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is this a period correct steering wheel?
I found this old wheel in a trunk of a 64 buick at the local junk yard. I paid $8 for it. I know I will need a mounting kit. Original steering wheel has some cracks. Is this a period correct wheel for a 69 c10? Does anyone running same type of wheel?
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Re: is this a period correct steering wheel?
My '67 Firebird had one like it, that had chrome spokes on it, when I got it in '78. So,I'm definately of the opinion that it is period-correct. Get a Grant adapter and you'll be good-to-go.
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Re: is this a period correct steering wheel?
Looks like a aftermarket steering wheel maybe a Grant steering wheel.
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Re: is this a period correct steering wheel?
I'd say it's about right, I can remember wheels like that from that era. In fact, I'm still using a similar design in my '72. Bought it from Dick Cepek waaaay back -- mine has black foam instead of wood, and chrome spokes that starting getting cruddy so I painted 'em black hammered. IMO, it's a much better size and more comfortable than stock.
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Re: is this a period correct steering wheel?
I got one like it, not sure if I am going to use it in this truc or stay with the 88-94 models truck wheel.
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Re: is this a period correct steering wheel?
If you plan on selling your original wheel, I might be interested. I need a blue one, and you are somewhat local to me. Thanks!
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Re: is this a period correct steering wheel?
I never heard of Grant back then.It was Superior and a couple other companies.That is a period piece.I have one,too.It`s just about the same,if not the same.
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Re: is this a period correct steering wheel?
it's a Superior wheel. I looked at summit and they have an installation kit for it. How do you mount a horn button on this wheel?
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Re: is this a period correct steering wheel?
I had a Grant one just like it in 72. Real nice wheel. You will need the horn kit also. It's a chrome center cap that clips down over the horn contact plate.
I also had the chrome spoke wheel with the thick black foam rim in my dune buggy in 69. They were both good wheels.
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Re: is this a period correct steering wheel?
The kit comes with instructions. IIRC, there is a ring for the horn button to snap onto, a coil spring to keep it off the steering wheel until you press it, and a plastic ring with a small wire spring circling it... not sure, but I think that's about it. The stock horn wire goes through the fourth hole in the steering wheel and snaps onto the end of the wire spring.
Edit: It mounts with three bolts. You'll also need the correct bolts and a mounting base. And a steering wheel puller... ![]()
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