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danho · 03-05-2004, 01:32 PM

Are these wheels a total direct bolt on, or do you need adapters for anything like the horn, etc.?
Thanks, Dan.

griesel72 · 03-05-2004, 02:01 PM

They bolt right on, but i didn't have the horn mech, so i had to do a little modification

Longhorn Man · 03-05-2004, 03:16 PM

I have a thraed in the FAQ showing how I have done it on all of my trucks.

flip66 · 03-05-2004, 03:16 PM

If I rember right the horn contact is diffrent but you should be able to get the right one at any auto parts store in the help Items. I know Auto zone has them.

*1972C10* · 03-06-2004, 02:46 AM

You just need to run a wire from your turn signal cancelling cam to the horn button . No big deal i soldered a wire to my horn contact not for a wheel like that but i have had one of them on a truck in the past just too big for me so i got a grant GT .

If you take the stock turn signal cancelling cam out you can jab a wire into the area where the original contact is then get it to come out the back side wich is away from the acutaly contact area and solder it to a little brass tab .. Kinda hard to explain If i have an extra one around ill snap a pic of it.

*Cruiser71* · 03-06-2004, 05:29 AM

Is that out of an Astro van? Nice looking wheel.

67shortie · 03-06-2004, 03:28 PM

I have one of those wheels in mine, a direct bolt in. I don't have the horn hooked up yet though

**PICKMUP** · 03-06-2004, 06:17 PM

Here you go. Use your stock horn contact. It works better than the late models.
Pull the pin out.

**PICKMUP** · 03-06-2004, 06:18 PM

Cut a "J" shaped groove using Dremel or drill.

**PICKMUP** · 03-06-2004, 06:19 PM

The late model wire has a raised tip.

**PICKMUP** · 03-06-2004, 06:23 PM

The tip threads right into the "J" groove, like the late models. It is spring loaded, so that makes contact with your stock piece...and the other end of the wire has a spade that plugs into the late model horn button. No pics of that end. It is too simple to show.
WahLah! You're welcome! That will be $100, please

Longhorn Man · 03-07-2004, 02:43 AM

That's pretty much how I did mine, but instead of cutting the J in the slip ring, i just shaved the nipples off the sring loaded contact piece and shoved it into the tube on the slip ring. It stays in there no problem and works great.

71swb4x4 · 03-07-2004, 02:46 AM

Longhorn man, is there a way to add the J-groove idea to your FAQ post?

I am not saying your idea isn't good enough, but it is nice to have the different ideas all in the same post for reference.

Can you just cut and paste PICKMUP's reply to it?

Shawn

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 03-07-2004, 02:58 AM

Instead of cutting a "J" groove, Just use a female Bullet connector and slide it over the contact!!! Simple it doesn't take five min. to do. Also if you have a van tilt column you will have to file the aluminum inside the wheel to get it to go down on the shaft all the way.

Longhorn Man · 10-11-2004, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BLACK AND BLUE 67-72

...if you have a van tilt column you will have to file the aluminum inside the wheel to get it to go down on the shaft all the way.

Interesting, both my trucks have van tilts, and steering wheels like in the photo above, never had to file anything down...same when i installed one on a stock non tilt truck column, a simple bolt on.

danho · 03-07-2004, 12:38 PM

You guys never cease to amaze me, the good info just keeps on comin.
Dan.

Jimbotronics · 10-11-2004, 10:13 PM

I'm in the same predictament fellas - I installed the same steering wheel. With the stock slip ring installed I can get the steering wheel seated far enough down to get the bolt started. Any ideas? I also need that little wire if anyone happens to have an extra. Thanks, Jim.

71swb4x4 · 10-11-2004, 10:24 PM

Andy, you are replying to his post 7 months later

Longhorn Man · 10-11-2004, 10:28 PM

JIM STARTED IT!!!!!

Jimbotronics · 10-11-2004, 10:29 PM

Is it possible that installation could be different pending on what the wheel came out of (i.e astro van, c1500, or S10). I have no idea what this one came out of. I'll take it back off tomorrow and give it a second look.

Jimbotronics · 10-11-2004, 10:31 PM

LOL - hey, I used the search trying to find more info - love that search tool!

Longhorn Man · 10-11-2004, 10:38 PM

lol!
Actually, i think they are all the same in the hub and the wheel's frame. I think only the outer vinal skin is all that differs.
I can't see GM making one that is so clost to the other yet need a whole different assembly. Same on the columns too...they use the same part number in every aplication they can get away with.

Jimbotronics · 10-11-2004, 10:46 PM

lol - I would think so, hopefully I just wasn't getting it seated correctly.

A one bud-light job has turned into a six pack!

Smokin72on20s · 10-11-2004, 11:19 PM

whats up with those steering wheels, everyone has one, and they are soo ugly, why does everyone buy one!??

68w/sbc406 · 10-12-2004, 12:02 AM

because not everyone has the same opinion and they think they look good. i think the grant ones are ugly but alot of people like them. its just their 'bag'

03-05-2004, 01:32 PM	#1
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	Steering Wheel Are these wheels a total direct bolt on, or do you need adapters for anything like the horn, etc.? Thanks, Dan. Attached Images

03-05-2004, 02:01 PM	#2
griesel72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Howard, Kansas USA Posts: 1,997	They bolt right on, but i didn't have the horn mech, so i had to do a little modification __________________ 1969 K10 Custom 10 1997 Z71 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI 2006 King Ranch 1980 Wife

03-06-2004, 03:28 PM	#7
67shortie Green club Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central CA Posts: 1,059	I have one of those wheels in mine, a direct bolt in. I don't have the horn hooked up yet though __________________ 71 short/fleet ECE 4/6 drop, LQ4/700r4/3.42 gears 70 SS396 Chevelle 427/200-4R/3.73posi 61 Lincoln Continental, black on black Son you are going to drive me to drinkin if you don't stop drivin that hot rod lincoln

03-06-2004, 06:17 PM	#8
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	Horn hook up Here you go. Use your stock horn contact. It works better than the late models. Pull the pin out. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

03-06-2004, 06:18 PM	#9
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	Cut a "J" shaped groove using Dremel or drill. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

03-05-2004, 03:16 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I have a thraed in the FAQ showing how I have done it on all of my trucks.

03-05-2004, 03:16 PM	#4
flip66 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Garland TX Dallas area Posts: 658	If I rember right the horn contact is diffrent but you should be able to get the right one at any auto parts store in the help Items. I know Auto zone has them.

03-06-2004, 02:46 AM	#5
1972C10 Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	You just need to run a wire from your turn signal cancelling cam to the horn button . No big deal i soldered a wire to my horn contact not for a wheel like that but i have had one of them on a truck in the past just too big for me so i got a grant GT . If you take the stock turn signal cancelling cam out you can jab a wire into the area where the original contact is then get it to come out the back side wich is away from the acutaly contact area and solder it to a little brass tab .. Kinda hard to explain If i have an extra one around ill snap a pic of it.

03-06-2004, 05:29 AM	#6
Cruiser71 AKA Phillip Johnson, AKA BANNED Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 193	Is that out of an Astro van? Nice looking wheel.

03-06-2004, 06:19 PM	#10
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	The late model wire has a raised tip. Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170

03-06-2004, 06:23 PM	#11
PICKMUP "Trucks with Class" Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: OLYMPIA, WA, USA Posts: 8,126	The tip threads right into the "J" groove, like the late models. It is spring loaded, so that makes contact with your stock piece...and the other end of the wire has a spade that plugs into the late model horn button. No pics of that end. It is too simple to show. WahLah! You're welcome! That will be $100, please Attached Images __________________ Email: frankeham@comcast.net Phone: 360-956-7170 Last edited by PICKMUP; 03-06-2004 at 06:25 PM.

03-07-2004, 02:43 AM	#12
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	That's pretty much how I did mine, but instead of cutting the J in the slip ring, i just shaved the nipples off the sring loaded contact piece and shoved it into the tube on the slip ring. It stays in there no problem and works great.

03-07-2004, 02:46 AM	#13
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Longhorn man, is there a way to add the J-groove idea to your FAQ post? I am not saying your idea isn't good enough, but it is nice to have the different ideas all in the same post for reference. Can you just cut and paste PICKMUP's reply to it? Shawn __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

03-07-2004, 02:58 AM	#14
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Instead of cutting a "J" groove, Just use a female Bullet connector and slide it over the contact!!! Simple it doesn't take five min. to do. Also if you have a van tilt column you will have to file the aluminum inside the wheel to get it to go down on the shaft all the way. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

03-07-2004, 12:38 PM	#16
danho Pesemistic Optimist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Prineville, Oregon Posts: 227	You guys never cease to amaze me, the good info just keeps on comin. Dan. __________________ 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper- 4" lift & 35's, built TH350 and 355. Daily driver resto in progress. 1999 Yukon Denali- Wife's ride, hands off.



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10-11-2004, 10:13 PM	#17
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	I'm in the same predictament fellas - I installed the same steering wheel. With the stock slip ring installed I can get the steering wheel seated far enough down to get the bolt started. Any ideas? I also need that little wire if anyone happens to have an extra. Thanks, Jim. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

10-11-2004, 10:24 PM	#18
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Andy, you are replying to his post 7 months later __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

10-11-2004, 10:28 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	*JIM STARTED IT!!!!!*

10-11-2004, 10:29 PM	#20
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Is it possible that installation could be different pending on what the wheel came out of (i.e astro van, c1500, or S10). I have no idea what this one came out of. I'll take it back off tomorrow and give it a second look. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

10-11-2004, 10:31 PM	#21
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	LOL - hey, I used the search trying to find more info - love that search tool! __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

10-11-2004, 10:38 PM	#22
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	lol! Actually, i think they are all the same in the hub and the wheel's frame. I think only the outer vinal skin is all that differs. I can't see GM making one that is so clost to the other yet need a whole different assembly. Same on the columns too...they use the same part number in every aplication they can get away with.

10-11-2004, 10:46 PM	#23
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	lol - I would think so, hopefully I just wasn't getting it seated correctly. A one bud-light job has turned into a six pack! __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

10-11-2004, 11:19 PM	#24
Smokin72on20s Ebay Junky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CO Posts: 893	whats up with those steering wheels, everyone has one, and they are soo ugly, why does everyone buy one!?? __________________ 1972 CHEVY C-10 SWB 2WD - Possible Typhoon 4.3 turbo drivetrain.. 1983 Chevy c10 swb 2wd - possible 350tbi supercharged...

10-12-2004, 12:02 AM	#25
68w/sbc406 Got Light Emitting Diode? Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 2,485	because not everyone has the same opinion and they think they look good. i think the grant ones are ugly but alot of people like them. its just their 'bag' __________________ 1968 1/2 ton 2wd lwb 6 lug disc and bags up front. Next c notch and rear bags '02 Chevy Silverado LT ext cab short bed 2WD 5/7 drop on 22's(the family car) 1993 Cherokee work ride/weekend wheeler

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