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Chris H · 07-11-2003, 10:59 AM

I am in need of a very nice steering wheel for a 1972, must be saddle colored. I dont need NOS, but close to show condition would be good.
Let me know what you have, and please give price including shipping to 55944.

Thanks,
Chris H.

**CPNE** · 07-11-2003, 11:02 AM

That's tough request for OE used. Saddle/tan wheels seem to crack and deteriorate to a greater degree than black or green. Not sure why, could be the dye? Blue wheels are often junk before there time too.

Good luck, have you considered a repro?

Chris H · 07-11-2003, 11:07 AM

Is there a lighter saddle and a darker saddle?
I see repro dark saddle, but haven't seen light saddle?

I would go repro, but then that kicks off a complete interior restoration! A little age will keep with the theme of the truck I am working on.

**CPNE** · 07-11-2003, 11:43 AM

Yes, the darker color is all that is available from what I've seen as well.

I did not want to discourage you in your quest. I was just piping in with an observation I've made.

I'm sure your wheel is out there somewhere.

Chris H · 07-12-2003, 10:51 AM

While I am asking, any pictures of a nice saddle interior?

mtdave2 · 07-13-2003, 12:10 AM

just buy the new repros.. they are far better, wont crack. looks just like the original ones... just be sure to get a new button too, the old ones look funny with the new wheel! ....these are worth the money..

mtdave2 · 07-13-2003, 12:11 AM

oops for got pict

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 07-13-2003, 04:13 PM

New saddle wheel and horn button 155.00 shipping included. 1 left.

*Phillip Johnson* · 07-14-2003, 02:12 AM

I have a blue and a black one here somewhere. My tan one is hosed.

Chris H · 07-14-2003, 08:58 AM

Is that wheel of yours a "dark saddle" repro? or something else?

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 07-14-2003, 10:14 AM

Its a reproduction.

*rickspickuppart* · 07-14-2003, 04:33 PM

I have a new repro wheel 95.00 + 20.00 for the horn button and some for shipping, any color and as many as you want (except for the sandlewood/light brown color)

**DANTIP** · 07-15-2003, 03:51 PM

I do have a NOS saddle wheel for sale (?$). The lighter color tan is called Sandalwood and is not reproduced. If you need a Saddle wheel please contact me.

Dan Tippmann
816-792-8899

OldSkool71 · 07-15-2003, 04:36 PM

Hey rickspickuppart you seem to have good prices. Do you have a catalog?

mtdave2 · 07-15-2003, 04:54 PM

is that price for the NEW repro? i know the older ones were worse than the orginals for cracking!

*rickspickuppart* · 07-15-2003, 05:55 PM

it is for a new repro wheel and center cap

07-11-2003, 10:59 AM	#1
Chris H 72 C30 Trailer Queen Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: SE MN, USA Posts: 794	WTB 72 steering wheel I am in need of a very nice steering wheel for a 1972, must be saddle colored. I dont need NOS, but close to show condition would be good. Let me know what you have, and please give price including shipping to 55944. Thanks, Chris H.

07-11-2003, 11:02 AM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	That's tough request for OE used. Saddle/tan wheels seem to crack and deteriorate to a greater degree than black or green. Not sure why, could be the dye? Blue wheels are often junk before there time too. Good luck, have you considered a repro? __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

07-11-2003, 11:43 AM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Yes, the darker color is all that is available from what I've seen as well. I did not want to discourage you in your quest. I was just piping in with an observation I've made. I'm sure your wheel is out there somewhere. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

07-13-2003, 12:10 AM	#6
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	just buy the new repros.. they are far better, wont crack. looks just like the original ones... just be sure to get a new button too, the old ones look funny with the new wheel! ....these are worth the money.. __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

07-13-2003, 12:11 AM	#7
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	oops for got pict Attached Images __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban

07-11-2003, 11:07 AM	#3
Chris H 72 C30 Trailer Queen Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: SE MN, USA Posts: 794	Is there a lighter saddle and a darker saddle? I see repro dark saddle, but haven't seen light saddle? I would go repro, but then that kicks off a complete interior restoration! A little age will keep with the theme of the truck I am working on.

07-12-2003, 10:51 AM	#5
Chris H 72 C30 Trailer Queen Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: SE MN, USA Posts: 794	While I am asking, any pictures of a nice saddle interior?

07-13-2003, 04:13 PM	#8
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	New saddle wheel and horn button 155.00 shipping included. 1 left. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

07-14-2003, 02:12 AM	#9
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	I have a blue and a black one here somewhere. My tan one is hosed.

07-14-2003, 08:58 AM	#10
Chris H 72 C30 Trailer Queen Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: SE MN, USA Posts: 794	mothertruckers? Is that wheel of yours a "dark saddle" repro? or something else?

07-14-2003, 10:14 AM	#11
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	Its a reproduction. __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

07-14-2003, 04:33 PM	#12
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	I have a new repro wheel 95.00 + 20.00 for the horn button and some for shipping, any color and as many as you want (except for the sandlewood/light brown color)

07-15-2003, 03:51 PM	#13
DANTIP Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Posts: 1,882	NOS Saddle Wheel I do have a NOS saddle wheel for sale (?$). The lighter color tan is called Sandalwood and is not reproduced. If you need a Saddle wheel please contact me. Dan Tippmann 816-792-8899

07-15-2003, 04:36 PM	#14
OldSkool71 C/10 CLUB MEMBER Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lakewood, CA Posts: 993	Hey rickspickuppart you seem to have good prices. Do you have a catalog? __________________ -Ron-

07-15-2003, 04:54 PM	#15
mtdave2 newly minted old timer Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Hudson WI Posts: 3,508	is that price for the NEW repro? i know the older ones were worse than the orginals for cracking! __________________ ____________________________________________ 72 c20 longhorn 65k org miles and counting! 69 k10 Suburban



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07-15-2003, 05:55 PM	#16
rickspickuppart Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 1,284	it is for a new repro wheel and center cap

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