Cutdown / resized steering wheel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

JOJABOY · 08-13-2013, 02:11 PM

Wondering what everyone's thoughts are. What would you pay to have a 14 1/2" 1968 steering wheel and horn button. This guy has a buy it now for $350. I think it's cool and definitely something I would want. But seems a little steep in price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/330949529478...S:1123&vxp=mtr

**leddzepp** · 08-13-2013, 02:19 PM

It's a LOT of work cutting one down...I am not surprised at the price.
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JOJABOY · 08-13-2013, 02:28 PM

Would you pay it? I'm running a 1990 S-10 wheel now. I don't want a large wheel due to being 6'-5" and personal fitment.....but I do like the 68 stock look.
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**leddzepp** · 08-13-2013, 03:11 PM

I personally would not pay it, lol. But I can see the reason for the cost, and I am sure there are people who would buy one.
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JOJABOY · 08-13-2013, 03:50 PM

I have seriously considered building a jig and breaking out the welder and doing it myself. I really like that look. Just not sure about the pesos. I assume it is quality work. And i suppose a quality steering wheel is going to cost $250+ anyways.....hmmmm

STOCKISH · 08-13-2013, 03:57 PM

72K5ZL1 on here had one done. Guarantee it was more than that. I like the look as well but wouldnt pay that unless I knew the quality of work firsthand.

nobolt · 08-13-2013, 06:25 PM

look in the FAQ's....you can do your own wheel, if you can tack weld.
I would post a link but when I do a search I get a blank screen.

nobolt · 08-13-2013, 06:46 PM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=233643
there is a better one somewhere too. with the wheel getting a smaller diameter.
i'll be darned if I can find it

swamp rat · 08-13-2013, 07:38 PM

Someone did one here and had some nice pic's on how he did it, personally i'd move to have the original look and a little smaller diameter.

nobolt · 08-19-2013, 08:26 PM

I FINALLY FOUND IT!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457422

Street Smart · 08-19-2013, 09:28 PM

{"This is a Very nice used Custom Wheel.
Excellent Driver Quality! This wouldn't take a lot to make it show quality. Paint is great condition."}

I would love a resized 67-68 wheel in my truck, but at that price it should be show quality.

leftybass209 · 08-19-2013, 09:44 PM

A 67 Chevelle wheel, or 67-68 Camaro wheel is very similar to the 67-68 C10 wheel. There's an article in custom classic trucks magazine outlining how to reduce the diameter of the 67-68 wheel. Good article, but the end product looks funny.
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RocketKing · 08-19-2013, 10:17 PM

My wheel came out to 14 1/2

Theboatandcarman · 08-11-2017, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketKing

My wheel came out to 14 1/2

If you're still around here, I'd like to know what you used as fuller for it? That's about the perfect size I want to be with mine

RocketKing · 08-16-2017, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Theboatandcarman

If you're still around here, I'd like to know what you used as fuller for it? That's about the perfect size I want to be with mine

That's a good question...I have trouble remembering yesterday let alone 4 years ago. lol

I actually did a 49 steering wheel last year so I do remember what I used, it was two part epoxy called A&B epoxy. One is black and one is white, you mix'em together a start packing. lots of fun

**special-K** · 08-12-2017, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JOJABOY

Wondering what everyone's thoughts are. What would you pay to have a 14 1/2" 1968 steering wheel and horn button. This guy has a buy it now for $350. I think it's cool and definitely something I would want. But seems a little steep in price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/330949529478...S:1123&vxp=mtr

I think that is reasonable for a custom piece. How much would you want to charge to do all that? This isn't call Summit and order one, this is true custom work in steel, plastic, and paint. The Taiwan repros cost $200. I'm just glad I'm happy with the stock size.

JMC1965 · 11-15-2017, 05:03 PM

creativity and ingenuity of the people on this board is really amazing....my to-do list gets longer the more I read.

Need to stop reading and just "do it" for a few things now

dan42 · 12-25-2017, 01:58 AM

Has anyone ever thought of buying a 14" wheel and cutting the rim off, and fitting an original wheel spoke and hub in the middle? it seems like that might be easier than re-cutting/bending the original rim. Just a thought.

OL SKOOL · 12-25-2017, 04:42 AM

This was an early nova steering wheel i bought for $70 at a garage sale. 16 inch and it looks like the 65/66 wheels.Repainted it and added the gmc cap $35 paint $15.Sorry about the clarity of the pics not much of a photographer.I have about 4 hours in this wheel minor cracks repaired and painted.If you have time cut it yourself save some money. If not pay the man lot of work.

Andy4639 · 12-25-2017, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by OL SKOOL

This was an early nova steering wheel i bought for $70 at a garage sale. 16 inch and it looks like the 65/66 wheels.Repainted it and added the gmc cap $35 paint $15.Sorry about the clarity of the pics not much of a photographer.I have about 4 hours in this wheel minor cracks repaired and painted.If you have time cut it yourself save some money. If not pay the man lot of work.

Fine job sir!

08-13-2013, 02:11 PM	#1
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Cutdown / resized steering wheel Wondering what everyone's thoughts are. What would you pay to have a 14 1/2" 1968 steering wheel and horn button. This guy has a buy it now for $350. I think it's cool and definitely something I would want. But seems a little steep in price. http://www.ebay.com/itm/330949529478...S:1123&vxp=mtr

08-13-2013, 02:19 PM	#2
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,020	Re: Cutdown / resized steering wheel It's a LOT of work cutting one down...I am not surprised at the price. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-13-2013, 02:28 PM	#3
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Cutdown / resized steering wheel Would you pay it? I'm running a 1990 S-10 wheel now. I don't want a large wheel due to being 6'-5" and personal fitment.....but I do like the 68 stock look. Posted via Mobile Device

08-13-2013, 03:11 PM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,020	Re: Cutdown / resized steering wheel I personally would not pay it, lol. But I can see the reason for the cost, and I am sure there are people who would buy one. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-13-2013, 03:50 PM	#5
JOJABOY Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Factory Posts: 681	Re: Cutdown / resized steering wheel I have seriously considered building a jig and breaking out the welder and doing it myself. I really like that look. Just not sure about the pesos. I assume it is quality work. And i suppose a quality steering wheel is going to cost $250+ anyways.....hmmmm

08-13-2013, 03:57 PM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Cutdown / resized steering wheel 72K5ZL1 on here had one done. Guarantee it was more than that. I like the look as well but wouldnt pay that unless I knew the quality of work firsthand. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

08-13-2013, 06:25 PM	#7
nobolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Algonac, MI 48001 Posts: 1,848	Re: Cutdown / resized steering wheel look in the FAQ's....you can do your own wheel, if you can tack weld. I would post a link but when I do a search I get a blank screen. __________________ Dave "... government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. Thomas Paine "It wasn't a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover." Donald Draper (Mad Men)

08-13-2013, 06:46 PM	#8
nobolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Algonac, MI 48001 Posts: 1,848	Re: Cutdown / resized steering wheel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=233643 there is a better one somewhere too. with the wheel getting a smaller diameter. i'll be darned if I can find it __________________ Dave "... government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. Thomas Paine "It wasn't a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover." Donald Draper (Mad Men)

08-13-2013, 07:38 PM	#9
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Cutdown / resized steering wheel Someone did one here and had some nice pic's on how he did it, personally i'd move to have the original look and a little smaller diameter. __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

08-19-2013, 08:26 PM	#10
nobolt Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Algonac, MI 48001 Posts: 1,848	Re: Cutdown / resized steering wheel I FINALLY FOUND IT! http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=457422 __________________ Dave "... government even in its best state is but a necessary evil. Thomas Paine "It wasn't a lie, it was ineptitude with insufficient cover." Donald Draper (Mad Men)

08-19-2013, 09:28 PM	#11
Street Smart Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Brooklyn N.Y. Posts: 819	Re: Cutdown / resized steering wheel {"This is a Very nice used Custom Wheel. Excellent Driver Quality! This wouldn't take a lot to make it show quality. Paint is great condition."} I would love a resized 67-68 wheel in my truck, but at that price it should be show quality. __________________ 1967 GMC Suburban, Supercharged 6.2 LS with a 6l80e , my 11 second tow vehicle! pic in my profile 1987 GMC CrewCab Dually 6.0 LS/6L90e, new tow pig. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...=74049&cat=500

08-19-2013, 09:44 PM	#12
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: Cutdown / resized steering wheel A 67 Chevelle wheel, or 67-68 Camaro wheel is very similar to the 67-68 C10 wheel. There's an article in custom classic trucks magazine outlining how to reduce the diameter of the 67-68 wheel. Good article, but the end product looks funny. Posted via Mobile Device

08-19-2013, 10:17 PM	#13
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: Cutdown / resized steering wheel My wheel came out to 14 1/2 Attached Images __________________ Rex

11-15-2017, 05:03 PM	#17
JMC1965 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 119	Re: Cutdown / resized steering wheel creativity and ingenuity of the people on this board is really amazing....my to-do list gets longer the more I read. Need to stop reading and just "do it" for a few things now __________________ JMC1965 1967 C20 LWB 350 (ATK-HP32) / FiTech EFI 4L60e / 4 wheel disc brakes 20" American Racing VN327 & 245/50/20 Michelin

12-25-2017, 01:58 AM	#18
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Cutdown / resized steering wheel Has anyone ever thought of buying a 14" wheel and cutting the rim off, and fitting an original wheel spoke and hub in the middle? it seems like that might be easier than re-cutting/bending the original rim. Just a thought. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7



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12-25-2017, 04:42 AM	#19
OL SKOOL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: rochelle il. Posts: 355	Re: Cutdown / resized steering wheel This was an early nova steering wheel i bought for $70 at a garage sale. 16 inch and it looks like the 65/66 wheels.Repainted it and added the gmc cap $35 paint $15.Sorry about the clarity of the pics not much of a photographer.I have about 4 hours in this wheel minor cracks repaired and painted.If you have time cut it yourself save some money. If not pay the man lot of work. Attached Images Last edited by OL SKOOL; 12-25-2017 at 05:08 AM. Reason: wrong info

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