3 spoke steering wheel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

prin · 04-03-2015, 01:26 PM

So I am in search of a 3 spoke steering wheel. Who would you guys suggest?

leftybass209 · 04-03-2015, 01:34 PM

You narrowed it down to a multitude of styles! Are you looking for holes on the spokes, ribbed, slotted? I don't recommend the grant wheel. It has a nice finish, feel, and depth, but the horn design leaves a lot to be desired. Best of luck!

**jeffahart** · 04-03-2015, 01:56 PM

I just bought and returned a Wood three spoke grant. I fixed the horn issue by making plastic flat springs so the horn worked independently of the horn cap. But the wood separated at the joints on the wheel rim and I only had the wheel on for one week. I sent it back on Tuesday.

prin · 04-03-2015, 02:15 PM

For my truck, I don't know if a Wood wheel will be a good choice. Just looking for a stock looking wheel that would be 3 spoke.

**michael bustamante** · 04-03-2015, 04:30 PM

like a 67-68 wheel?

cpavelko · 04-03-2015, 05:41 PM

I went with a 1967 Chevelle Steering Wheel. Its like a deluxe version of the 67-68 pickup wheel with added horn buttons on the two spokes:
http://www.autoobsession.com/images/.../9745764.1.jpg
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569962

The 1967 Impala wheel is similiar:
http://www.camaros.org/images/swheel/sw_67N30.jpg

I have a 3 spoke stock 67-68 wheel if you want it but needs to be painted.

**jeffahart** · 04-03-2015, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpavelko

I went with a 1967 Chevelle Steering Wheel. Its like a deluxe version of the 67-68 pickup wheel with added horn buttons on the two spokes:
http://www.autoobsession.com/images/.../9745764.1.jpg
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569962

The 1967 Impala wheel is similiar:
http://www.camaros.org/images/swheel/sw_67N30.jpg

I have a 3 spoke stock 67-68 wheel if you want it but needs to be painted.

What year is your truck? Did you resurrect an original or by a reproduction? If it's a reproduction, what do you think of it? I'm looking for a wheel right now also and just want something decent that's going to last awhile.

**Classic Bowties** · 04-03-2015, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by prin

So I am in search of a 3 spoke steering wheel. Who would you guys suggest?

Here's my all time favorite 3 spoke steering wheel. Mel

**special-K** · 04-03-2015, 09:15 PM

The Comfort Grips are sim-ply spor-tay. I do like those car wheels shown,too

**WIDESIDE72** · 04-04-2015, 09:24 AM

I bought a repro black comfort grip for mine recently on eBay for just under $200 for everything but the horn contact stud.

I sure would like to find a turquoise one for the next truck. I suppose it's suppose it's black underneath and painted anyway?

cpavelko · 04-05-2015, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jeffahart

What year is your truck? Did you resurrect an original or by a reproduction? If it's a reproduction, what do you think of it? I'm looking for a wheel right now also and just want something decent that's going to last awhile.

I went with an original wheel and used a~65-67 Nova horn button with the standard chevy truck horn cup behind it.

cpavelko · 04-05-2015, 01:38 PM

Another note on the stock wheel. It's 17" same as the factory truck wheels. It has a hard grip and is a little skinnier than more modern wheels. I added the wrap to protect the grip from cracking, heat on my hands from it roasting in the sun and overall comfort.
I have the 3 spoke GM sport wheel( as seen above posts) on my muscle car. 15" diameter and the factory plastic they used usually gets sticky. The aftermarket ones shouldn't do this?
It comes down to preference

Andy4639 · 04-05-2015, 02:03 PM

SS Chevelle wheel covered with leather wrap by myself. I install pipe foam under it also.
The one is after I painted it but before I covered it.

kowboy63 · 04-05-2015, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

SS Chevelle wheel covered with leather wrap by myself. I install pipe foam under it also.
The one is after I painted it but before I covered it.

That's a good looking wheel Andy, covered or not covered.

Andy4639 · 04-06-2015, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by kowboy63

That's a good looking wheel Andy, covered or not covered.

Thanks, I re did it myself and because I have had corpal tunnel in both hands I like a thick grip steering wheel. The foam and leather serve me well.

bronze 72 super · 04-06-2015, 10:19 AM

I have a original comfort grip in my '71 Longhorn. Looks good in the truck. I also have a original one in my 1970 El Camino. Have one more as a wall decoration along with a original wood rimmed wheel from a '67 Vette. They do get stinky, but if used on a daily basis and kept out of the sun, they don't get that bad.

Kowtown · 04-06-2015, 07:57 PM

Camaro Steering Wheel (Dlx Woodgrain) 3 Spoke. National Parts Depot Part #C-6513-1W. Filled and painted to match.
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04-03-2015, 01:26 PM	#1
prin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 172	3 spoke steering wheel So I am in search of a 3 spoke steering wheel. Who would you guys suggest?

04-03-2015, 01:34 PM	#2
leftybass209 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 2,189	Re: 3 spoke steering wheel You narrowed it down to a multitude of styles! Are you looking for holes on the spokes, ribbed, slotted? I don't recommend the grant wheel. It has a nice finish, feel, and depth, but the horn design leaves a lot to be desired. Best of luck!

04-03-2015, 01:56 PM	#3
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,907	Re: 3 spoke steering wheel I just bought and returned a Wood three spoke grant. I fixed the horn issue by making plastic flat springs so the horn worked independently of the horn cap. But the wood separated at the joints on the wheel rim and I only had the wheel on for one week. I sent it back on Tuesday. __________________ White K20

04-03-2015, 02:15 PM	#4
prin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 172	Re: 3 spoke steering wheel For my truck, I don't know if a Wood wheel will be a good choice. Just looking for a stock looking wheel that would be 3 spoke.

04-03-2015, 04:30 PM	#5
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: 3 spoke steering wheel like a 67-68 wheel? __________________ 1967custom

04-03-2015, 05:41 PM	#6
cpavelko Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 121	Re: 3 spoke steering wheel I went with a 1967 Chevelle Steering Wheel. Its like a deluxe version of the 67-68 pickup wheel with added horn buttons on the two spokes: http://www.autoobsession.com/images/.../9745764.1.jpg http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=569962 The 1967 Impala wheel is similiar: http://www.camaros.org/images/swheel/sw_67N30.jpg I have a 3 spoke stock 67-68 wheel if you want it but needs to be painted. Last edited by cpavelko; 04-03-2015 at 05:43 PM. Reason: Added a link

04-03-2015, 09:15 PM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 3 spoke steering wheel The Comfort Grips are sim-ply spor-tay. I do like those car wheels shown,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 ~

04-04-2015, 09:24 AM	#10
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,500	Re: 3 spoke steering wheel I bought a repro black comfort grip for mine recently on eBay for just under $200 for everything but the horn contact stud. I sure would like to find a turquoise one for the next truck. I suppose it's suppose it's black underneath and painted anyway?

04-05-2015, 01:38 PM	#12
cpavelko Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 121	Re: 3 spoke steering wheel Another note on the stock wheel. It's 17" same as the factory truck wheels. It has a hard grip and is a little skinnier than more modern wheels. I added the wrap to protect the grip from cracking, heat on my hands from it roasting in the sun and overall comfort. I have the 3 spoke GM sport wheel( as seen above posts) on my muscle car. 15" diameter and the factory plastic they used usually gets sticky. The aftermarket ones shouldn't do this? It comes down to preference

04-05-2015, 02:03 PM	#13
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 3 spoke steering wheel SS Chevelle wheel covered with leather wrap by myself. I install pipe foam under it also. The one is after I painted it but before I covered it. 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.

04-06-2015, 10:19 AM	#16
bronze 72 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Rufus Oregon Posts: 1,186	Re: 3 spoke steering wheel I have a original comfort grip in my '71 Longhorn. Looks good in the truck. I also have a original one in my 1970 El Camino. Have one more as a wall decoration along with a original wood rimmed wheel from a '67 Vette. They do get stinky, but if used on a daily basis and kept out of the sun, they don't get that bad.

04-06-2015, 07:57 PM	#17
Kowtown Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Kissimmee Fl. Posts: 39	Re: 3 spoke steering wheel Camaro Steering Wheel (Dlx Woodgrain) 3 Spoke. National Parts Depot Part #C-6513-1W. Filled and painted to match. Last edited by Kowtown; 04-06-2015 at 08:03 PM.

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