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Slow Build · 04-11-2011, 01:11 AM

Show us yours, ones you want, cool ones you've seen, doesn't matter.

Here are a few high end wheels that I can't afford.

Slow Build · 04-11-2011, 01:20 AM

Ran across this wheel from a company down under.

The one picture of it installed is in a 64-65 chevelle. How cool is that.

*lakeroadster* · 04-11-2011, 07:59 AM

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Post your aftermarket steering wheel pics...

steering wheel pics

Opinions on steering wheel for '65 Chevy???

I used a Grant #992 steering wheel, a walnut wheel with actual finger grips on the back. It is 15" in diameter x 2-3/4" dish and comes with a built in horn button. Not the cheapo-cheesy mushroom type that just snaps into place.

This is a strong heavy duty steering wheel, worthy of a truck that has "arm strong" steering. Many of the walnut type wheels are delicate and spindly, not the case with this one. Big diameter rim you can get a good grip on, and the quality of the wood is good too.

Another big benefit: This wheel has about 3 inches less dish than the previous one. I can now move the seat forward and recline the seat a bit.

Much better than stock, IMO. Price is great too @ less than $120 bucks: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/GRT-992/

Slow Build · 04-11-2011, 03:23 PM

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I did a few searches and didn’t come up with anything in the 60-66 range. I could have sworn there were a few. I like that wood wheel. It's about the right size too. My wife would, or should I say wood, hate it. For some reason she can't stand the feel of wood. She won't touch wood handle knives, wood spoons and especially wood handled garden tools (come to think of it she doesn't seem to fond of the any type of garden tool). Then again it would be a great way to deter her from driving it so I haven't decided my direction on that yet.

I really like the look of the old wheels like the originals and impala wheels. I'd like to find a smaller version them though. There are some classic wheels that have been made smaller, from 18" to 15", but they seem to be limited to three chevy styles. The price tag is up there too, $300.
http://classicsteeringwheels.com/products.html

*lakeroadster* · 04-11-2011, 06:54 PM

You could use an original old wheel cut off the rim and tig weld on a new one, then leather wrap the new rim.

I saw an episode of Overhaulin where Foose did that on a '71 C10. Look at it here.. fast forward to 4 min. 40 sec. Overhaulin '71 C10
Here our very own member "Don Smith" modified a stock 67-68 steering wheel: Cutting Down a Stock Steering Wheel

Or you could use the wood wheel and get a leather cover to go over the wood.

Just throwin some ideas out there.

gimmy 64 · 04-11-2011, 07:04 PM

heres mine mooneyes they also come in blue green silver and gold

Original Truckdude · 04-11-2011, 08:53 AM

I have a '66 Impala SS wheel in my '66. Non-tilt Ididit column.

markeb01 · 04-12-2011, 12:55 AM

Here’s an old school Covico wheel:

And here are a couple of earlier threads on the topic:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=covico

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=covico

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 04-12-2011, 06:25 PM

Here's mine.......................

65panelrat · 04-12-2011, 06:44 PM

Champ 500

**tazattitude** · 04-12-2011, 07:25 PM

My truck I finished back in 94. The best shot I got of the wheel.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 04-12-2011, 07:52 PM

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My truck I finished back in 94. The best shot I got of the wheel.

Electric Windows!
Dig the doors!

**tazattitude** · 04-12-2011, 08:01 PM

Thanks!
Yes,the power windows worked great.If I remember right, I used F---O----R---D motors on the orig chevy regulators. The gear teeth meshed perfect. Just welded the motors on...well maybe a little more than that.
I used Mustang arm rests along with Grand Am seats. The door locks were not operable. Pretty proud of that ole' truck... missed it so much had to build another one

No internet research back then. Sure helps these days with great forums like this one!!!!

Can't wait to get my new bigger and badder build done!

jimmydean · 05-04-2011, 02:55 PM

OK, so I looked through this thread, some of the others and even watched the overhaulin' video, but didn't find what I was looking for.

A shop in town said they would leather wrap my stock wheel for $100. While I am very tempted, I don't know if the stock wheel with leather would look funny or not since the ring is so thin.

So anyone wrap the stock wheel or similar and have pics?

Slow Build · 05-04-2011, 03:27 PM

Here's one I'm consideing. It's a 90-94 Chevy Lumina wheel (I think). They come in a few colors. A little modern but I like the size and shape.

kieth · 05-04-2011, 04:14 PM

How about this one out of a 91 burb

http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...94_W6NaW-X2-LB

**jocko** · 05-04-2011, 06:04 PM

guess I'm just gettin old.. But I don't think anything looks as cool as a factory wheel. And I don't mean that a 66 C10 has to have a factory 66 C10 wheel either. Mine currently does have the factory wheel - but I do plan to swap in my 62 bel air wheel as soon as I can get around to it. The point is that it is "a" factory wheel from something. While I like the beefier leather wheel in my '01 chev truck, i think the best "looking" steerig wheels are some form of stock wheel. But to each his own - and having said that, the majority of my cars have hads the old JC Whitney version of the hot rod steering wheel in them, so bare bones and low $. Style was similar to Markeb01's above, but his looks much nicer than any I ever had! I've often mentioned that wheels make the truck, but that aint just the 4 on the ground, I think the right steering wheel can MAKE an interior, and the wrong one can ruin it just as easily. Like I said (or meant to say I guess) there's no wrong answer - it's whatever you like it to be - but for those starting early Christmas shopping for me, I like strock steering wheels....

willyp · 05-04-2011, 10:40 PM

mooneyes

jchav62 · 05-05-2011, 09:29 AM

This wheel's been in the truck since the seventies...

jchav62 · 05-05-2011, 09:33 AM

The 'deluxe' wheel in her '65...

mr.lovesickblues · 09-06-2011, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

The 'deluxe' wheel in her '65...

i want your wheel. what did you pull it out of?

Blue Heeler · 09-19-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by jchav62

The 'deluxe' wheel in her '65...

Jchav I just scored a 59 bel-air wheel. just had the center cover and ring re-chromed i have the full ring what the difference with the deluxe?

losthope · 09-19-2011, 12:32 AM

heres the one that came with the 66...chevy II wheel....

one side of the round horn ring was broken and messing with it ,it snapped all the way off ,but i did customize the center horn button so it doesnt say chevy II in the middle tho.....excuse the mess in cab thats all cleaned up now...

Slow Build · 09-19-2011, 01:10 AM

I just put this Lumina wheel on mine. It's more comfortable for me but it blocks the speedo a little bit. It will work for awhile.

Blue Heeler · 09-26-2011, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Slow Build

I just put this Lumina wheel on mine. It's more comfortable for me but it blocks the speedo a little bit. It will work for awhile.

and change the whole column, dang that's a lot of work

04-11-2011, 01:11 AM	#1
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Show us some steering wheels Show us yours, ones you want, cool ones you've seen, doesn't matter. Here are a few high end wheels that I can't afford. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil. Last edited by Slow Build; 04-12-2011 at 06:51 PM. Reason: I can't believe I wrote "I can afford". Dreamer.

04-11-2011, 01:20 AM	#2
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Show us some steering wheels Ran across this wheel from a company down under. The one picture of it installed is in a 64-65 chevelle. How cool is that. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

04-11-2011, 07:59 AM	#3
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Show us some steering wheels Other threads Post your aftermarket steering wheel pics... steering wheel pics Opinions on steering wheel for '65 Chevy??? I used a Grant #992 steering wheel, a walnut wheel with actual finger grips on the back. It is 15" in diameter x 2-3/4" dish and comes with a built in horn button. Not the cheapo-cheesy mushroom type that just snaps into place. This is a strong heavy duty steering wheel, worthy of a truck that has "arm strong" steering. Many of the walnut type wheels are delicate and spindly, not the case with this one. Big diameter rim you can get a good grip on, and the quality of the wood is good too. Another big benefit: This wheel has about 3 inches less dish than the previous one. I can now move the seat forward and recline the seat a bit. Much better than stock, IMO. Price is great too @ less than $120 bucks: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/GRT-992/ Last edited by lakeroadster; 04-11-2011 at 08:08 AM.

04-11-2011, 06:54 PM	#5
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Show us some steering wheels You could use an original old wheel cut off the rim and tig weld on a new one, then leather wrap the new rim. I saw an episode of Overhaulin where Foose did that on a '71 C10. Look at it here.. fast forward to 4 min. 40 sec. Overhaulin '71 C10 Here our very own member "Don Smith" modified a stock 67-68 steering wheel: Cutting Down a Stock Steering Wheel Or you could use the wood wheel and get a leather cover to go over the wood. Just throwin some ideas out there. Last edited by lakeroadster; 04-11-2011 at 07:13 PM.

04-11-2011, 07:04 PM	#6
gimmy 64 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: menifee california Posts: 788	Re: Show us some steering wheels heres mine mooneyes they also come in blue green silver and gold Attached Images

04-11-2011, 08:53 AM	#7
Original Truckdude Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Chicago, IL Posts: 24	Re: Show us some steering wheels I have a '66 Impala SS wheel in my '66. Non-tilt Ididit column. __________________ The dude abides.

04-12-2011, 12:55 AM	#8
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Show us some steering wheels Here’s an old school Covico wheel: And here are a couple of earlier threads on the topic: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=covico http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ghlight=covico

04-12-2011, 06:25 PM	#9
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: Show us some steering wheels Here's mine....................... Attached Images

04-12-2011, 06:44 PM	#10
65panelrat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 211	Re: Show us some steering wheels Champ 500 Attached Images __________________ Bowties For Life!🇺🇸

04-12-2011, 07:25 PM	#11
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: Show us some steering wheels My truck I finished back in 94. The best shot I got of the wheel. __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

04-12-2011, 08:01 PM	#13
tazattitude Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Largo, FL Posts: 532	Re: Show us some steering wheels Thanks! Yes,the power windows worked great.If I remember right, I used F---O----R---D motors on the orig chevy regulators. The gear teeth meshed perfect. Just welded the motors on...well maybe a little more than that. I used Mustang arm rests along with Grand Am seats. The door locks were not operable. Pretty proud of that ole' truck... missed it so much had to build another one No internet research back then. Sure helps these days with great forums like this one!!!! Can't wait to get my new bigger and badder build done! __________________ TAZ BUILDS 1966 GMC Suburban 1963 GMC Suburban Patina frame-on FOR Sale 1966 C10 Short Bed (2010-11) Monthly Updates 2015 C10 Pics with my '72 Montego GT 429/521 build 1963 Pro Street C10 back halved. Frame off I did back in 1990 Pics / Video

05-04-2011, 02:55 PM	#14
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Show us some steering wheels OK, so I looked through this thread, some of the others and even watched the overhaulin' video, but didn't find what I was looking for. A shop in town said they would leather wrap my stock wheel for $100. While I am very tempted, I don't know if the stock wheel with leather would look funny or not since the ring is so thin. So anyone wrap the stock wheel or similar and have pics? __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

05-04-2011, 03:27 PM	#15
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Show us some steering wheels Here's one I'm consideing. It's a 90-94 Chevy Lumina wheel (I think). They come in a few colors. A little modern but I like the size and shape. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil. Last edited by Slow Build; 05-04-2011 at 03:28 PM.

05-04-2011, 04:14 PM	#16
kieth Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,925	Re: Show us some steering wheels How about this one out of a 91 burb http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...94_W6NaW-X2-LB

05-04-2011, 06:04 PM	#17
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,969	Re: Show us some steering wheels guess I'm just gettin old.. But I don't think anything looks as cool as a factory wheel. And I don't mean that a 66 C10 has to have a factory 66 C10 wheel either. Mine currently does have the factory wheel - but I do plan to swap in my 62 bel air wheel as soon as I can get around to it. The point is that it is "a" factory wheel from something. While I like the beefier leather wheel in my '01 chev truck, i think the best "looking" steerig wheels are some form of stock wheel. But to each his own - and having said that, the majority of my cars have hads the old JC Whitney version of the hot rod steering wheel in them, so bare bones and low $. Style was similar to Markeb01's above, but his looks much nicer than any I ever had! I've often mentioned that wheels make the truck, but that aint just the 4 on the ground, I think the right steering wheel can MAKE an interior, and the wrong one can ruin it just as easily. Like I said (or meant to say I guess) there's no wrong answer - it's whatever you like it to be - but for those starting early Christmas shopping for me, I like strock steering wheels.... Last edited by jocko; 05-04-2011 at 06:06 PM.



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willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: Show us some steering wheels mooneyes Attached Images __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

05-05-2011, 09:29 AM	#19
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Show us some steering wheels This wheel's been in the truck since the seventies... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

05-05-2011, 09:33 AM	#20
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: Show us some steering wheels The 'deluxe' wheel in her '65... Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

09-19-2011, 12:32 AM	#23
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: Show us some steering wheels heres the one that came with the 66...chevy II wheel.... one side of the round horn ring was broken and messing with it ,it snapped all the way off ,but i did customize the center horn button so it doesnt say chevy II in the middle tho.....excuse the mess in cab thats all cleaned up now... __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142

09-19-2011, 01:10 AM	#24
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Show us some steering wheels I just put this Lumina wheel on mine. It's more comfortable for me but it blocks the speedo a little bit. It will work for awhile. Attached Images __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

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