Steering wheel options - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**PGSigns** · 06-16-2014, 08:12 AM

I did a search and did not come up with what I was looking for. What factory wheels will fit the stock columns in our trucks. I want to put something different in my truck than the standard wheel like an Impala wheel and need to know what works so I can start the quest of finding a nice one.
Thanks
Jimmy

rickywideglide · 06-16-2014, 10:45 AM

i would also like to know,i have a wheel from a 56 chevy car but way to big i thought most wheels up to the early eighties would work previous truck had one from i think 70s camaro

supercharged · 06-16-2014, 02:57 PM

Thing to watch for is that the spline on the steering column is tapered, which is not the case on all old steering wheels, even the diameter and spline count are the same. And the distance from the back of the wheel to where it bottoms out on the column’s ledge varies.

I started out by buying other 1966 Chevy steering wheels that had better shape/design than the stock, but even those didn’t fit perfect. It’s all trial and error!

As for the diameter that is purely personal. Since I do not have nor plan to add power steering, I went with a larger diameter but shallower dish/set-back.

Ken Magura · 06-16-2014, 08:50 PM

Why don't you guys opt. for a deluxe wheel that could be ordered with the trucks when new./ 1966 deluxe wheel is one year only. 1961 to 1965 has a deluxe wheel and they are nice. They have the horn ring and cap like a car. I'm not sure on the earlier years but the 63 to 65 I know are the same.
KM

**chewychevy67** · 06-16-2014, 09:26 PM

not in a 66 style but a 67 caprice steering wheel in my 67. I just modified the gmc plastic center to fit in. I cant see why this wouldn't fit a 66 column but don't know for sure. just need to get the wheel repaired and painted. you can also get bowtie centers.

**PGSigns** · 06-17-2014, 07:15 AM

Well I have power steering so a smaller wheel would be fine. I like the idea of using a stock wheel from one of the cars that has a little more bling and a 15" wheel. I did find this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=458581 and a lot of aftermarket wheels in it. Just want to do it the old school way with parts from another car.
Jimmy

06-16-2014, 08:12 AM	#1
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Steering wheel options I did a search and did not come up with what I was looking for. What factory wheels will fit the stock columns in our trucks. I want to put something different in my truck than the standard wheel like an Impala wheel and need to know what works so I can start the quest of finding a nice one. Thanks Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

06-16-2014, 10:45 AM	#2
rickywideglide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mechanicsville,md Posts: 360	Re: Steering wheel options i would also like to know,i have a wheel from a 56 chevy car but way to big i thought most wheels up to the early eighties would work previous truck had one from i think 70s camaro

06-16-2014, 02:57 PM	#3
supercharged Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kemah, TX Posts: 210	Re: Steering wheel options Thing to watch for is that the spline on the steering column is tapered, which is not the case on all old steering wheels, even the diameter and spline count are the same. And the distance from the back of the wheel to where it bottoms out on the column’s ledge varies. I started out by buying other 1966 Chevy steering wheels that had better shape/design than the stock, but even those didn’t fit perfect. It’s all trial and error! As for the diameter that is purely personal. Since I do not have nor plan to add power steering, I went with a larger diameter but shallower dish/set-back. __________________ Supercharged Scottsman Scottish by birth, American by law, Texan by the grace of God. “To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” ― Aristotle

06-16-2014, 08:50 PM	#4
Ken Magura Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Bonne Terre Missouri Posts: 18	Re: Steering wheel options Why don't you guys opt. for a deluxe wheel that could be ordered with the trucks when new./ 1966 deluxe wheel is one year only. 1961 to 1965 has a deluxe wheel and they are nice. They have the horn ring and cap like a car. I'm not sure on the earlier years but the 63 to 65 I know are the same. KM

06-16-2014, 09:26 PM	#5
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,551	Re: Steering wheel options not in a 66 style but a 67 caprice steering wheel in my 67. I just modified the gmc plastic center to fit in. I cant see why this wouldn't fit a 66 column but don't know for sure. just need to get the wheel repaired and painted. you can also get bowtie centers. Attached Images

06-17-2014, 07:15 AM	#6
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Steering wheel options Well I have power steering so a smaller wheel would be fine. I like the idea of using a stock wheel from one of the cars that has a little more bling and a 15" wheel. I did find this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=458581 and a lot of aftermarket wheels in it. Just want to do it the old school way with parts from another car. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic



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