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Longhorn 70 · 03-30-2013, 01:47 PM

After replacing the front brakes and the steering box, I wanted to get a new (different) steering wheel. I was looking for a smaller diameter as well as something that will look good in the interior.

I found a 15" 69 Chevelle steering wheel on CL for $45. Installed it in place of the 17" stock unit using the same hardware that the truck used. I now have 15" on it that I think looks good. It matches the color of the new dash pad I have and carpet.

The truck seems more positive feeling on the road as well. I think I like it. I'll post more pics when (if) I get the carpet and dash in.

Your opinions are welcome.

Vince

c10srule · 03-30-2013, 03:59 PM

i like it, nice piece

Andy4639 · 03-30-2013, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn 70

After replacing the front brakes and the steering box, I wanted to get a new (different) steering wheel. I was looking for a smaller diameter as well as something that will look good in the interior.

I found a 15" 69 Chevelle steering wheel on CL for $45. Installed it in place of the 17" stock unit using the same hardware that the truck used. I now have 15" on it that I think looks good. It matches the color of the new dash pad I have and carpet.

The truck seems more positive feeling on the road as well. I think I like it. I'll post more pics when (if) I get the carpet and dash in.

Your opinions are welcome.

Vince

The wheel looks good with your interior but are you sure about it being a 69 Chevelle wheel? It looks like a later model wheel to me.Doesn't matter though it looks right at home.

Longhorn 70 · 03-30-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

The wheel looks good with your interior but are you sure about it being a 69 Chevelle wheel? It looks like a later model wheel to me.Doesn't matter though it looks right at home.

I am NOT sure of the year of the wheel. I was told it was from a 69. I went to eBay, knowledge book of all, and found a similar horn button that said it was 71-72 Chevelle, Camaro, etc. I'll keep looking until I find the wheel also.

Thanks for the looks good comments. It's good to know I am not alone.

Andy4639 · 03-30-2013, 05:33 PM

The wheel looks nice with the color scheme. For some reason the wheel looks like a Monte carlo are a Chevelle luguna wheel to me but not sure.

**Ol Blue K20** · 03-30-2013, 05:30 PM

The wheel looks great but is from chevette but uses same horn button as vega chevelle and camaro amongst others. No matter it looks great I may have to find one
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Longhorn 70 · 03-30-2013, 06:02 PM

WOW Chevette?? That means I have a Vette steering wheel on it. Thanks Andy....

I wonder if I'll get better fuel economy now. I'll put the SS badge in the center and that will make me feel better.

50mercfan · 03-30-2013, 07:27 PM

thats a good looking wheel. same thing that was on mine when i got it. it's what we used to call a vega GT steering wheel. in the 80's they where well sought and hard to find. they where on vegas and monzas. i've got a monza spider wheel just like it, where yours has the bow tie mine has a spider.

Tinkermc · 03-30-2013, 08:16 PM

I agree but only 100% on a ****vette

Andy4639 · 03-30-2013, 08:23 PM

You have one of the rare corvette [Chevette's] options now for your truck!

**special-K** · 03-30-2013, 08:52 PM

That looks great and at a great price. I've never seen one in saddle.

**leddzepp** · 03-30-2013, 08:52 PM

Looks good, matches the interior, and makes it more comfortable to drive. Sounds win-win-win to me.
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03-30-2013, 01:47 PM	#1
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Different steering wheel After replacing the front brakes and the steering box, I wanted to get a new (different) steering wheel. I was looking for a smaller diameter as well as something that will look good in the interior. I found a 15" 69 Chevelle steering wheel on CL for $45. Installed it in place of the 17" stock unit using the same hardware that the truck used. I now have 15" on it that I think looks good. It matches the color of the new dash pad I have and carpet. The truck seems more positive feeling on the road as well. I think I like it. I'll post more pics when (if) I get the carpet and dash in. Your opinions are welcome. Vince Attached Images __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

03-30-2013, 03:59 PM	#2
c10srule Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: oran,mo. Posts: 171	Re: Different steering wheel i like it, nice piece

03-30-2013, 05:33 PM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Different steering wheel The wheel looks nice with the color scheme. For some reason the wheel looks like a Monte carlo are a Chevelle luguna wheel to me but not sure. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-30-2013, 05:30 PM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 15,996	Re: Different steering wheel The wheel looks great but is from chevette but uses same horn button as vega chevelle and camaro amongst others. No matter it looks great I may have to find one Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man

03-30-2013, 06:02 PM	#7
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: Different steering wheel WOW Chevette?? That means I have a Vette steering wheel on it. Thanks Andy.... I wonder if I'll get better fuel economy now. I'll put the SS badge in the center and that will make me feel better. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

03-30-2013, 07:27 PM	#8
50mercfan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: henderson ky Posts: 196	Re: Different steering wheel thats a good looking wheel. same thing that was on mine when i got it. it's what we used to call a vega GT steering wheel. in the 80's they where well sought and hard to find. they where on vegas and monzas. i've got a monza spider wheel just like it, where yours has the bow tie mine has a spider.

03-30-2013, 08:16 PM	#9
Tinkermc Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Farmville, Va Posts: 3,026	Re: Different steering wheel I agree but only 100% on a ****vette

03-30-2013, 08:23 PM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Different steering wheel You have one of the rare corvette [Chevette's] options now for your truck! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

03-30-2013, 08:52 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Different steering wheel That looks great and at a great price. I've never seen one in saddle. __________________ "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 ~

03-30-2013, 08:52 PM	#12
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: Different steering wheel Looks good, matches the interior, and makes it more comfortable to drive. Sounds win-win-win to me. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man



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