1968 Camaro steering wheel install - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bMr · 01-08-2018, 10:37 PM

This is up there with one of the most enjoyable changes I've ever made, certainly so for the ease of install: the 1968 Camaro walnut steering wheel.

If you're steering wheel shopping here are a couple of notes that may be of use: this wheel is almost 1.5" smaller in diameter than the stock wheel; it's actually a deeper dish than stock '72 truck wheel, but with the smaller diameter means it offers roughly the same driving position; the rim itself is thin, just like the original truck wheel; the walnut is faux, just like the original Camaro. Best of all, the 1968 Camaro wheel is truly a bolt-in change. This wheel is from OER.

**special-K** · 01-08-2018, 11:56 PM

That looks great. That's a popular steering wheel swap, although most did the comfort grip. Now that they are reproduced it's practical to use the rosewood wheel.

**Canuckvetter** · 01-09-2018, 12:44 AM

I did a blue Chevelle comfort grip swap last spring. Love the look,love the feel. Easy swap.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1515472922

CG · 01-09-2018, 10:00 AM

Both wheels look great. Seems like the dish puts it a little closer to the ol gut though, and "some" of us need all the room we can get =)

bMr · 01-09-2018, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by CG

Both wheels look great. Seems like the dish puts it a little closer to the ol gut though, and "some" of us need all the room we can get =)

That would be me, guilty as charged!

When I measured the dish of the Camaro wheel on the workbench I was immediately like, "uh oh!" But there's more to positioning than dish alone and the decrease in diameter over the stock truck wheel helps in this regard.

I find it to be a bit roomier than the stock wheel because the bottom of the wheel isn't as low, and yet with the dish it is still as comfortable to steer with my thumb and index finger at the 9 o'clock position and elbow on the window sill. (If that makes any sense?)

demian5 · 01-09-2018, 02:20 PM

Mine is from a 60s Vette but same principle, however, being a GMC, I opted for a Corvette center cap. Nice upgrade!

midniteblues · 01-09-2018, 08:09 PM

Those wheels will always look go on just about any classic from the era.

I used a standard oe 67 camaro wheel on my 71 k20 and got a 67-68 truck horn button too work with it.

Here's a terrible pic

demian5 · 01-09-2018, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by midniteblues

Here's a terrible pic

I swear office, I had no clue how fast I was going

kingNothing · 01-09-2018, 09:22 PM

Will the 68 camaro hub work for our trucks? I have just a comfort grip wheel I bought used.

Mike C · 01-09-2018, 09:31 PM

Yes, the 67-68 hub perfect. Not the 69 which is for a column with ignition lock and the adapter is larger diameter.

**lolife99** · 01-09-2018, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kingNothing

Will the 68 camaro hub work for our trucks? I have just a comfort grip wheel I bought used.

Yes.
The 67-68 Camaro hub matches the diameter of the truck steering column.
The 69 Camaro hub is a larger diameter.

Andy4639 · 01-09-2018, 10:00 PM

From what I remember the standard Camaro and Corvair wheels the hubs are made to them you don't take them a part. Pictured is a Corvair standard wheel which basically is a Camaro wheel.
The 67 Chevelle wheel is alo 1 piece. This one is in my 71.

bMr · 01-10-2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

From what I remember the standard Camaro and Corvair wheels the hubs are made to them you don't take them a part. Pictured is a Corvair standard wheel which basically is a Camaro wheel.
The 67 Chevelle wheel is alo 1 piece. This one is in my 71.

The wheel assembly that is the subject of this post is most definitely a separate wheel and hub. Below is the part from Classic Industries.

https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...ts/*r6532.html

alsriv2 · 01-10-2018, 11:19 AM

My truck came with that wheel when I bought it 7 years ago. Now that I am starting to drive it, I had to swap out the wheel with one that didn't have the 4 1/2" setback. I am one of those who needs a bit more room due to being 6'4".
I now have one of those wheels sitting around that I can't use.

Droff · 01-10-2018, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by alsriv2

My truck came with that wheel when I bought it 7 years ago. Now that I am starting to drive it, I had to swap out the wheel with one that didn't have the 4 1/2" setback. I am one of those who needs a bit more room due to being 6'4".
I now have one of those wheels sitting around that I can't use.

Which wheel do you have sitting around? Any interest in selling?

Andy4639 · 01-10-2018, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by bMr

The wheel assembly that is the subject of this post is most definitely a separate wheel and hub. Below is the part from Classic Industries.

Here's a terrible pic https://www.classicindustries.com/pr...ts/*r6532.html

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midniteblues Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install

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Those wheels will always look go on just about any classic from the era.

I used a standard oe 67 camaro wheel on my 71 k20 and got a 67-68 truck horn button too work with it.

This was the reason for my post.

The three prong wheel is a opitional steering wheel for a Camaro but it's not the standard wheel that came in them.

Yes I agree the one the OP shows does come a part. The hubs are basically the same but some small minor differences are noted on other forums. Horn springs locations and turn signal cam differences also.[
Depending on the site you order from to is a guess as to if it will work are not. I have several hubs that work on my SS Impala that will also work on my trucks. But I have to change out the horn stuff.
The wheels pictured has a Corvette hub which is correct except it's a tad bigger diameter than the column.

TJUCLA98 · 12-07-2018, 08:52 PM

Hi bMR, did the OER steering wheel work with your stock horn assembly? I am having difficulty fitting the stock horn assembly in my 68 c10 onto the OER steering wheel's horn button. Any suggestions?

**DA71Grande** · 12-07-2018, 09:29 PM

I put a oem comfort grip with a gmc horn button

**Canuckvetter** · 12-07-2018, 10:03 PM

I installed a camaro wheel with a corvette horn button to keep my 327 L79 copo theme.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1544234374

TJUCLA98 · 12-07-2018, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Canuckvetter

I installed a camaro wheel with a corvette horn button to keep my 327 L79 copo theme.

Ok thanks. I think I figured it out, the company I bought the steering wheel from sent the wheel, hub & horn button but no hardware or horn assembly.

Thanks for the input.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1544234374

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72c20customcamper · 12-08-2018, 10:51 AM

I put the comfort grip on the 72

Mike C · 12-08-2018, 11:37 AM

The Comfortgrip wheel has less dish than the faux wood wheels I think. I have the Comfortgrip wheel in my 69 Camaro, my 69 short step, and in my 79 CJ-5. I think they look great, feel great, and work so much better than the crappy aftermarket horn setups.

bMr · 12-08-2018, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TJUCLA98

Ok thanks. I think I figured it out, the company I bought the steering wheel from sent the wheel, hub & horn button but no hardware or horn assembly.

Thanks for the input.

Sounds like you're already on a solution; I don't recall the specifics of the horn install other than it all worked together...eventually. I do remember staring at the parts for a bit and wondering how all the puzzle pieces went back together! As another poster mentioned, one of the best things about going this route was the OE performance of the horn button assembly. Some aftermarket horn assemblies can be sub-optimal.

A year in I still love this modification.

TJUCLA98 · 12-08-2018, 03:54 PM

Thanks for the reply bMR much appreciated.

**71blksuper4x4** · 07-02-2020, 10:57 AM

bMr, I just bought the R6532 steering wheel kit from OER. Is that the same wheel you used? How is the wheel holding up? Do you have anymore pics of the the wheel in the sunlight? Thanks Trevor

01-08-2018, 10:37 PM	#1
bMr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Auburn Posts: 78	1968 Camaro steering wheel install This is up there with one of the most enjoyable changes I've ever made, certainly so for the ease of install: the 1968 Camaro walnut steering wheel. If you're steering wheel shopping here are a couple of notes that may be of use: this wheel is almost 1.5" smaller in diameter than the stock wheel; it's actually a deeper dish than stock '72 truck wheel, but with the smaller diameter means it offers roughly the same driving position; the rim itself is thin, just like the original truck wheel; the walnut is faux, just like the original Camaro. Best of all, the 1968 Camaro wheel is truly a bolt-in change. This wheel is from OER. Attached Images

01-08-2018, 11:56 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install That looks great. That's a popular steering wheel swap, although most did the comfort grip. Now that they are reproduced it's practical to use the rosewood wheel. __________________ "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 ~

01-09-2018, 12:44 AM	#3
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,047	Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install I did a blue Chevelle comfort grip swap last spring. Love the look,love the feel. Easy swap. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1515472922 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

01-09-2018, 10:00 AM	#4
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,989	Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install Both wheels look great. Seems like the dish puts it a little closer to the ol gut though, and "some" of us need all the room we can get =) __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

01-09-2018, 02:20 PM	#6
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install Mine is from a 60s Vette but same principle, however, being a GMC, I opted for a Corvette center cap. Nice upgrade! __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

01-09-2018, 08:09 PM	#7
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install Those wheels will always look go on just about any classic from the era. I used a standard oe 67 camaro wheel on my 71 k20 and got a 67-68 truck horn button too work with it. Here's a terrible pic Attached Images __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.

01-09-2018, 09:22 PM	#9
kingNothing Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Boaz,Al Posts: 209	Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install Will the 68 camaro hub work for our trucks? I have just a comfort grip wheel I bought used. __________________ Yeah' well sometimes nothin' can be a real cool hand Lucas Jackson

01-09-2018, 09:31 PM	#10
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install Yes, the 67-68 hub perfect. Not the 69 which is for a column with ignition lock and the adapter is larger diameter. __________________ 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

01-09-2018, 10:00 PM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install From what I remember the standard Camaro and Corvair wheels the hubs are made to them you don't take them a part. Pictured is a Corvair standard wheel which basically is a Camaro wheel. The 67 Chevelle wheel is alo 1 piece. This one is in my 71. 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.

01-10-2018, 11:19 AM	#14
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install My truck came with that wheel when I bought it 7 years ago. Now that I am starting to drive it, I had to swap out the wheel with one that didn't have the 4 1/2" setback. I am one of those who needs a bit more room due to being 6'4". I now have one of those wheels sitting around that I can't use. __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB

12-07-2018, 08:52 PM	#17
TJUCLA98 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 39	Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install Hi bMR, did the OER steering wheel work with your stock horn assembly? I am having difficulty fitting the stock horn assembly in my 68 c10 onto the OER steering wheel's horn button. Any suggestions? __________________ Tony J

12-07-2018, 09:29 PM	#18
DA71Grande Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Liberty Twp, Ohio Posts: 342	Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install I put a oem comfort grip with a gmc horn button Attached Images __________________ Doug 71 Sierra Grande C25 16 Sierra 2500HD All Terrain 23 Chevy Tahoe Z71 https://paypal.me/digdug7131?locale.x=en_US

12-07-2018, 10:03 PM	#19
Canuckvetter How did I get this OLD! Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Lamont County, AB, CANADA Posts: 1,047	Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install I installed a camaro wheel with a corvette horn button to keep my 327 L79 copo theme. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1544234374 Attached Images __________________ 1967 Oshawa built LWB Fleetside. 327,3 OTT, 515 Vermilion, CST, PS, PB, Shoulder Harness, Tach,Vac, Speed Warning, Choke Delete, Manual Throttle, Fawn interior. Dealer installed A/C 04/2015, N34 Rosewood Wheel 06/2023 Members who I have met personally. Metaldoc, chevnkevin, 62 Longbed, 72LHorn, 72MARIO, YBNORML, TBONE1964, Classic Bowties, Chevemall, Dagnabbitt.

12-08-2018, 10:51 AM	#21
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,630	Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install I put the comfort grip on the 72 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.

12-08-2018, 11:37 AM	#22
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,723	Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install The Comfortgrip wheel has less dish than the faux wood wheels I think. I have the Comfortgrip wheel in my 69 Camaro, my 69 short step, and in my 79 CJ-5. I think they look great, feel great, and work so much better than the crappy aftermarket horn setups. __________________ 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



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12-08-2018, 03:54 PM	#24
TJUCLA98 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Upland, CA Posts: 39	Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install Thanks for the reply bMR much appreciated. __________________ Tony J

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71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: 1968 Camaro steering wheel install bMr, I just bought the R6532 steering wheel kit from OER. Is that the same wheel you used? How is the wheel holding up? Do you have anymore pics of the the wheel in the sunlight? Thanks Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

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