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

Duncan_s · 02-09-2024, 03:20 AM

Had to find a steering wheel to replace my old steering wheel that looked like it had a bad time at a nuclear testing facility. pretty sure its a 1st generation chevy truck steering wheel. bolted up perfectly to my 1972 steering wheel, had to swap out some hardware from my original steering wheel but the horn works perfect!

what are you guys running for steering wheels in your trucks?

**Rust_never_sleeps** · 02-09-2024, 04:05 AM

I've got the 15" repro of the one you removed(from LMC)

**special-K** · 02-09-2024, 08:19 AM

First generation C10 but certainly not first generation Chevy Truck. Anyway, I've runs a dozen or more different Chevy car and truck steering wheels in my 67-72 Chevy Trucks over the years. They all interchange. Comfort Grip, Camaro, 88-94, and '60s car horn ring type, mostly

**1970cstblazer** · 02-09-2024, 08:25 AM

I like the look of the OEM '69-'72 wheel, but I may switch to the more sensible 15" repro.

Mike C · 02-09-2024, 09:20 AM

My personal favorite is the 69 Camaro comfortgrip wheel using a 67-68 Camaro hub which is same diameter as the truck column.

The wheel was used in other vehicles as well, but the Camaro I believe is where it showed up originally and I know the 67-68 hub for when the ignition was on the dash works perfectly in the truck.

https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/7959...CABEgKJTPD_BwE

**Palf70Step** · 02-09-2024, 11:14 AM

I am using the 88-94 GM truck wheel. Little smalller than stock and comfortable to hold. I also used a cover as it get hot here in the southern sun.

Duncan_s · 02-09-2024, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

First generation C10 but certainly not first generation Chevy Truck. Anyway, I've runs a dozen or more different Chevy car and truck steering wheels in my 67-72 Chevy Trucks over the years. They all interchange. Comfort Grip, Camaro, 88-94, and '60s car horn ring type, mostly

yeah thats what i meant. i love that so many chevy steering wheels as re able to bolt on without the use of adapters.

Duncan_s · 02-09-2024, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Palf70Step

I am using the 88-94 GM truck wheel. Little smalller than stock and comfortable to hold. I also used a cover as it get hot here in the southern sun.

those seem super popular and they look pretty good. i wanted a more traditional look to mine i also dont have power steering so i really do need a big steering wheel.

**dmjlambert** · 02-09-2024, 08:09 PM

That's my favorite steering wheel and horn button you have Duncan_s. I have it on my 1969 truck. If I sell my truck I'll be keeping the wheel. It is a 62-65 Chevy II steering wheel and also was the one-year-only 1966 C10 standard wheel. I have it on my list of things to do to paint it and make it look new.

**HO455** · 02-09-2024, 08:57 PM

Actual "First Gen" steering wheel. Just for amusement only.

https://driving.ca/features/feature-...in-to-this-day

**dmjlambert** · 02-09-2024, 09:38 PM

That is pretty interesting and is now my second favorite. I wonder what those levers in the steering wheel do and how they work.

**RenoKeene** · 02-09-2024, 10:46 PM

This one seemed to work with the theme of my build.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-10-2024, 12:51 AM

When I first bought my '71 GMC Jimmy, the PO had mounted a tiny Grant wheel.
Steering geometry was all wrong.
After it came off in my hand -- in traffic -- it had to go. Lucky he also included the 17'' stock '71 wheel. After I put it on, the truck handled perfectly, and I intuitively knew where the nose was pointed by feel.

But I am long-accustomed to the '67-'68 3 Spoke wheel, like on my '68 Stepside. I like the way it fits between my fingers. At 16'' it's less unweildy than the '69+ style.
Someday, I may put a 3-Spoke wheel in the '71 Jimmy, and move the Headlights and Wiper switches to the positions as they are set up on the '68. That way all my controls will be uniform. [I have a '68 GMC chrome horn button.]

**raggedjim** · 02-10-2024, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmjlambert

That is pretty interesting and is now my second favorite. I wonder what those levers in the steering wheel do and how they work.

Hand throttle and spark advance.

ZEKE68 · 02-10-2024, 09:19 AM

I got a new replacement 67 - 68 three spoke for my 68.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-10-2024, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ZEKE68

I got a new replacement 67 - 68 three spoke for my 68.

Great.
Seen them in the LMC catalog. I heard the early ones were too flexible -- hope they fixed that. At three bills they're kinda spendy. IMO. But finding a nice OEM wheel can be difficult 50 + years after-the-fact.

**CAMAROBOY68SS** · 02-11-2024, 01:05 AM

I always run a comfort grip wheel in my old Chevy's and currently have a blue one in my 68. The come in a few colors besides Black. I think they repop red along with the blue. I think there was other colors offered on original wheels. They were also used on Buicks in the same time frame.

**Richard** · 02-11-2024, 05:25 AM

Steering wheel I am using on my truck. Similar to comfort grip but 15", fatter and leather covered. Feels good in hand at this point. Steering will be effortless with the ram assist on my truck. A bit worried it will feel to easy..

**raggedjim** · 02-11-2024, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CAMAROBOY68SS

I always run a comfort grip wheel in my old Chevy's and currently have a blue one in my 68. The come in a few colors besides Black. I think they repop red along with the blue. I think there was other colors offered on original wheels. They were also used on Buicks in the same time frame.

One in green.

70 shorty · 02-11-2024, 10:09 AM

I have the same Grant aftermarket wheel that RenoKeene has. I like it because it looks similar to the comfort grip wheel at a fraction of the cost. Real wood on the wheel, and thick grip are a plus in my opinion as well.

**special-K** · 02-11-2024, 12:34 PM

I was going to build the '72 Short bed I had into a white Cheyenne Super with red inside the bed and interior. I have this era correct steering Caprice steering wheel I was going to use to add an extra touch of woodgrain. It's really rare. It even has woodgrain in the rim. Sold the truck as is years ago

**K10-Kansas** · 02-12-2024, 11:09 PM

I bought a 15 inch reproduction

Duncan_s · 02-13-2024, 01:18 AM

A lot of great steering wheels, thanks all. these trucks look so good with so many different steering wheels.

**'68OrangeSunshine** · 02-13-2024, 01:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K10-Kansas

I bought a 15 inch reproduction

Nice color.

**68 C10 Driver** · 02-13-2024, 11:27 AM

This was what I decided to go with, a 1965 El Camino steering wheel. Being it is a car steering wheel, I did have to build out the base of the wheel so it aligns with the steering column which is larger in diameter. I like the look of the classic steering wheels, they were definitely works of art.

02-09-2024, 03:20 AM	#1
Duncan_s Registered User Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: near salem, oregon Posts: 53	Steering wheel choices Had to find a steering wheel to replace my old steering wheel that looked like it had a bad time at a nuclear testing facility. pretty sure its a 1st generation chevy truck steering wheel. bolted up perfectly to my 1972 steering wheel, had to swap out some hardware from my original steering wheel but the horn works perfect! what are you guys running for steering wheels in your trucks? Attached Images

02-09-2024, 04:05 AM	#2
Rust_never_sleeps Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: San Ramon,CA Posts: 629	Re: Steering wheel choices I've got the 15" repro of the one you removed(from LMC) Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Custom longbed 350/350 Code: __ ______\|__]\____ ....\|___(o)_____(o)_] Last edited by Rust_never_sleeps; 02-13-2024 at 07:22 PM.

02-09-2024, 08:19 AM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Steering wheel choices First generation C10 but certainly not first generation Chevy Truck. Anyway, I've runs a dozen or more different Chevy car and truck steering wheels in my 67-72 Chevy Trucks over the years. They all interchange. Comfort Grip, Camaro, 88-94, and '60s car horn ring type, mostly __________________ "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 ~

02-09-2024, 08:25 AM	#4
1970cstblazer All stock and staying that way Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Elkland, PA Posts: 1,914	Re: Steering wheel choices I like the look of the OEM '69-'72 wheel, but I may switch to the more sensible 15" repro. __________________ 1970 K/5 Blazer CST 4WD, TOTM winner December 2024! Medium Bronze, 93k ACT. miles, 350, 4 speed, rear positraction, 16.5" x 8.25" HD wheel option, tilt, tach, vacuum, AM/FM, manual throttle...Dad ordered and purchased new 4/70. Currently frame off restoration finally getting close to completion.. 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 2WD, DK Blue/White, 90K ACT. miles, 402, TH400, 4.10 open, tilt, tach, vacuum, A/C, AM/FM, manual throttle.. A mostly original paint never rusted Texas survivor... 2017 Sierra 1500 SLT 4WD, Black, 45k miles, 5.3, 6L80E, 3.42 LS, 20" polished wheels, everything but moonroof and 6.2... 2019 Canyon SLT 4WD, White, 62k miles, 3.6, 8L45, 3.23 LS, 18" wheels

02-09-2024, 09:20 AM	#5
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: Steering wheel choices My personal favorite is the 69 Camaro comfortgrip wheel using a 67-68 Camaro hub which is same diameter as the truck column. The wheel was used in other vehicles as well, but the Camaro I believe is where it showed up originally and I know the 67-68 hub for when the ignition was on the dash works perfectly in the truck. https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/7959...CABEgKJTPD_BwE __________________ 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

02-09-2024, 11:14 AM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,274	Re: Steering wheel choices I am using the 88-94 GM truck wheel. Little smalller than stock and comfortable to hold. I also used a cover as it get hot here in the southern sun. Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

02-09-2024, 08:09 PM	#9
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,900	Re: Steering wheel choices That's my favorite steering wheel and horn button you have Duncan_s. I have it on my 1969 truck. If I sell my truck I'll be keeping the wheel. It is a 62-65 Chevy II steering wheel and also was the one-year-only 1966 C10 standard wheel. I have it on my list of things to do to paint it and make it look new.

02-09-2024, 08:57 PM	#10
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,431	Re: Steering wheel choices Actual "First Gen" steering wheel. Just for amusement only. https://driving.ca/features/feature-...in-to-this-day Attached Images __________________ 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

02-09-2024, 09:38 PM	#11
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,900	Re: Steering wheel choices That is pretty interesting and is now my second favorite. I wonder what those levers in the steering wheel do and how they work.

02-09-2024, 10:46 PM	#12
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,034	Re: Steering wheel choices This one seemed to work with the theme of my build. Attached Images __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

02-10-2024, 12:51 AM	#13
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,539	Re: Steering wheel choices When I first bought my '71 GMC Jimmy, the PO had mounted a tiny Grant wheel. Steering geometry was all wrong. After it came off in my hand -- in traffic -- it had to go. Lucky he also included the 17'' stock '71 wheel. After I put it on, the truck handled perfectly, and I intuitively knew where the nose was pointed by feel. But I am long-accustomed to the '67-'68 3 Spoke wheel, like on my '68 Stepside. I like the way it fits between my fingers. At 16'' it's less unweildy than the '69+ style. Someday, I may put a 3-Spoke wheel in the '71 Jimmy, and move the Headlights and Wiper switches to the positions as they are set up on the '68. That way all my controls will be uniform. [I have a '68 GMC chrome horn button.] __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.

02-10-2024, 09:19 AM	#15
ZEKE68 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Space Coast, Florida Posts: 403	Re: Steering wheel choices I got a new replacement 67 - 68 three spoke for my 68. __________________ 1968 SWB Step Side, Big Block, 4L80E , Running!

02-11-2024, 01:05 AM	#17
CAMAROBOY68SS Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2022 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 498	Re: Steering wheel choices I always run a comfort grip wheel in my old Chevy's and currently have a blue one in my 68. The come in a few colors besides Black. I think they repop red along with the blue. I think there was other colors offered on original wheels. They were also used on Buicks in the same time frame. Attached Images __________________ The Twins: 1968 C10 SWB - Blue 327/5 Speed 1968 Camaro SS/RS - Blue 327/4speed C10 Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=833278 The "Others" 1933 Ford Pickup (Camaro in disguise) 2017 Camaro SS Life long Chevy guy

02-11-2024, 05:25 AM	#18
Richard Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Southern California Posts: 2,915	Re: Steering wheel choices Steering wheel I am using on my truck. Similar to comfort grip but 15", fatter and leather covered. Feels good in hand at this point. Steering will be effortless with the ram assist on my truck. A bit worried it will feel to easy.. Attached Images __________________ Richard 1972 K10 Custom Deluxe SWB Fleetside My build https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=800746

02-11-2024, 10:09 AM	#20
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,772	Re: Steering wheel choices I have the same Grant aftermarket wheel that RenoKeene has. I like it because it looks similar to the comfort grip wheel at a fraction of the cost. Real wood on the wheel, and thick grip are a plus in my opinion as well. __________________ 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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02-11-2024, 12:34 PM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Steering wheel choices I was going to build the '72 Short bed I had into a white Cheyenne Super with red inside the bed and interior. I have this era correct steering Caprice steering wheel I was going to use to add an extra touch of woodgrain. It's really rare. It even has woodgrain in the rim. Sold the truck as is years ago Attached Images __________________ "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 ~

02-12-2024, 11:09 PM	#22
K10-Kansas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Kansas City Posts: 497	Re: Steering wheel choices I bought a 15 inch reproduction Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 manual cab. 76 4x4 chassis. Cut short frame. Carbureted Blueprint 350, automatic 700r4. ~ James

02-13-2024, 01:18 AM	#23
Duncan_s Registered User Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: near salem, oregon Posts: 53	Re: Steering wheel choices A lot of great steering wheels, thanks all. these trucks look so good with so many different steering wheels.

02-13-2024, 11:27 AM	#25
68 C10 Driver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 651	Re: Steering wheel choices This was what I decided to go with, a 1965 El Camino steering wheel. Being it is a car steering wheel, I did have to build out the base of the wheel so it aligns with the steering column which is larger in diameter. I like the look of the classic steering wheels, they were definitely works of art. Attached Images

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