steering wheel pics

[JOHNORO]

I just ordered my tilt from mel @ classicbowties should get it by the weekend what steering wheel did you go with ? pics would help I also want to know what is involved in putting in the after market or a different steering wheel than the one that it came originally with ?....thanks

[bouncytruck]

I love the classic but luxurious look of the woodgrain wheels like you have on a clean, stock(ish) Blazer. I believe there are some after market look alikes that have a smaller, more drivable diameter than the stock wheel.

[JOHNORO]

thanks for the input I looked at a few on simon's web site
http://1972c5.com/
I was leaning toward somthing like the one he has on his blazer
a simple smaller than stock black one will do ..

[KevsClassics]

I Had ONE From A 94 Silverado. I Liked The Grip, The Size And The Looks.

[jaros44sr]

I can't think of a better pick then the woodgrain or padded '67 corvette replica, seems to fit the era. Mine is from Classic Ind., pic of the woodgrain one looks right on, is that original? If that was in my truck, I wouldn't change anything J.

[Tom Vogel]

You know what Id really like to do? There is a guy who manufactures repops of original classic (like 55-57 chev etc.); however they are smaller in diameter than the old original hoops. The problem is, it costs a bunch of money to do the first one to make the dies to produce them.
I think a stock chev or GMC wheel that has a more modern small diameter would be so cool, but it would take a sizable number of purchasers to make it doable.

[RustyParts]

Originally Posted by KevsClassics

I Had ONE From A 94 Silverado. I Liked The Grip, The Size And The Looks.

I Agree.

[LUV2XCLR8]

"gq"

[OleSenna]

Hey, johnoro, this is off-topic, but where did you get the weatherstripping rubber for your Blazer. Is that just the standard stuff that most or all vendors carry? And is there a kit that includes what look like rubberized caps on the corners of the windshield frame? Nice looking pieces, just like the rest of your ride.

Back on topic, I'm also with the crowd that's wondering why you would want to switch out that nice looking woodie wheel.

[71HUGGER396]

I have the one that is in "GQ" also. I love the look and get alot of compliments on it.

[JOHNORO]

oldsenna ....I got them at "the truck shop" in orange county Ca.http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_054.html
it's a one piece that goes from the top of the windshield and comes all around to the edge 40.00 bucks for both doors worked out good for me
part #69-07307

[OleSenna]

Originally Posted by JOHNORO

oldsenna ....I got them at "the truck shop" in orange county Ca.http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_054.html
it's a one piece that goes from the top of the windshield and comes all around to the edge 40.00 bucks for both doors worked out good for me
part #69-07307

Thx for the info, JOHNORO (although I'm not sure how to take "oldsenna" ). Anyway, to make sure we're on the same page, does the kit include the top windshield corner "tabs"? I can't tell from the Truck Shop catalog pic.

I'm concerned because my Blazer's corners are raw and the metal is slightly rusted. I'm going to be installing a Bestop soon, so I'm wondering whether I can protect the corners with the rubber "pads" or do I need to get into a major (= expensive) metal fab/welding job.

If anybody else has any input, please don't hesitate. And if we need to start a seperate thread, that's fine with me.

[bigbadchev72]

i think this one would look nice in there also.

BTW im really loving the color!

[JOHNORO]

my bad olesenna
the weatherstripping does come with that tab and is has the metal under the rubber built into it ....


thanks guys for the pics I am liking that later model GM
and it looks like i have to wait till next weekend fedex tracking looks like its due here monday.

[Slick71]

I was also looking to buy a new steering wheel for my Blazer. I've still got the big original one....and it really needs an upgrade! Glad you started this thread Johnoro!

[cstm68]

Originally Posted by bigbadchev72

i think this one would look nice in there also.

BTW im really loving the color!

thats the one i have on my 68

[bouncytruck]

Thats the same one I have on my 72.

[pharcyde05]

nice steering wheel

[MiniD]

I went for something in the 15.5" range. I found this at a local auto parts store for $139:

[soba_03]

Ok I dug this up from the recent archived posts. I need a little help. When I bought the truck it had what seems like 8" steering wheel on it. It's actually larger than that. But the problem I'm having is that I can't see turn signals or even the Speedometer the wheel on the truck just covers all of that up and you have to move around to see everything. I HATE IT.

So I actually found a good 60-65 custom wheel that I want to put on. However with out knowing what I need to put the other wheel on. I tried to install the other wheel but it looks like I'm missing something that goes on top of the colum. When I put the wheel on I can still see the into the top of the colum, around the base of the wheel.

Next problem is that I'm not sure what pieces I need for the horn. Anyone have pics of the top of the colum blown apart so i can see what I'm missing.

The truck it's going on is a 1968 chevy and the wheel is a 60-65 custom steering wheel.

Thanks any help would be apperciated...

Regards...

[va_tlc]

these are my favoite wheels, makes the whole truck feel new again.......

[soba_03]

va_tlc,

Ok i'll be the first one to ask you. Why is it installed upside down?

I'm assume it was intentional..

[va_tlc]

soba, i musta had the wheel turned some, i hate when your driving a truck with the wheel off center , so i assure ya its right

[Critter]

This is the only pic I could find on my laptop, but this is the wheel I'm currently using. I'm sure most of you recognize it as being from a mid 80s Chevy truck. They are a direct bolt on as far as I can remember.