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Longhorn Man · 12-23-2002, 01:24 AM

Ok gang...I have a couple choices here...I think i already know which one I'm doing....but I was curiouse what y'all was thinking on this.
I have 4 wheels to play with here....one which needs to go into the GMC for when it gets sold...and the other, needs to go on top of the tilt column going into the Longhorn.
The choices are;
Grant G.T... despite the bad luck many of you have had...(barn) I haven't had these problems...and I have everthing I need to install it.

A wheel out of a '90-something S-10. Very nice on the hands.

A 68 wheel sent to me by a board member which I repaired the cracks, painted black, and polished the horn button...

Or this fugly POS that came with the tilt wheel from an '81 GMC van.
(I think you can tell what I want to do with this wheel

)

***Liz*** · 12-23-2002, 01:36 AM

nice shoes Andy

Longhorn Man · 12-23-2002, 01:39 AM

I was wondering who was gonna be the first smart @ss.

72 CustomCamper · 12-23-2002, 02:46 AM

Except for the horn button the 81 van wheel is like the one I have in my 72.

Chuck

neonlarry · 12-23-2002, 02:46 AM

what about one of the camaro wheels? I know you don't already have one, but that's my favorite. I am actually going to go buy another one tomorrow if I have time. Otherwise, I would have to say the s-10 wheel would look best in the longhorn, and I agree about wich one to put in the GMC too.

redneck_chev · 12-23-2002, 03:18 AM

I have one like the 68 on my truck. But it is too,"skinny". I would probaly go with the GT wheel. For the custom look.

GMC Jim · 12-23-2002, 03:57 AM

I removed stock steering wheel on my '71 and installed a black 3 spoke from a '71 Pontiac Station Wagon....has horn buttons on each spoke... and fits like custom... 1/8" space beneath wheel to column.!!!...... Like the smaller diameter........

Project1970 · 12-23-2002, 05:19 AM

It's all about the GT.

crazy longhorn · 12-23-2002, 08:27 AM

I would use the Grant Gt, I have run several of them with no problems. I have a 714 (woody) on the 69 with a 1" billet spacer. BTW, those are nice lookin shoes.....

70c10 · 12-23-2002, 08:36 AM

I voted for the GT even though I still haven't figured out how to get it from killing my battery.

**Palf70Step** · 12-23-2002, 08:41 AM

I went with the S10 wheel. I'm not particularly found of that style grant wheel. The other 2....Yech...especially that van wheel

Gene · 12-23-2002, 09:36 AM

I like the grant wheel, I have been thinking of getting rid of mine and getting a smaller one. This one's out of a 93 chevy conversion truck.

gangforward · 12-23-2002, 09:58 AM

The Grant goes best with the "Hang Ten" Gas Pedal Man!

**Desert Rat** · 12-23-2002, 11:34 AM

Id personally out of those choices go with the S10 wheel,im no a fan of it,but im a less fan of the others.id get a 80s Camaro wheel,or even the Chevette wheel is better,i have one on my Blazer but its falling off.If you can find one get a Buick 3 spoke(same as Vette and 69 Comfort grip option) or look in buick Skyhawks,olds starfires,those are the wheels that end up in all of my keepers.these kind

71MoneyPit · 12-23-2002, 11:53 AM

you could always find one like this one, it's what was in my pickup. It seems to fit good and it isn't HUGE like those ugly stock wheels. You don't feel like you're driving a school bus

anyway here's a pic

*racedvl* · 12-23-2002, 12:38 PM

I dunno what mine is out of, but it a factory fake leather wrapped S-10 wheel. I love it! It is thicker than the regular 4 spoke S-10 wheel. I have kinda big hands, so thicker is a WHOLE lot better.

barn9 · 12-23-2002, 01:03 PM

LOL! You got me pegged Andy! I actually voted for the Grant out of those choices though. It's the horn kits I hate! LOL!

Mandrake · 12-23-2002, 01:19 PM

I like the original wheel the best (nice job on the resto by the way). But then again....I'm 'ol school

Mudder · 12-23-2002, 01:28 PM

I have a Camaro wheel but thinking about going to a Grant after I get my guages into my cluster. Some wheels are bad about hiding the lower guages.

busterwivell · 12-23-2002, 01:33 PM

I've got the S10 wheel in my Longhorn and I like it.

yellowgmc · 12-23-2002, 01:33 PM

i gotta go grant. i've go a challenger and had no probs with the horn kit. that's me tho.

Super Chevy · 12-23-2002, 05:14 PM

Go Grant! ive got a 14" Grant 3 spoke, works great no probablems with the horn...

PS andy, i thought you had a pioneer cd deck in old red?

Super Chevy · 12-23-2002, 05:28 PM

Go Grant! ive got a 14" Grant 3 spoke, works great no probablems with the horn...

PS andy, i thought you had a pioneer cd deck in old red?

GMC 3 · 12-23-2002, 06:52 PM

don't have a picture, but I have a wheel out of a 90's lumina. faked wrapped leather like above, but with three spokes

mooneyes · 12-23-2002, 08:08 PM

gt for sure

View Poll Results: Which one of these wheels is da-****?
The Grant G.T.	26	41.27%
The S-10.	21	33.33%
The '68 wheel.	13	20.63%
The fugly thing from that van.	3	4.76%
Voters: 63. You may not vote on this poll

12-23-2002, 01:24 AM	#1
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Steering wheel poll Ok gang...I have a couple choices here...I think i already know which one I'm doing....but I was curiouse what y'all was thinking on this. I have 4 wheels to play with here....one which needs to go into the GMC for when it gets sold...and the other, needs to go on top of the tilt column going into the Longhorn. The choices are; Grant G.T... despite the bad luck many of you have had...(barn) I haven't had these problems...and I have everthing I need to install it. A wheel out of a '90-something S-10. Very nice on the hands. A 68 wheel sent to me by a board member which I repaired the cracks, painted black, and polished the horn button... Or this fugly POS that came with the tilt wheel from an '81 GMC van. (I think you can tell what I want to do with this wheel )

12-23-2002, 02:46 AM	#4
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	Except for the horn button the 81 van wheel is like the one I have in my 72. Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

12-23-2002, 02:46 AM	#5
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,746	what about one of the camaro wheels? I know you don't already have one, but that's my favorite. I am actually going to go buy another one tomorrow if I have time. Otherwise, I would have to say the s-10 wheel would look best in the longhorn, and I agree about wich one to put in the GMC too. __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

12-23-2002, 03:18 AM	#6
redneck_chev Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Jeffersonville, Kentucky Posts: 28	I have one like the 68 on my truck. But it is too,"skinny". I would probaly go with the GT wheel. For the custom look. __________________ 1967 Chevy C-10 fleetside SB 3speed on column Corvette yellow#35 Black W/Red Metal Flake int. looks like Black cherry Diamond White Pearl /Grille Jenson CD system Wooden bed

12-23-2002, 01:36 AM	#2
*Liz* Catchy title goes here.. Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Rockwell, NC Posts: 39,762	nice shoes Andy

12-23-2002, 01:39 AM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	I was wondering who was gonna be the first smart @ss.

12-23-2002, 03:57 AM	#7
GMC Jim Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 901	My choice !!! I removed stock steering wheel on my '71 and installed a black 3 spoke from a '71 Pontiac Station Wagon....has horn buttons on each spoke... and fits like custom... 1/8" space beneath wheel to column.!!!...... Like the smaller diameter........ __________________ '71 GMC;fleetside;PB/PS/AC/CC/402 Eng./Custom Paint/110,000act miles/3 fuel tanks(52gal).

12-23-2002, 05:19 AM	#8
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	It's all about the GT. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

12-23-2002, 08:27 AM	#9
crazy longhorn Fabricate till you "puke" Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ill Posts: 9,402	I would use the Grant Gt, I have run several of them with no problems. I have a 714 (woody) on the 69 with a 1" billet spacer. BTW, those are nice lookin shoes..... __________________ 69 longhorn,4" chop,3/5 drop, 1/2 ton suspension/disc brakes,1 1/2" body drop,steel tilt clip, 5.3/Edelbrock rpm intake/600 carb, Hooker streetrod shorties,2 1/2" exhaust/ H pipe/50's Flows , 6 spd Richmond trans,12 bolt/ 3.40 gears....

12-23-2002, 08:36 AM	#10
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	I voted for the GT even though I still haven't figured out how to get it from killing my battery. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

12-23-2002, 08:41 AM	#11
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,083	I went with the S10 wheel. I'm not particularly found of that style grant wheel. The other 2....Yech...especially that van wheel __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

12-23-2002, 09:36 AM	#12
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	I like the grant wheel, I have been thinking of getting rid of mine and getting a smaller one. This one's out of a 93 chevy conversion truck. Attached Images __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

12-23-2002, 09:58 AM	#13
gangforward Hootis is as Hootis does... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Southern Georgia Posts: 500	The Grant goes best with the "Hang Ten" Gas Pedal Man!

12-23-2002, 11:34 AM	#14
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Id personally out of those choices go with the S10 wheel,im no a fan of it,but im a less fan of the others.id get a 80s Camaro wheel,or even the Chevette wheel is better,i have one on my Blazer but its falling off.If you can find one get a Buick 3 spoke(same as Vette and 69 Comfort grip option) or look in buick Skyhawks,olds starfires,those are the wheels that end up in all of my keepers.these kind Attached Images



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12-23-2002, 11:53 AM	#15
71MoneyPit MPG...hmm..more like GPM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 339	you could always find one like this one, it's what was in my pickup. It seems to fit good and it isn't HUGE like those ugly stock wheels. You don't feel like you're driving a school bus anyway here's a pic Attached Images __________________ (Looking for 67-72 shortwide or shortstep bed) 71 C-10, 500ci of tire shredding Caddy torque, th400, 12 bolt w/Powertrax Lock-Right. Bald Rear Tires 85 Toyota 4x4- 22r 4-banger, 5 speed, I can actually AFFORD to drive this one.

12-23-2002, 12:38 PM	#16
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I dunno what mine is out of, but it a factory fake leather wrapped S-10 wheel. I love it! It is thicker than the regular 4 spoke S-10 wheel. I have kinda big hands, so thicker is a WHOLE lot better. Attached Images

12-23-2002, 01:03 PM	#17
barn9 Half a bubble off! Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Winfield, Ks, USA Posts: 5,588	LOL! You got me pegged Andy! I actually voted for the Grant out of those choices though. It's the horn kits I hate! LOL! __________________ Just call me LB. '71 Cheyenne, 402BB, hauls blondes, brunettes, or redheads.

12-23-2002, 01:19 PM	#18
Mandrake Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 25	I like the original wheel the best (nice job on the resto by the way). But then again....I'm 'ol school

12-23-2002, 01:28 PM	#19
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I have a Camaro wheel but thinking about going to a Grant after I get my guages into my cluster. Some wheels are bad about hiding the lower guages.

12-23-2002, 01:33 PM	#20
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I've got the S10 wheel in my Longhorn and I like it. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

12-23-2002, 01:33 PM	#21
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	i gotta go grant. i've go a challenger and had no probs with the horn kit. that's me tho. __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

12-23-2002, 05:14 PM	#22
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	Go Grant! ive got a 14" Grant 3 spoke, works great no probablems with the horn... PS andy, i thought you had a pioneer cd deck in old red? Last edited by Super Chevy; 12-23-2002 at 07:29 PM.

12-23-2002, 05:28 PM	#23
Super Chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,025	Go Grant! ive got a 14" Grant 3 spoke, works great no probablems with the horn... PS andy, i thought you had a pioneer cd deck in old red?

12-23-2002, 06:52 PM	#24
GMC 3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Philadelphia, pa. U.S.A. Posts: 87	don't have a picture, but I have a wheel out of a 90's lumina. faked wrapped leather like above, but with three spokes

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12-23-2002, 08:08 PM	#25
mooneyes Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Slippery Rock PA USA Posts: 1,692	gt for sure __________________ Ken Lyons, Slippery rock pa 68 short step 327 t10 4 gear 72 2wd blazer project 70 lwb 305/700r driver 78 caprice project 02 cavalier D.D ( hate it!!)