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HeavyD · 01-12-2005, 07:55 PM

For anyone considering a 3 spoke wheel like in the pic below, I discovered Early Classic sells a complete 3 spoke wheel kit with black grip, horn contacts, horn cap, and mounting hub for $225.00 (price updated). This wheel is different from the Grant 969 model. Grant is deeper dish and the spoke "slices" extend farther into the grip.

Pic.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-12-2005, 08:07 PM

LINDA LOOKS LIKE MINE, MINE IS A CORVETTE REPLACEMENT FROM YEAR ONE

muddpile · 01-13-2005, 01:28 AM

That's a sharp looking wheel! That's the style I'd like for my old 72. Are the spokes chrome or aluminum or what? Also, what is the diameter and the dish in relation to the stock wheel at 17"? And my last question, what is the black rim made out of? I know the Grant ones are foam, but this one looks more like a plastic or something a bit more durable.

powell72 · 01-13-2005, 01:31 AM

Early Classic told me that wheel had a 4 1/2 inch dish, but it doesn't look like it in the picture.

HeavyD · 01-13-2005, 04:49 AM

Spokes are brushed aluminum. This wheel and the Grant 969 look very similar but are not the same. The ECE is shallower and has different spoke design. ECE told me this is the wheel they used on their resto of a 72 Cheyenne "This Old Truck" on their website.

The Grant 969 wheel is 15" in diameter with a 4-1/8" dish:

The ECE wheel looks to have less dish and is 15 1/2 inches I think:

HeavyD · 01-13-2005, 04:55 AM

I am guessing the grip is made of plastic. I am sure it will outlast the Grant, but it is also a bit more expensive. Muddpile, whatever you do don't buy this wheel from RPM. I hate slamming them but they want $399 just for the wheel while ECE wants $150. Even with exchange RPM wants double. Making a living is one thing, but that is just

**special-K** · 01-13-2005, 07:57 AM

That`s the wheel(GM) I`ve been running in my CheyenneSuper.Some Vettes had a mahoghany version.Can`t touch them w/o a SWISS BANK ACCOUNT!!!That`s what I wanted back in`91 when I bought my wheel.Shoulda bought one.I coulda had one for $175 then.I paid $50 for the black.

70 shorty · 01-13-2005, 01:50 PM

Actually, you can't get much of anything for a Vette without a Swiss bank account it seems like.

muddpile · 01-13-2005, 05:46 PM

Don't worry HeavyD, I refuse to deal with RPM. Ever since they quoted me a price of $2000 for new leather for the seats of my vette I've never went back. So it is $225 for everything I need to install the wheel? And that's in US funds correct? I've also been looking into a couple different Grant ones with leather wrapped grips in a 14" diameter or so. I think 15" would look a little better in the big dash of my old truck.

HeavyD · 01-13-2005, 08:23 PM

Ya, $225 comes with all you need to get it on and functioning. It will come with a hub that is slightly larger in diameter than the column, but if that doesn't bother you than you are good to go. I am going to try a 67-68 camaro hub because it is supposed to be the same size as our truck column. If you are wondering what I mean by a little larger, check this pic out of their truck using their hub kit:

**special-K** · 01-13-2005, 10:04 PM

Are they available in color?That one doesn`t look black.

**lolife99** · 01-13-2005, 10:28 PM

No. Just black. You can find old 70's Buick wheels like that in colors. I've seen red, tan, and light blue. I've also seen them painted to match. But I don't think they hold up too good.

72dually · 01-14-2005, 01:07 AM

Not trying to be a stick in the mud, but the repro wheels look nice, but have harder plastic rim, there's no comparison to the original cushion grip wheel, and the repro wheels are half the weight of the originals, there just not comfy on the hands
I can get you an excellent original wheel in most colors w/hub, horn button and cap for $150
And dyeing them does'nt last long, plus it looks cheesy

72dually · 01-14-2005, 01:48 AM

BTW HeavyD, your absolutely right about the early camaro hub, perfect match

Lobo'74 · 01-15-2005, 03:54 PM

72dually, tell us more about the original comfort grips you can get for $150.

Lobo'74 · 01-15-2005, 03:55 PM

HeavyD, GREAT console in the picture. What console and seats do you have? Very, very nice.

72dually · 01-15-2005, 07:03 PM

Any color $150 complete, except green

Lobo'74 · 01-15-2005, 07:40 PM

What are the color choices? For me it will be black or a variation of aqua or turquoise. Everything on Truck is turquoise, black, or white. I'll bet that means black as I don't recall ever seeing ANY aqua/turquoise comfort grips back then.

These are used late '60's/early '70's comfort grips? Hows the wear on them?

Gotta admit you've peaked my interest.

HeavyD · 01-15-2005, 09:17 PM

Lolife99 kindly informed me of the hub differences. The chevelle with the wheel isn't mine..I grabbed a pic off the web to show what the dish looked like. It was at a dealership or something. The truck interior shot came off the ECE website. Nice truck that is. I wondered if the new repro wheels would be the close to the original ones. At least they seem to be better than the Grant 969 wheel..heard a few complaints about that unit.

HeavyD · 01-15-2005, 09:44 PM

Wondered about that too..this is good info.

**Already Gone** · 01-15-2005, 10:24 PM

I am thinking of putting a Le Carra or Budnik steering wheel on my truck .Has anyone put on on their truck and if so where would you recommend buying one from (I'm looking for cheapest) and how do they work, feel etc?

HeavyD · 01-15-2005, 11:05 PM

LeCarra wheels are available from many speed shops, and from what I have read the quality is much better than Grant's stuff.

**lolife99** · 01-15-2005, 11:44 PM

HeavyD,... My Blazer is outside, in the cold, under a car cover,... so I went and looked at my '67 Camaro's repop steering wheel. It has the "metal band" around the edge just like the originals do. I couldn't remember,... so I had to go look.

**StingRay** · 01-19-2005, 01:12 AM

72 Dualy has a good price. Just the horn contact new from GM is 40 bucks Canadian dealer price.

72dually · 01-19-2005, 01:17 AM

My wheels are used, but excellent, w/good grain, I dont buy em if the grain is smoothed out

01-12-2005, 07:55 PM	#1
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Found good price for 3 spoke wheel.. For anyone considering a 3 spoke wheel like in the pic below, I discovered Early Classic sells a complete 3 spoke wheel kit with black grip, horn contacts, horn cap, and mounting hub for $225.00 (price updated). This wheel is different from the Grant 969 model. Grant is deeper dish and the spoke "slices" extend farther into the grip. Pic. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man" Last edited by HeavyD; 01-12-2005 at 08:47 PM.

01-12-2005, 08:07 PM	#2
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	LINDA LOOKS LIKE MINE, MINE IS A CORVETTE REPLACEMENT FROM YEAR ONE __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-13-2005, 01:28 AM	#3
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	That's a sharp looking wheel! That's the style I'd like for my old 72. Are the spokes chrome or aluminum or what? Also, what is the diameter and the dish in relation to the stock wheel at 17"? And my last question, what is the black rim made out of? I know the Grant ones are foam, but this one looks more like a plastic or something a bit more durable. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

01-13-2005, 04:49 AM	#5
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Spokes are brushed aluminum. This wheel and the Grant 969 look very similar but are not the same. The ECE is shallower and has different spoke design. ECE told me this is the wheel they used on their resto of a 72 Cheyenne "This Old Truck" on their website. The Grant 969 wheel is 15" in diameter with a 4-1/8" dish: The ECE wheel looks to have less dish and is 15 1/2 inches I think: __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

01-13-2005, 04:55 AM	#6
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	I am guessing the grip is made of plastic. I am sure it will outlast the Grant, but it is also a bit more expensive. Muddpile, whatever you do don't buy this wheel from RPM. I hate slamming them but they want $399 just for the wheel while ECE wants $150. Even with exchange RPM wants double. Making a living is one thing, but that is just __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

01-13-2005, 01:31 AM	#4
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Early Classic told me that wheel had a 4 1/2 inch dish, but it doesn't look like it in the picture.

01-13-2005, 07:57 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	That`s the wheel(GM) I`ve been running in my CheyenneSuper.Some Vettes had a mahoghany version.Can`t touch them w/o a SWISS BANK ACCOUNT!!!That`s what I wanted back in`91 when I bought my wheel.Shoulda bought one.I coulda had one for $175 then.I paid $50 for the black. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-13-2005, 01:50 PM	#8
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Actually, you can't get much of anything for a Vette without a Swiss bank account it seems like. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

01-13-2005, 05:46 PM	#9
muddpile Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,371	Don't worry HeavyD, I refuse to deal with RPM. Ever since they quoted me a price of $2000 for new leather for the seats of my vette I've never went back. So it is $225 for everything I need to install the wheel? And that's in US funds correct? I've also been looking into a couple different Grant ones with leather wrapped grips in a 14" diameter or so. I think 15" would look a little better in the big dash of my old truck. __________________ 1964 Chevy Short Fleet: Tornado 1972 Chevy C10: Fast Orange Secondaries Wide Open

01-13-2005, 08:23 PM	#10
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Ya, $225 comes with all you need to get it on and functioning. It will come with a hub that is slightly larger in diameter than the column, but if that doesn't bother you than you are good to go. I am going to try a 67-68 camaro hub because it is supposed to be the same size as our truck column. If you are wondering what I mean by a little larger, check this pic out of their truck using their hub kit: __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

01-13-2005, 10:04 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,858	Are they available in color?That one doesn`t look black. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-13-2005, 10:28 PM	#12
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,703	No. Just black. You can find old 70's Buick wheels like that in colors. I've seen red, tan, and light blue. I've also seen them painted to match. But I don't think they hold up too good. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-14-2005, 01:07 AM	#13
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	Not trying to be a stick in the mud, but the repro wheels look nice, but have harder plastic rim, there's no comparison to the original cushion grip wheel, and the repro wheels are half the weight of the originals, there just not comfy on the hands I can get you an excellent original wheel in most colors w/hub, horn button and cap for $150 And dyeing them does'nt last long, plus it looks cheesy Last edited by 72dually; 01-14-2005 at 01:09 AM.

01-14-2005, 01:48 AM	#14
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	BTW HeavyD, your absolutely right about the early camaro hub, perfect match

01-15-2005, 03:54 PM	#15
Lobo'74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 404	72dually, tell us more about the original comfort grips you can get for $150. __________________ "Truck" '67 small window '79 350 .030 over, LT1 "clone"



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01-15-2005, 03:55 PM	#16
Lobo'74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 404	HeavyD, GREAT console in the picture. What console and seats do you have? Very, very nice. __________________ "Truck" '67 small window '79 350 .030 over, LT1 "clone"

01-15-2005, 07:03 PM	#17
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	Any color $150 complete, except green

01-15-2005, 07:40 PM	#18
Lobo'74 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 404	What are the color choices? For me it will be black or a variation of aqua or turquoise. Everything on Truck is turquoise, black, or white. I'll bet that means black as I don't recall ever seeing ANY aqua/turquoise comfort grips back then. These are used late '60's/early '70's comfort grips? Hows the wear on them? Gotta admit you've peaked my interest. __________________ "Truck" '67 small window '79 350 .030 over, LT1 "clone"

01-15-2005, 09:17 PM	#19
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Lolife99 kindly informed me of the hub differences. The chevelle with the wheel isn't mine..I grabbed a pic off the web to show what the dish looked like. It was at a dealership or something. The truck interior shot came off the ECE website. Nice truck that is. I wondered if the new repro wheels would be the close to the original ones. At least they seem to be better than the Grant 969 wheel..heard a few complaints about that unit. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man" Last edited by HeavyD; 01-15-2005 at 09:20 PM.

01-15-2005, 09:44 PM	#20
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Wondered about that too..this is good info. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

01-15-2005, 10:24 PM	#21
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,130	Speaking of Steering Wheels!! I am thinking of putting a Le Carra or Budnik steering wheel on my truck .Has anyone put on on their truck and if so where would you recommend buying one from (I'm looking for cheapest) and how do they work, feel etc? __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

01-15-2005, 11:05 PM	#22
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	LeCarra wheels are available from many speed shops, and from what I have read the quality is much better than Grant's stuff. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

01-15-2005, 11:44 PM	#23
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,703	HeavyD,... My Blazer is outside, in the cold, under a car cover,... so I went and looked at my '67 Camaro's repop steering wheel. It has the "metal band" around the edge just like the originals do. I couldn't remember,... so I had to go look. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-19-2005, 01:12 AM	#24
StingRay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Saskatoon,SK,Canada Posts: 2,476	72 Dualy has a good price. Just the horn contact new from GM is 40 bucks Canadian dealer price. __________________ Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada

01-19-2005, 01:17 AM	#25
72dually Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Arizona Posts: 687	My wheels are used, but excellent, w/good grain, I dont buy em if the grain is smoothed out

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