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Piece of Work · 02-03-2007, 07:56 PM

2 days of proud ownership! I desperately need a new steering wheel. I would like something under 15 inches with little or no dish and as inexpensive as possible. Any ideas where that could be purchased?

68 longbed · 02-03-2007, 08:08 PM

check your local salvage yards for any gmCAR TO FIND SOMETHING YOU LIKE.i HAVE A72 CAMERO IN MINE REAL SPORTY LOOKING AND 14 1/2 DIA.

brak · 02-03-2007, 08:11 PM

Do you have power steering?

if so, you could go down to a 13 1/2 steering wheel. I run grant Formula 1 steering wheels in most of my vehicles that size and love them.

check your local auto parts stores, you can find wheels anywhere from $30 - 100.

make sure you buy the adapter kit specific for your vehicle, it will make life a million times easier, not to mention most wheels require it, especially those with little to no dish.

Good luck

--EDIT--
I did a quick search on summit's site, and came up with 358 wheels. and there are alot in the $20-50 range. If you choose a grant wheel, the intstallation kit is p/n GRT-3163 costing $16.95

Piece of Work · 02-03-2007, 09:17 PM

Thanks for the info. I can't believe I didn't check at Summit. I used to live within 15 miles of the Tallmedge,OH store and bought many parts from them during my misspent youth!

ThatOneBlue67 · 02-03-2007, 10:21 PM

WEll if you're buying parts for your vehicle and working on it, I wouldn't exactly call that misspent. That's what I do!

Piece of Work · 02-03-2007, 10:33 PM

Buying parts and working on cars wasn't the misspent part.

bouncytruck · 02-04-2007, 01:08 AM

I have something kind of like this:

The Grant website says that it is $188. The wood grip wheels look great with our rigs in my opinion.

Don't forget you'll need an installation kit for most aftermarket steering wheels. They run between $30-$50.

71Shortbed · 02-04-2007, 09:25 AM

Since we are talking steering wheels here, and I need a new one also, does anyone know if the hub from a 68 Nova 3 spoke cushion grip wheel will fit our trucks? I have a '71.

**special-K** · 02-04-2007, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71Shortbed

Since we are talking steering wheels here, and I need a new one also, does anyone know if the hub from a 68 Nova 3 spoke cushion grip wheel will fit our trucks? I have a '71.

Yes,I have a Chevelle one in my CheyenneSuper.

RANDY COX · 02-04-2007, 10:41 AM

Special-K where have you been.Youv'e been missed

piecesparts · 02-04-2007, 10:42 AM

Look at YOGI's website www.yogisinc.com. They sell a great Lacarra brand billet aluminum steering wheel and the mounting hardware is so much easier than the Grant stuff. I have gotten rid of the Gants and moved on to them. Their prices are pretty good for the higher end stuff.

Piece of Work · 02-10-2007, 07:18 PM

Thanks for all the suggestions. I went with a Grant Challenger series 3 spoke design, very inexpensive. The old wheel was difficult to remove, but when it finally broke free, the rest of the installation was easy.

02-03-2007, 07:56 PM	#1
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	I need a new steering wheel 2 days of proud ownership! I desperately need a new steering wheel. I would like something under 15 inches with little or no dish and as inexpensive as possible. Any ideas where that could be purchased? __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

02-03-2007, 08:08 PM	#2
68 longbed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Elberta,Ala Posts: 77	Re: I need a new steering wheel check your local salvage yards for any gmCAR TO FIND SOMETHING YOU LIKE.i HAVE A72 CAMERO IN MINE REAL SPORTY LOOKING AND 14 1/2 DIA.

02-03-2007, 08:11 PM	#3
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: I need a new steering wheel Do you have power steering? if so, you could go down to a 13 1/2 steering wheel. I run grant Formula 1 steering wheels in most of my vehicles that size and love them. check your local auto parts stores, you can find wheels anywhere from $30 - 100. make sure you buy the adapter kit specific for your vehicle, it will make life a million times easier, not to mention most wheels require it, especially those with little to no dish. Good luck --EDIT-- I did a quick search on summit's site, and came up with 358 wheels. and there are alot in the $20-50 range. If you choose a grant wheel, the intstallation kit is p/n GRT-3163 costing $16.95 __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill Last edited by brak; 02-03-2007 at 08:20 PM.

02-03-2007, 09:17 PM	#4
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: I need a new steering wheel Thanks for the info. I can't believe I didn't check at Summit. I used to live within 15 miles of the Tallmedge,OH store and bought many parts from them during my misspent youth! __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

02-03-2007, 10:21 PM	#5
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: I need a new steering wheel WEll if you're buying parts for your vehicle and working on it, I wouldn't exactly call that misspent. That's what I do! __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968.

02-03-2007, 10:33 PM	#6
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: I need a new steering wheel Buying parts and working on cars wasn't the misspent part. __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

02-04-2007, 01:08 AM	#7
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: I need a new steering wheel I have something kind of like this: The Grant website says that it is $188. The wood grip wheels look great with our rigs in my opinion. Don't forget you'll need an installation kit for most aftermarket steering wheels. They run between $30-$50. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

02-04-2007, 09:25 AM	#8
71Shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Lilburn, GA Posts: 209	Re: I need a new steering wheel Since we are talking steering wheels here, and I need a new one also, does anyone know if the hub from a 68 Nova 3 spoke cushion grip wheel will fit our trucks? I have a '71.

02-04-2007, 10:41 AM	#10
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: I need a new steering wheel Special-K where have you been.Youv'e been missed __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

02-04-2007, 10:42 AM	#11
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: I need a new steering wheel Look at YOGI's website www.yogisinc.com. They sell a great Lacarra brand billet aluminum steering wheel and the mounting hardware is so much easier than the Grant stuff. I have gotten rid of the Gants and moved on to them. Their prices are pretty good for the higher end stuff.

02-10-2007, 07:18 PM	#12
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: I need a new steering wheel Thanks for all the suggestions. I went with a Grant Challenger series 3 spoke design, very inexpensive. The old wheel was difficult to remove, but when it finally broke free, the rest of the installation was easy. __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.



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