which steering wheel do you like the best? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**yote1234** · 01-16-2010, 06:31 PM

im in the middle of a body-off restoration now but, im thinking of changing from the stock black steering wheel to the 3 spoke cousion grip steering wheel. my truck has the parchment trim pkg. just want to know what you guys think?

67slammer · 01-16-2010, 06:40 PM

if you are doing a restoration stick with the stock black wheel

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-16-2010, 06:42 PM

What kind of restoration? stock mild custom or??

**yote1234** · 01-16-2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by FRENCHBLUE72

What kind of restoration? stock mild custom or??

100% factory stock... suspension,colors, ect. should look as if it rolled out of the factory. but i still might change steering wheel?

**leddzepp** · 01-16-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by yote1234

100% factory stock... suspension,colors, ect. should look as if it rolled out of the factory. but i still might change steering wheel?

100% stock? Leave the steering wheel.

hayhauler71 · 01-16-2010, 07:15 PM

OE wheel

FRENCHBLUE72 · 01-16-2010, 07:18 PM

if its gonna be stock id stay with the stock wheel..

StinkyDogCB · 01-16-2010, 07:27 PM

Keep the stock wheel... the heat and sun here in AZ will destroy the cushion quickly.

big_al_71 · 01-16-2010, 07:42 PM

stock....

capev86 · 01-16-2010, 08:06 PM

i think the factory wheel looks awesome. however, my dad put a late 70's/80's style plain black chevy wheel in his 72 burb and my 72 burb came with one, so i won't mess with it. i like the mix of vintages and it is a far more economical mod than a fancy aftermarket wheel. it is a modification without looking like one.

piecesparts · 01-16-2010, 09:53 PM

For aftermarket, I have found that the LeCarra line of steering wheels is the easiest to deal with. I also found that Yogi's is a good priced source for them. http://www.yogisinc.com/

**70cst** · 01-16-2010, 10:01 PM

Looks like the OE wheel is leading...I agree!!

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-16-2010, 10:53 PM

If you build it..... they will come!

67ss&99ss · 01-17-2010, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

If you build it..... they will come!

Amazing. Did you die the grip yourself, or did you purchase it like that? I plan to paint my truck lemans blue, with a white top and have blue interior and that is the exact wheel I want.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-17-2010, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ss&99ss

Amazing. Did you die the grip yourself, or did you purchase it like that? I plan to paint my truck lemans blue, with a white top and have blue interior and that is the exact wheel I want.

I made sure that I found a decent medium blue Steering Wheel, and then I re dyed it. It's going in my truck during it's second restoration. Trevor

Jebb1978 · 01-16-2010, 11:06 PM

I say stock too, if you don't want to keep it, I'll take it though..... lol

**yote1234** · 01-16-2010, 11:23 PM

although the 3-spoke cushion wheel looks kool, i agree with you guys.. stock! is stock! so im keeping the stocker... a BIG thanx to all! coyotedave

**LEEVON** · 01-16-2010, 11:28 PM

phew, that was a close one. Nothing better looking than the stock wheels in my opinion.

**BIG ORANGE** · 01-16-2010, 11:48 PM

I've built alot of truck in the last 15 yrs and if I didnt have a stock wheel to use, I would use the ole mid 70's camaro wheels or the later 80's calviler gt wheels. It's all depends on the type of build yr doing!

**special-K** · 01-17-2010, 10:02 AM

Now that you`ve decided...BOTH! Change it with your mood.They are like wheels and tires.You can run 100% factory wheels,hubcaps,whitewalls,and steering wheel and in an hour turn it into a rest-rod by slapping on rallyes w/wide blackwalls and a sport wheel.

big_al_71 · 01-17-2010, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

If you build it..... they will come!

Trevor I love that steering wheel , I would like to have one just like it but in black...

Here is a 73-up I put in my truck after I took my grant off and sold it to another member in here.

**special-K** · 01-17-2010, 01:59 PM

Al,you should be able to find a black easiest.They are even reproduced.I had one in my Cheyenne Super that I sold.

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-17-2010, 02:14 PM

Black is also the most expensive to buy used. The colored ones don't bring as much as people normally don't have colored interiors. Trevor

**71blksuper4x4** · 01-17-2010, 02:18 PM

I have a original black steering wheel in my truck currently, I just prefer the classic look of the brushed aluminum especially in a Cheyenne or Super. It ties all the aluminum trim together. Trevor

Camaro_nut2001 · 01-17-2010, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

I have a original black steering wheel in my truck currently, I just prefer the classic look of the brushed aluminum especially in a Cheyenne or Super. It ties all the aluminum trim together. Trevor

Nice interior. What color blue is your dash pad?

01-16-2010, 06:31 PM	#1
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,383	which steering wheel do you like the best? im in the middle of a body-off restoration now but, im thinking of changing from the stock black steering wheel to the 3 spoke cousion grip steering wheel. my truck has the parchment trim pkg. just want to know what you guys think? Attached Images __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1951 -3100 5 window short bed 4sp 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

01-16-2010, 06:40 PM	#2
67slammer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: muncy pa Posts: 425	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? if you are doing a restoration stick with the stock black wheel __________________ 67 short bed stepside tach tilt buddy buckets bagged sittin on 20s and 4w disc brakes (not quite finnished)

01-16-2010, 06:42 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? What kind of restoration? stock mild custom or?? __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-16-2010, 07:15 PM	#6
hayhauler71 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. Paul MN. Posts: 1,996	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? OE wheel

01-16-2010, 07:18 PM	#7
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? if its gonna be stock id stay with the stock wheel.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

01-16-2010, 07:27 PM	#8
StinkyDogCB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 9	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? Keep the stock wheel... the heat and sun here in AZ will destroy the cushion quickly.

01-16-2010, 07:42 PM	#9
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? stock.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

01-16-2010, 08:06 PM	#10
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? i think the factory wheel looks awesome. however, my dad put a late 70's/80's style plain black chevy wheel in his 72 burb and my 72 burb came with one, so i won't mess with it. i like the mix of vintages and it is a far more economical mod than a fancy aftermarket wheel. it is a modification without looking like one.

01-16-2010, 09:53 PM	#11
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? For aftermarket, I have found that the LeCarra line of steering wheels is the easiest to deal with. I also found that Yogi's is a good priced source for them. http://www.yogisinc.com/ __________________ Frank

01-16-2010, 10:01 PM	#12
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,374	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? Looks like the OE wheel is leading...I agree!! __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-16-2010, 10:53 PM	#13
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? If you build it..... they will come! __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-16-2010, 11:06 PM	#16
Jebb1978 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 3,713	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? I say stock too, if you don't want to keep it, I'll take it though..... lol __________________ 1959 GMC project

01-16-2010, 11:23 PM	#17
yote1234 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gold Canyon Arizona Posts: 4,383	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? although the 3-spoke cushion wheel looks kool, i agree with you guys.. stock! is stock! so im keeping the stocker... a BIG thanx to all! coyotedave __________________ 1971 K5 CST Blazer 1951 -3100 5 window short bed 4sp 1965 Chevelle Malibu 283 (sadly sold) 1968 Camaro 327 1968 Honda mini-trail z50a #377 1966 uh 1-D Huey

01-16-2010, 11:28 PM	#18
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,888	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? phew, that was a close one. Nothing better looking than the stock wheels in my opinion. __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

01-16-2010, 11:48 PM	#19
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,754	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? I've built alot of truck in the last 15 yrs and if I didnt have a stock wheel to use, I would use the ole mid 70's camaro wheels or the later 80's calviler gt wheels. It's all depends on the type of build yr doing! __________________ Things happen for a reason!



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01-17-2010, 10:02 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? Now that you`ve decided...BOTH! Change it with your mood.They are like wheels and tires.You can run 100% factory wheels,hubcaps,whitewalls,and steering wheel and in an hour turn it into a rest-rod by slapping on rallyes w/wide blackwalls and a sport wheel. __________________ "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 ~

01-17-2010, 01:59 PM	#22
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? Al,you should be able to find a black easiest.They are even reproduced.I had one in my Cheyenne Super that I sold. __________________ "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 ~

01-17-2010, 02:14 PM	#23
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? Black is also the most expensive to buy used. The colored ones don't bring as much as people normally don't have colored interiors. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

01-17-2010, 02:18 PM	#24
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: which steering wheel do you like the best? I have a original black steering wheel in my truck currently, I just prefer the classic look of the brushed aluminum especially in a Cheyenne or Super. It ties all the aluminum trim together. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

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