Need ideas for some kind of steering wheel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

heavy71chevy · 03-11-2009, 06:55 PM

Ive grown tired of seeing all the same aftermarket wheels and wanna find a steering wheel for my truck that has the muscle apeal...post up pics and suggestions for some ideas

oldblue1968chevy · 03-11-2009, 07:09 PM

oldsmobile cutlass 442 wheels look purty slick.....texan idiot's got one he'll post up soon i guess...thing is, there kinda high...

early 90 chevys had a neat X designed wheel too..duno whos got one of them tho.

**Classic Bowties** · 03-11-2009, 07:40 PM

Here's my choice on the keeper rigs...

Mike C · 03-11-2009, 07:45 PM

Classic Bowties beat me to it. That's my favorite of GM's wheels. MuscleFactory has them for $199 complete with install kit. Get one for a 67-68 Camaro since the column is same OD as truck. I had mine in my 70 GMC for awhile with the later adapter, which works, but just hangs over a 1/16" or so.

ChevLoRay · 03-11-2009, 07:52 PM

A friend gave me a Trans Am wheel that I put on my '81 El Camino w/o any adapter. Of course, it may be that many of the aftermarket wheels you don't want are styled like the TA wheel.

I'd look at anything GM offered from the late sixties until air bags came out and see what looks good to you.

Mike C · 03-11-2009, 08:36 PM

That too is good advice. I have an 88-95 or so GMC wheel in my Jimmy. They have a nice fat grip and look good IMO. Cut just right where you can see the gauges through the spokes as well!

Andy4639 · 03-11-2009, 09:34 PM

Mid 80's corvette wheel. It's leather too!
I have had both my hands operated on for corperal tunnel so the wrap is on it to help grip better. The doctor said the bigger the better so...

powell72 · 03-11-2009, 10:00 PM

Here's my Buick wheel, it's a little later than the 442 style, late '70's.

72Levi · 03-11-2009, 10:27 PM

I like the wood ones, I installed this one, classic look.

powerline84 · 03-12-2009, 03:37 AM

Here is mine...i was going for the same kind of thing. Wanted something leather with an oldschool racing vibe. SO i went with a MOMO PROTIPO. Others may hate it but i love it.

68Stepbed · 03-12-2009, 07:56 AM

^Nice socks

I agree about the classic wheels like Classic Bowties and powell 72 have. I want one of those wheels but my belly gets in the way with the LeCarra I have now, so I definetly don't have room for a bigger wheel.

heavy71chevy · 03-12-2009, 10:12 AM

anyone ever used a 67-69 nova wheel?

truckintexas · 03-12-2009, 12:03 PM

here are some I like......

**nightmare** · 03-12-2009, 12:13 PM

How about this?

heavy71chevy · 03-12-2009, 06:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightmare

How about this?

knight rider...My truck just isnt cool enough to rock that steering wheel lol

Andy4639 · 03-13-2009, 08:16 AM

I don't think anybodies truck deserves that wheel!

It's a Ford wheel anyway it want fit!

03-11-2009, 06:55 PM	#1
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Need ideas for some kind of steering wheel Ive grown tired of seeing all the same aftermarket wheels and wanna find a steering wheel for my truck that has the muscle apeal...post up pics and suggestions for some ideas __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

03-11-2009, 07:09 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Need ideas for some kind of steering wheel oldsmobile cutlass 442 wheels look purty slick.....texan idiot's got one he'll post up soon i guess...thing is, there kinda high... early 90 chevys had a neat X designed wheel too..duno whos got one of them tho. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

03-11-2009, 07:40 PM	#3
Classic Bowties Always on the hunt... Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, OR. Posts: 5,747	Re: Need ideas for some kind of steering wheel Here's my choice on the keeper rigs... Attached Images

03-11-2009, 07:45 PM	#4
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: Need ideas for some kind of steering wheel Classic Bowties beat me to it. That's my favorite of GM's wheels. MuscleFactory has them for $199 complete with install kit. Get one for a 67-68 Camaro since the column is same OD as truck. I had mine in my 70 GMC for awhile with the later adapter, which works, but just hangs over a 1/16" or so. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-11-2009, 07:52 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Need ideas for some kind of steering wheel A friend gave me a Trans Am wheel that I put on my '81 El Camino w/o any adapter. Of course, it may be that many of the aftermarket wheels you don't want are styled like the TA wheel. I'd look at anything GM offered from the late sixties until air bags came out and see what looks good to you. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

03-11-2009, 08:36 PM	#6
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: Need ideas for some kind of steering wheel That too is good advice. I have an 88-95 or so GMC wheel in my Jimmy. They have a nice fat grip and look good IMO. Cut just right where you can see the gauges through the spokes as well! __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-11-2009, 09:34 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Need ideas for some kind of steering wheel Mid 80's corvette wheel. It's leather too! I have had both my hands operated on for corperal tunnel so the wrap is on it to help grip better. The doctor said the bigger the better so... __________________ 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.

03-11-2009, 10:00 PM	#8
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: Need ideas for some kind of steering wheel Here's my Buick wheel, it's a little later than the 442 style, late '70's. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

03-11-2009, 10:27 PM	#9
72Levi Active Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: sa tx Posts: 851	Re: Need ideas for some kind of steering wheel I like the wood ones, I installed this one, classic look. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it!

03-12-2009, 03:37 AM	#10
powerline84 Greasemonkey Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 232	Re: Need ideas for some kind of steering wheel Here is mine...i was going for the same kind of thing. Wanted something leather with an oldschool racing vibe. SO i went with a MOMO PROTIPO. Others may hate it but i love it. Attached Images __________________ 1970 cst-10 longbed speed My Baby http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3113923

03-12-2009, 07:56 AM	#11
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Need ideas for some kind of steering wheel ^Nice socks I agree about the classic wheels like Classic Bowties and powell 72 have. I want one of those wheels but my belly gets in the way with the LeCarra I have now, so I definetly don't have room for a bigger wheel. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

03-12-2009, 10:12 AM	#12
heavy71chevy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: antreville, south carolina Posts: 873	Re: Need ideas for some kind of steering wheel anyone ever used a 67-69 nova wheel? __________________ "Dixie Destroyer" 71 C10 LWB Fleet Future Blown Prostreet Monster

03-12-2009, 12:03 PM	#13
truckintexas Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Weatherford, TX Posts: 225	Re: Need ideas for some kind of steering wheel here are some I like...... Attached Images

03-13-2009, 08:16 AM	#16
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Need ideas for some kind of steering wheel I don't think anybodies truck deserves that wheel! It's a Ford wheel anyway it want fit! __________________ 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.

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