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Tommyups · 10-17-2019, 06:26 PM

I’m in the need of a new steering wheel
I have a 67 with no power steering and want advice on the aftermarket wheel that would have the horn working, maybe a grant or a billet
How big a wheel do I need to have manual steering functioning properly
I’m not really a big fan of the stock wheels

Astro-Balls · 10-17-2019, 08:35 PM

Brothers trucks is making smaller diameter wheel the looks like a stock wheel, you should try that wheel..

Willys_MB · 10-17-2019, 10:17 PM

Workout power steering, it might be a bit of a struggle without the larger diameter wheel. I am also guilty of needing a smaller diameter wheel (gut room), but I don’t think it’ll be helpful if you don’t have power steering

Andy4639 · 10-17-2019, 11:16 PM

Try and find a late model 60's car steering wheel. There are many to choose from. With the right hub you will have a great looking wheel and yes a horn that works.

Here are ones I have used.
My 71 C 10 has a 67 Chevelle wheel I did myself. I wrapped it with leather.
The next one is a 80's model Corvette wheel in my Ramp truck then a 64 SS Impala stock wheel I did and a 67 SS Impala simulated wood wheel I re finished all these wheels myself.
I have a 3 spoke Corvette Wheel going in my daughter's 68 step side.
There are way better selections than Grant wheel's in my opinion.

Tommyups · 10-17-2019, 11:34 PM

I like your black Corvette wheel, how big is that?

Andy4639 · 10-17-2019, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommyups

I like your black Corvette wheel, how big is that?

You talking about the 2 spoke wood handle wheel in my last picture? It does look black in some of the pictures.

Tommyups · 10-18-2019, 10:54 AM

No I like the black one in your second photo, SS horn button
What is that steering wheel out of ? I guess one of my biggest questions is without power steering on my 67C 10 how big diameter steering wheel do I need to be able to drive comfortably ?

55.1 · 12-11-2019, 01:57 PM

When you put the Chevelle steering wheel on your 71 C10 did you have to modify anything other than drill a new horn pin hole?
Thx, Dave.

Andy4639 · 12-11-2019, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 55.1

When you put the Chevelle steering wheel on your 71 C10 did you have to modify anything other than drill a new horn pin hole?
Thx, Dave.

No the Chevelle wheel was a direct bolt on with the right horn parts. The 2 spoke horn buttons work also.

**special-K** · 10-19-2019, 08:30 AM

The car wheels in the '60s were only slightly smaller than the pickup wheels. There were a lot of cars w/o power steering back then, too.

Tommyups · 10-19-2019, 09:06 AM

I bought my c10 with a 12 inch go kart steering wheel on it, you can imagine how hard is to steer with no Power steering
How Big were Stock wheels, about 17 inches?

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 12-12-2019, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by tommyups

i bought my c10 with a 12 inch go kart steering wheel on it, you can imagine how hard is to steer with no power steering
how big were stock wheels, about 17 inches?

67 - 68 = 16.5''
69 - 72 = 17''

blazer2007 · 10-19-2019, 09:43 AM

ANDY what did you use for adapters, I have a 75 vette wheel I would like to put on my 78 blazer.

Andy4639 · 10-19-2019, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

ANDY what did you use for adapters, I have a 75 vette wheel I would like to put on my 78 blazer.

The GM truck hubs and 60's car hubs are pretty much the same except where the horn pin is. I had to drill the hub on my 64 SS Impala for the horn pin to come through in the right spot so that the turn signal cam would work. The stock 60 car wheels have the hub made into them like the 67/68 truck wheels.
They fit either standard are tilt column but depending on which one you have you have to get the right parts for it to go inside the hub for the horn to work.

blazer2007 · 10-20-2019, 09:17 AM

that,s the steering hub I need but where do you get one

Andy4639 · 10-20-2019, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by blazer2007

that,s the steering hub I need but where do you get one

I get them off E bay most times.
Camaro & Chevelle websites have them also.

Here is 2 of them.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333362895927

https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Chevy-C....c100005.m1851

RustyBucket · 10-20-2019, 11:26 AM

MY favorite Uncle had a new '60 Impala when I was about 9. I've always liked these wheels. I think it's the same diameter as the stock wheel... 19". I wish it was smaller. My buddy found this one at a show in Ga. awhile back. The hub diameter matches the column very well and it was blue. I shortened the steering column to gain some belly room. Moved the wheel closer to the dash. It's pretty comfortable, I can steer with either hand resting my elbows on the door arm rest on my center console.

70 shorty · 10-20-2019, 12:08 PM

I recently added this grant real wood wheel to my 70. Keep your eyes posted on craigslist or FB marketplace. I scored this one for $30!

It' s a 15" wheel and would be good for a manual steering setup.

weq92f · 10-20-2019, 02:22 PM

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Good looking wheels!

As for the diameter for use with manual steering...as long as the wheel is solid and it's grip material is strong enough to take the pressure of your hands and arms...you can go as small as your muscles allow.

The car wheels from the era fit the bill pretty good.

-klb

72c20customcamper · 10-20-2019, 02:50 PM

GM comfort wheel . Got the whole kit from Ausleys chevelle parts for 200$ . Came with everything to put the wheel on

Astro-Balls · 10-20-2019, 02:59 PM

72 c20 , is that a smaller Diameter wheel than the stock Wheel?

72c20customcamper · 10-20-2019, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Astro-Balls

72 c20 , is that a smaller Diameter wheel than the stock Wheel?

I believe slightly smaller . The PO had put one of those tiny wood grant wheels on it . So I have no comparison

Tommyups · 10-23-2019, 04:04 AM

Thx for help. I got this grant off Amazon for 100 bucks

**maverickmk** · 12-11-2019, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommyups

Thx for help. I got this grant off Amazon for 100 bucks

I would like to get something like this.

70 shorty · 10-23-2019, 09:57 PM

That looks like the cushion grip version of my wooden wheel. I love it mine, and i'm sure you'll love yours too.

10-17-2019, 06:26 PM	#1
Tommyups Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Dayton Oh Posts: 125	New steering wheel I’m in the need of a new steering wheel I have a 67 with no power steering and want advice on the aftermarket wheel that would have the horn working, maybe a grant or a billet How big a wheel do I need to have manual steering functioning properly I’m not really a big fan of the stock wheels

10-17-2019, 08:35 PM	#2
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: New steering wheel Brothers trucks is making smaller diameter wheel the looks like a stock wheel, you should try that wheel.. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

10-17-2019, 10:17 PM	#3
Willys_MB Registered User Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 856	Re: New steering wheel Workout power steering, it might be a bit of a struggle without the larger diameter wheel. I am also guilty of needing a smaller diameter wheel (gut room), but I don’t think it’ll be helpful if you don’t have power steering __________________ 1968 GMC C2500 Long Bed Fleetside

10-17-2019, 11:16 PM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: New steering wheel Try and find a late model 60's car steering wheel. There are many to choose from. With the right hub you will have a great looking wheel and yes a horn that works. Here are ones I have used. My 71 C 10 has a 67 Chevelle wheel I did myself. I wrapped it with leather. The next one is a 80's model Corvette wheel in my Ramp truck then a 64 SS Impala stock wheel I did and a 67 SS Impala simulated wood wheel I re finished all these wheels myself. I have a 3 spoke Corvette Wheel going in my daughter's 68 step side. There are way better selections than Grant wheel's in my opinion. Attached Images __________________ 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.

10-17-2019, 11:34 PM	#5
Tommyups Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Dayton Oh Posts: 125	Re: New steering wheel I like your black Corvette wheel, how big is that?

10-18-2019, 10:54 AM	#7
Tommyups Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Dayton Oh Posts: 125	Re: New steering wheel No I like the black one in your second photo, SS horn button What is that steering wheel out of ? I guess one of my biggest questions is without power steering on my 67C 10 how big diameter steering wheel do I need to be able to drive comfortably ?

12-11-2019, 01:57 PM	#8
55.1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Santa Rosa Posts: 8	Re: New steering wheel When you put the Chevelle steering wheel on your 71 C10 did you have to modify anything other than drill a new horn pin hole? Thx, Dave.

10-19-2019, 08:30 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: New steering wheel The car wheels in the '60s were only slightly smaller than the pickup wheels. There were a lot of cars w/o power steering back then, too. __________________ "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 ~

10-19-2019, 09:06 AM	#11
Tommyups Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Dayton Oh Posts: 125	Re: New steering wheel I bought my c10 with a 12 inch go kart steering wheel on it, you can imagine how hard is to steer with no Power steering How Big were Stock wheels, about 17 inches?

10-19-2019, 09:43 AM	#13
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: New steering wheel ANDY what did you use for adapters, I have a 75 vette wheel I would like to put on my 78 blazer.

10-20-2019, 09:17 AM	#15
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	Re: New steering wheel that,s the steering hub I need but where do you get one

10-20-2019, 11:26 AM	#17
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	Re: New steering wheel MY favorite Uncle had a new '60 Impala when I was about 9. I've always liked these wheels. I think it's the same diameter as the stock wheel... 19". I wish it was smaller. My buddy found this one at a show in Ga. awhile back. The hub diameter matches the column very well and it was blue. I shortened the steering column to gain some belly room. Moved the wheel closer to the dash. It's pretty comfortable, I can steer with either hand resting my elbows on the door arm rest on my center console. Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

10-20-2019, 12:08 PM	#18
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: New steering wheel I recently added this grant real wood wheel to my 70. Keep your eyes posted on craigslist or FB marketplace. I scored this one for $30! It' s a 15" wheel and would be good for a manual steering setup. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

10-20-2019, 02:22 PM	#19
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,218	Re: New steering wheel . Good looking wheels! As for the diameter for use with manual steering...as long as the wheel is solid and it's grip material is strong enough to take the pressure of your hands and arms...you can go as small as your muscles allow. The car wheels from the era fit the bill pretty good. -klb __________________ 67 C10 fleet fuel injected '70 402, 700r4, 3.73 posi 07 335 sport turbo 6sp 94 Trans Am GT LT1 6sp posi -- sold after 22yrs 99 540 sport V8 6sp -- sold 73 240z L24 4sp -- given to friend 68 C10 step 350/350 3.73 open -- sold

10-20-2019, 02:50 PM	#20
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,716	Re: New steering wheel GM comfort wheel . Got the whole kit from Ausleys chevelle parts for 200$ . Came with everything to put the wheel on Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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10-20-2019, 02:59 PM	#21
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: New steering wheel 72 c20 , is that a smaller Diameter wheel than the stock Wheel? __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

10-23-2019, 04:04 AM	#23
Tommyups Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Dayton Oh Posts: 125	Re: New steering wheel Thx for help. I got this grant off Amazon for 100 bucks Attached Images

10-23-2019, 09:57 PM	#25
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: New steering wheel That looks like the cushion grip version of my wooden wheel. I love it mine, and i'm sure you'll love yours too. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

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