Anyone running a quick release steering wheel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**'70_402** · 03-10-2020, 10:15 AM

I'm going this route and was wondering if anyone else has done this as well.... I just purchased the NRG short hub and quick release... i'm still trying to decide what steering wheel i wanna go with... (without breaking the bank)

Anyone??

**Thealien** · 03-10-2020, 10:30 AM

Interested in replies.

weq92f · 03-10-2020, 10:52 AM

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How do those hubs work...can you use any wheel or does it take a special one?

-klb

fun in dirt · 03-10-2020, 11:09 AM

I had one years ago on a '71 Chevelle daily driver. It was no problem; just be sure to pull on it, every time after it's off & back on, to ensure it's locked in.

Killer Bee · 03-10-2020, 12:26 PM

had one in a fixed seat / fixed column race truck, pert near impossible to get in there without it

not sure where else it would be useful

**HO455** · 03-10-2020, 04:33 PM

Theft deterrent?

weq92f · 03-10-2020, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

Theft deterrent?

...That would be my use for one.

-klb

**'70_402** · 03-10-2020, 07:08 PM

Yes, Theft deterrent, would be nice to remove to work under the dash at times... and just the cool factor.

I think you can get quite a few different wheels, i think they have the same industry standard bolt patterns.

Killer Bee · 03-10-2020, 07:52 PM

I can't steel this car without a steering wheel - said no thief ever..

in jest, but short of maybe crack heads or passing teenagers, not a solid security plan..

good luck!

**Thealien** · 03-10-2020, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Killer Bee

I can't steel this car without a steering wheel - said no thief ever..

in jest, but short of maybe crack heads or passing teenagers, not a solid security plan..

good luck!

Hard to stop a ramp truck. But you can steal one of these trucks with a short piece of wire with alligator clips and a screw driver! Wouldn't hurt?

Killer Bee · 03-10-2020, 08:32 PM

in the context of stopping a 'driveoff' thief, I would place my efforts elsewhere..

beating thieves in a lot of cases is accomplished by slowing them down..

I'll concede, it's better than nothing.. and cool too if that's your gig, I got tired of it..

57larry · 03-10-2020, 09:57 PM

you can use a vice grip to steer, don't need no stinking wheel

weq92f · 03-10-2020, 11:09 PM

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Agreed...if someone is planning on taking my truck it's gonna be gone probably no matter what I do.

I'm thinking more about the impulse thief! No wheel, no deal.

-klb

**sfont66** · 03-10-2020, 11:27 PM

I like it , probably look into installing one on my truck for the cool factor alone, if it helps in the theft department so be it!
Just need to make sure what ever wheel I install doesn’t interfere with the turn signal lever. Current wheel installed by PO is terrible, hand seems to always contact the signal lever :cuss

Greasey Harley · 03-11-2020, 10:34 PM

Killer Bee · 03-11-2020, 11:03 PM

You Tube

bcfishon · 03-11-2020, 11:38 PM

I have one in my car,I have a momo steering wheel, the key is getting the right hub adapter for your steering wheel. Don't forget to compensate for the height of the adapter when anything other than a flat wheel.

**67 twins** · 03-12-2020, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thealien

Hard to stop a ramp truck. But you can steal one of these trucks with a short piece of wire with alligator clips and a screw driver! Wouldn't hurt?

Don't even need the screwdriver if it's a manual transmission

03-10-2020, 10:15 AM	#1
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Anyone running a quick release steering wheel? I'm going this route and was wondering if anyone else has done this as well.... I just purchased the NRG short hub and quick release... i'm still trying to decide what steering wheel i wanna go with... (without breaking the bank) Anyone?? __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

03-10-2020, 10:30 AM	#2
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03-10-2020, 10:52 AM	#3
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,220	Re: Anyone running a quick release steering wheel? . How do those hubs work...can you use any wheel or does it take a special one? -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

03-10-2020, 11:09 AM	#4
fun in dirt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,122	Re: Anyone running a quick release steering wheel? I had one years ago on a '71 Chevelle daily driver. It was no problem; just be sure to pull on it, every time after it's off & back on, to ensure it's locked in. __________________ '72 C to K20 "Cannibalizer" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...32#post8653432 '85 K30 "Big Nassy" [B]'85 C10 [B] "Corpse" '01 2500 Suburban ...party wagon & tow truck '06 Silverado SS...DD '06 C1500 WT...DD '07 Classic C1500 WT...DD Built & sold cause can't keep 'em all: '72 Blazer "The Bucket" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=433190 '55 Chevy straight axle gasser https://www.trifive.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173938 '69 Pro Street Chevelle http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=332541 '86 M1031 CUCV http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=553619

03-10-2020, 12:26 PM	#5
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,809	Re: Anyone running a quick release steering wheel? had one in a fixed seat / fixed column race truck, pert near impossible to get in there without it not sure where else it would be useful __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

03-10-2020, 04:33 PM	#6
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,351	Re: Anyone running a quick release steering wheel? Theft deterrent? __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

03-10-2020, 07:08 PM	#8
'70_402 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Pampa, Texas Posts: 1,553	Re: Anyone running a quick release steering wheel? Yes, Theft deterrent, would be nice to remove to work under the dash at times... and just the cool factor. I think you can get quite a few different wheels, i think they have the same industry standard bolt patterns. __________________ https://www.ebay.com/itm/29620574751...mis&media=COPY

03-10-2020, 07:52 PM	#9
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,809	Re: Anyone running a quick release steering wheel? I can't steel this car without a steering wheel - said no thief ever.. in jest, but short of maybe crack heads or passing teenagers, not a solid security plan.. good luck! __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

03-10-2020, 08:32 PM	#11
Killer Bee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Barber City, CA Posts: 4,809	Re: Anyone running a quick release steering wheel? in the context of stopping a 'driveoff' thief, I would place my efforts elsewhere.. beating thieves in a lot of cases is accomplished by slowing them down.. I'll concede, it's better than nothing.. and cool too if that's your gig, I got tired of it.. __________________ *I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it*

03-10-2020, 09:57 PM	#12
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,161	Re: Anyone running a quick release steering wheel? you can use a vice grip to steer, don't need no stinking wheel

03-10-2020, 11:09 PM	#13
weq92f Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dallas Texas Posts: 3,220	Re: Anyone running a quick release steering wheel? . Agreed...if someone is planning on taking my truck it's gonna be gone probably no matter what I do. I'm thinking more about the impulse thief! No wheel, no deal. -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

03-10-2020, 11:27 PM	#14
sfont66 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Pine City MN Posts: 363	Re: Anyone running a quick release steering wheel? I like it , probably look into installing one on my truck for the cool factor alone, if it helps in the theft department so be it! Just need to make sure what ever wheel I install doesn’t interfere with the turn signal lever. Current wheel installed by PO is terrible, hand seems to always contact the signal lever :cuss __________________ 72 C10, Was a 350,M20, Brodix heads,Comp cam, Edelbrock intake&carb, Hedman hedders LWB. Project is now a 5.3(L33) w/PRC stage 2.5 CNC ported 243heads, BTR RedHot cam,Holley Terminator X, T56 magnum. SWB, Boyd tank. 4.5/4 Drop http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...My72c10project

03-11-2020, 10:34 PM	#15
Greasey Harley Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Post Falls, ID Posts: 898	Re: Anyone running a quick release steering wheel?

03-11-2020, 11:38 PM	#17
bcfishon Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: canby,oregon Posts: 356	Re: Anyone running a quick release steering wheel? I have one in my car,I have a momo steering wheel, the key is getting the right hub adapter for your steering wheel. Don't forget to compensate for the height of the adapter when anything other than a flat wheel. Attached Images

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