09-27-2002, 02:28 PM

I have caught some posts talking about the horn problems with Grant aftermarket wheels. I like the look/price of some of them, but I want my horn to work with the hub mounted button.

I also saw the recent post with the 71 chevelle wheel-- VERY NICE!, IMO...

What steering wheels are a bolt on swap for my 72 (tilit wheel, column shift automatic, if that makes a difference) besides my original school bus wheel?

Thanks!

junkyardjohn · 09-27-2002, 03:41 PM

ALL OF THE GENERAL MOTORS WHEELS HAVE THE SAME SIZE SPLINE (AT LEAST ALL THE AMERICAN MADE ONES) THIS INCLUDES PONTIAC,OLDS.GMC,CHEVYS, CADILACS ECT. ECT. YOU CAN PICK UP SOME REALLY NICE STEERING WHEELS CHEAP AT YOUR LOCAL BONE YARD.

Dutch · 09-27-2002, 03:50 PM

...that's almost too easy!

Is there a range of model years I need to stay within?

Thanks!

Rod · 09-27-2002, 07:57 PM

You can grab a early 70's to early 80's van column steering wheel and you might want to grab the shift lever also... the van ones are shorter and match better with the smaller steering wheel... and I'll take the original shifter lever off your your hands no problem...

Rod · 09-27-2002, 07:59 PM

I'm probably going to pitch the van steering wheels in the garbage I have... they cost more than its worth to ship with a van tilt steering column if someone still wants them. Cheap.

junkyardjohn · 09-27-2002, 10:40 PM

DUTCH --- I'VE USED EM FROM THE EARLY 60s TO THE 90s & THEY ALL SEEM TO FIT. I'VE GOT A WHEEL OFF A MID EIGHTIES PONTIAC GRAND AM ON MY 71 BLAZER. IT SAYS POTIAC ON IT, BUT I'M NOT A PERFECTIONIST & IT SURE IS COMFY.

Longhorn Man · 09-27-2002, 11:04 PM

Early 90's S-10/C/K1500 truck wheel. Not my truck, but I have done it n the past.

Dutch · 09-27-2002, 11:21 PM

...I'll get to the junk yard directly!

Andy4639 · 09-28-2002, 07:45 AM

Here is a picture of mine it's out of a 80's corvette, with tilt column. Leather wraped.

09-27-2002, 02:28 PM	#1
Dutch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Leipsic, OH Posts: 81	Steering wheel interchangeability... I have caught some posts talking about the horn problems with Grant aftermarket wheels. I like the look/price of some of them, but I want my horn to work with the hub mounted button. I also saw the recent post with the 71 chevelle wheel-- VERY NICE!, IMO... What steering wheels are a bolt on swap for my 72 (tilit wheel, column shift automatic, if that makes a difference) besides my original school bus wheel? Thanks! __________________ Dutch 1972 Super Cheyenne K20 1976 MGB 1950 Harley FL 1997 Arctic Cat ZR580 "Maybe if I had a couple less hobbies, I'd have time to enjoy one!"

09-27-2002, 03:41 PM	#2
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	ALL OF THE GENERAL MOTORS WHEELS HAVE THE SAME SIZE SPLINE (AT LEAST ALL THE AMERICAN MADE ONES) THIS INCLUDES PONTIAC,OLDS.GMC,CHEVYS, CADILACS ECT. ECT. YOU CAN PICK UP SOME REALLY NICE STEERING WHEELS CHEAP AT YOUR LOCAL BONE YARD. __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

09-27-2002, 03:50 PM	#3
Dutch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Leipsic, OH Posts: 81	Thanks, junkyardjohn... ...that's almost too easy! Is there a range of model years I need to stay within? Thanks! __________________ Dutch 1972 Super Cheyenne K20 1976 MGB 1950 Harley FL 1997 Arctic Cat ZR580 "Maybe if I had a couple less hobbies, I'd have time to enjoy one!"

09-27-2002, 07:57 PM	#4
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	You can grab a early 70's to early 80's van column steering wheel and you might want to grab the shift lever also... the van ones are shorter and match better with the smaller steering wheel... and I'll take the original shifter lever off your your hands no problem... __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

09-27-2002, 07:59 PM	#5
Rod Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Eastern - Manitoba Canada, Winnipeg Posts: 4,369	I'm probably going to pitch the van steering wheels in the garbage I have... they cost more than its worth to ship with a van tilt steering column if someone still wants them. Cheap. __________________ Senior active founding member. 70 3/4 ton GMC Suburban 4x4 250/4 spd. 71 1/2 ton Suburban Chevy 4x4, 350/350 72 Chev 1 ton tow truck 402BB w/Holmes 440 wrecker on propane 2005 FLSTSCI Harley Springer 85 FXSB Harley Lowrider 72 Triumph 650 Bonneville 5spd "Poor people don't have hobbies" Quote from wife.

09-27-2002, 10:40 PM	#6
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	DUTCH --- I'VE USED EM FROM THE EARLY 60s TO THE 90s & THEY ALL SEEM TO FIT. I'VE GOT A WHEEL OFF A MID EIGHTIES PONTIAC GRAND AM ON MY 71 BLAZER. IT SAYS POTIAC ON IT, BUT I'M NOT A PERFECTIONIST & IT SURE IS COMFY. __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

09-27-2002, 11:04 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Early 90's S-10/C/K1500 truck wheel. Not my truck, but I have done it n the past. Attached Images

09-27-2002, 11:21 PM	#8
Dutch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Leipsic, OH Posts: 81	Thanks for the help, guys... ...I'll get to the junk yard directly! __________________ Dutch 1972 Super Cheyenne K20 1976 MGB 1950 Harley FL 1997 Arctic Cat ZR580 "Maybe if I had a couple less hobbies, I'd have time to enjoy one!"

09-28-2002, 07:45 AM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Steering Wheels Here is a picture of mine it's out of a 80's corvette, with tilt column. Leather wraped. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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