67/68 Steering Wheel Trivia - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

thecatseye66 · 07-05-2012, 12:55 AM

What is the steering wheel in the first pic below from originally? I don't know so it isn't really a trivia game...

I had trouble trying to get my new horn button to work because it seemed too tight against the steering wheel. I bought the steering wheel (that I thought was an original) at a swap meet two years ago and put the factory one from my truck on the shelf. I didn't notice the difference and now I want to know what this steering wheel is out of or what kind of horn button to use with it.

Here is a pic of the wheel I bought and ran for the past year that doesn't have a recessed flange for the outside bend of the horn button to fit into when depressed. The pic below it is my original wheel getting prepped for new epoxy. All other original steering wheels I've seen have that step at the end BUT the one I bought (pic 1) at a swap meet doesn't.

What is this mystery wheel originally out of? Horn delete? It is the exact same size and shape as original except for that missing step at the end.

**special-K** · 07-05-2012, 08:45 AM

Hmmm...If it was a bit larger I was going to suggest maybe it was from a newer medium duty that had some other design horn button. But,it's the same size and I have only seen the same type horn button on medium duties. I thought maybe an air horn equipped heavy medium would have a blank. It's not like GM to make a different part for the same purpose,so this is truly a mystery. Can't wait to see what comes out of this. Good thread!

68gmsee · 07-05-2012, 09:53 AM

Could be that because turning the outer area for the horn button is an extra step and therefore extra cost they made some for vehicles that didn't require a horn (just a thought).

If it's exactly like your original and in good condition a good machine shop could duplicate that outer step for you.

68panelman · 07-05-2012, 10:00 AM

Theres probably a part # on the bottom. That could help you out, but you will have to pull the wheel.

thecatseye66 · 07-06-2012, 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68panelman

Theres probably a part # on the bottom. That could help you out, but you will have to pull the wheel.

You rock panelman. Looks like part number 9745762.

How do you decipher that?

SS Tim · 07-06-2012, 03:20 AM

Looks to be a '67 Nova (Chevelle & Elky) three spoke wheel.

http://www.classicindustries.com/nov...s/9745764.html

http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums...p/t-90783.html

07-05-2012, 12:55 AM	#1
thecatseye66 '68 C-20 396 CST CC Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 454	67/68 Steering Wheel Trivia What is the steering wheel in the first pic below from originally? I don't know so it isn't really a trivia game... I had trouble trying to get my new horn button to work because it seemed too tight against the steering wheel. I bought the steering wheel (that I thought was an original) at a swap meet two years ago and put the factory one from my truck on the shelf. I didn't notice the difference and now I want to know what this steering wheel is out of or what kind of horn button to use with it. Here is a pic of the wheel I bought and ran for the past year that doesn't have a recessed flange for the outside bend of the horn button to fit into when depressed. The pic below it is my original wheel getting prepped for new epoxy. All other original steering wheels I've seen have that step at the end BUT the one I bought (pic 1) at a swap meet doesn't. What is this mystery wheel originally out of? Horn delete? It is the exact same size and shape as original except for that missing step at the end. __________________ 68 C-20 396/TH400 CST Custom Camper NOW W/DISC BRAKES 01 Jetta Turbo Daily Driver 84 Yamaha Virago 700 - Alaska to Florida Via Maine & Mexico

07-05-2012, 08:45 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 67/68 Steering Wheel Trivia Hmmm...If it was a bit larger I was going to suggest maybe it was from a newer medium duty that had some other design horn button. But,it's the same size and I have only seen the same type horn button on medium duties. I thought maybe an air horn equipped heavy medium would have a blank. It's not like GM to make a different part for the same purpose,so this is truly a mystery. Can't wait to see what comes out of this. Good thread! __________________ "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 ~

07-05-2012, 09:53 AM	#3
68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: 67/68 Steering Wheel Trivia Could be that because turning the outer area for the horn button is an extra step and therefore extra cost they made some for vehicles that didn't require a horn (just a thought). If it's exactly like your original and in good condition a good machine shop could duplicate that outer step for you. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive...

07-05-2012, 10:00 AM	#4
68panelman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Delaware and Long Island, New York Posts: 3,458	Re: 67/68 Steering Wheel Trivia Theres probably a part # on the bottom. That could help you out, but you will have to pull the wheel.

07-06-2012, 03:20 AM	#6
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: 67/68 Steering Wheel Trivia Looks to be a '67 Nova (Chevelle & Elky) three spoke wheel. http://www.classicindustries.com/nov...s/9745764.html http://www.stevesnovasite.com/forums...p/t-90783.html __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban



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