Late 80's steering wheel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ThatOneBlue67 · 09-06-2006, 08:16 PM

I have the stock 1967 Chevy steering wheel and horn cap on my truck and was just thinking about changing it to a more "racey" one with better grip and slightly shorter diameter.

I have seen a lot of the 1988-up Chevy steering wheels on the 67-72 trucks. Is there a particular reason for using this type? Are they just more comfortable or what?

Just curious mainly. The only reason I'm keeping the old steering wheel is the fact that it really completes the classic look of things with it's thin grip, classic "three arm" structure and original horn cap. The words CHEVROLET DIVISION still stick out real well. It's pretty cool.

Does anyone else find the 67-68 steering wheels to be "cool looking"?

HeavyD · 09-06-2006, 09:08 PM

The late model ones can be had for almost nothing, that is why I think they are seen so often. I like the stock wheel, but it is easy to put back on at a later date if you decide to swap wheels. If you want a more original appearing wheel with a smaller diameter, try a corvette wheel like the one in the pic. They look good, and can had with a number of grip colors, as they were offered on a few different cars in the 70's. Perhaps board members can remember what models and years. This is what I will be using on my projects, as they are a little smaller than stock yet look "period" correct.

RSRXION · 09-06-2006, 09:21 PM

I'll be using a 74-79 style Camaro / Nova wheel on my hauler. The 80-81 Camaro wheel is very similar but uses a "rope" style grip texture. They look killer and they are smaller than the original wheels as well. I bought mine on ebay with a bow tie emblem for about 30.00 shipping and all. JMHO, Dean

ThatOneBlue67 · 09-06-2006, 09:48 PM

Wow! I really like the Vette wheel. I saw those for sale new and the price nearly made me puke.

I suppose if I find a Chevy steering wheel that catches my eye at the junkyard, I'll take the time to see how much it is. There's also those classic looking ones with the three holes in each arm. I don't really know how else to describe them. You can get them at kragen's for 30-50 bucks. It's the same steering wheel used on Ron Howard's Oldsmobile in "American Graffiti", just in case you happen to see it on TV tonight or be a fifties freak like myself.

There's always the chain steering wheel

Chevyman680063 · 09-07-2006, 12:49 AM

I have a 68 and I like the original steering wheel more than the aftermarket ones. Don't get me wrong, I like the aftermarket 3-spoke woodgrain steering wheels but the original 67/68 wheels are my favorite.

nate68 · 09-07-2006, 01:38 AM

the factory steering wheels were gigantic. i'm skinny and i would always hit my legs/knees on it.

HeavyD · 09-07-2006, 02:30 AM

Those wheels like in the pic were offered on many 70's GM cars like Skylarks, Rivieras, and others. With a little searching one should be able to find one.

HeavyD · 09-07-2006, 02:35 AM

Classic with 3 holes in each arm..like this?

junkyardjohn · 09-07-2006, 04:40 PM

THE OLDER ORIGINAL TRUCK WHEELS LOOK COOL, BUT THE 4 SPOKED PADDED ONES ARE SO COMFY. THEY CAN BE HAD AT ANY PICK N PULL JUNKYARD FOR $10 OR $12. ANY AMERICAN G.M. WHEEL WITHOUT AN AIRBAG WILL FIT. THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME SIZE TAPERED SPLINE. NEXT TIME YOUR IN A BONEYARD, TRY A FEW FOR FIT & COMFORT.

JOHN

409biscayne · 09-08-2006, 02:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HeavyD

Those wheels like in the pic were offered on many 70's GM cars like Skylarks, Rivieras, and others. With a little searching one should be able to find one.

I agree , check out 70's Buicks , alot had them , buy one with hub and horn pieces and you can buy a Chevelle / Vette center cap from the the repro guys , makes a nice wheel for cheap ( relatively ) . I switch back and forth between my stocker and my Vette wheel all the time , i really do like the original .

lilpup69chevy · 09-08-2006, 03:16 AM

well i like the grant woodgrain wheels myself but the ol school 3 spoke wheels are still cool and by the way that was a 58 impala in american graffitti

chevybill · 09-08-2006, 08:47 AM

grant makes a wheel that looks very similar to the vette wheel that is much cheaper. i think it is for older camaro's. the wood on the wheel is not solid like on the vette. look for grant model 967, i think is the number.

**VetteVet** · 09-08-2006, 09:15 AM

This is important! Those big steering wheels are on for a reason. Most 67s didn't have power steering so if you go to a smaller wheel then you better have strong arms or plan on adding power steering. It's an easy mod and there are several threads on here on how to do it.

409biscayne · 09-08-2006, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lilpup69chevy

well i like the grant woodgrain wheels myself but the ol school 3 spoke wheels are still cool and by the way that was a 58 impala in american graffitti

Interesting note , the 58 Impala from american graffitti lives about 60 miles north of Spokane . It's still exactly the same as when in the movie ( its no show car ) the owner bought it from the studio when the movie ended .It was displayed in the lobby of the convention center when Late Great Chevy had it's national convention here in 2004 . I wonder what something like that would bring at Barrett Jackson ?
Later ........................................ 409

**70STOVEBOLT** · 09-08-2006, 02:30 PM

I like the 67 stockers too. They are big, but without p/s a smaller wheel would suck.

09-06-2006, 08:16 PM	#1
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Late 80's steering wheel I have the stock 1967 Chevy steering wheel and horn cap on my truck and was just thinking about changing it to a more "racey" one with better grip and slightly shorter diameter. I have seen a lot of the 1988-up Chevy steering wheels on the 67-72 trucks. Is there a particular reason for using this type? Are they just more comfortable or what? Just curious mainly. The only reason I'm keeping the old steering wheel is the fact that it really completes the classic look of things with it's thin grip, classic "three arm" structure and original horn cap. The words CHEVROLET DIVISION still stick out real well. It's pretty cool. Does anyone else find the 67-68 steering wheels to be "cool looking"? __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968.

09-06-2006, 09:08 PM	#2
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Late 80's steering wheel The late model ones can be had for almost nothing, that is why I think they are seen so often. I like the stock wheel, but it is easy to put back on at a later date if you decide to swap wheels. If you want a more original appearing wheel with a smaller diameter, try a corvette wheel like the one in the pic. They look good, and can had with a number of grip colors, as they were offered on a few different cars in the 70's. Perhaps board members can remember what models and years. This is what I will be using on my projects, as they are a little smaller than stock yet look "period" correct. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

09-06-2006, 09:21 PM	#3
RSRXION Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 227	Re: Late 80's steering wheel I'll be using a 74-79 style Camaro / Nova wheel on my hauler. The 80-81 Camaro wheel is very similar but uses a "rope" style grip texture. They look killer and they are smaller than the original wheels as well. I bought mine on ebay with a bow tie emblem for about 30.00 shipping and all. JMHO, Dean __________________ "They that give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben Franklin

09-06-2006, 09:48 PM	#4
ThatOneBlue67 I survived Dead Man's Curve. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: The Nine-Five-687 Posts: 389	Re: Late 80's steering wheel Wow! I really like the Vette wheel. I saw those for sale new and the price nearly made me puke. I suppose if I find a Chevy steering wheel that catches my eye at the junkyard, I'll take the time to see how much it is. There's also those classic looking ones with the three holes in each arm. I don't really know how else to describe them. You can get them at kragen's for 30-50 bucks. It's the same steering wheel used on Ron Howard's Oldsmobile in "American Graffiti", just in case you happen to see it on TV tonight or be a fifties freak like myself. There's always the chain steering wheel __________________ "The people should not be afraid of their government. The government should be afraid of it's people." "The Hurricane" 1967 Chevrolet C10 350 Eight Cylinder, 700R4 BowtieOverdrive *Cherry Bomb...* Disturbing the Peace Since 1968.

09-07-2006, 12:49 AM	#5
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Late 80's steering wheel I have a 68 and I like the original steering wheel more than the aftermarket ones. Don't get me wrong, I like the aftermarket 3-spoke woodgrain steering wheels but the original 67/68 wheels are my favorite.

09-07-2006, 01:38 AM	#6
nate68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,110	Re: Late 80's steering wheel the factory steering wheels were gigantic. i'm skinny and i would always hit my legs/knees on it. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs.

09-07-2006, 02:30 AM	#7
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Late 80's steering wheel Those wheels like in the pic were offered on many 70's GM cars like Skylarks, Rivieras, and others. With a little searching one should be able to find one. __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

09-07-2006, 02:35 AM	#8
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Late 80's steering wheel Classic with 3 holes in each arm..like this? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

09-07-2006, 04:40 PM	#9
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	Re: Late 80's steering wheel THE OLDER ORIGINAL TRUCK WHEELS LOOK COOL, BUT THE 4 SPOKED PADDED ONES ARE SO COMFY. THEY CAN BE HAD AT ANY PICK N PULL JUNKYARD FOR $10 OR $12. ANY AMERICAN G.M. WHEEL WITHOUT AN AIRBAG WILL FIT. THEY ALL HAVE THE SAME SIZE TAPERED SPLINE. NEXT TIME YOUR IN A BONEYARD, TRY A FEW FOR FIT & COMFORT. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

09-08-2006, 03:16 AM	#11
lilpup69chevy 67-72 parts finder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: southeast mo Posts: 788	Re: Late 80's steering wheel well i like the grant woodgrain wheels myself but the ol school 3 spoke wheels are still cool and by the way that was a 58 impala in american graffitti __________________ 1969 chevy shortstep 2wd (under construction) 1981 chevy scottsdale lwb 2wd (parts chaser) 2004 pontiac gto (daily driver) 2004 pontiac grand prix gt (the ol ladys car) 1985 chevy short wide 1970 chevy c10 lwb (another parts rig) 1969 gmc lwb (rainy day project) 1968 chevy lwb c10 250 I6 3 spd (soon to be swb) Last edited by lilpup69chevy; 09-08-2006 at 03:21 AM.

09-08-2006, 08:47 AM	#12
chevybill Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: calhoun city ms Posts: 940	Re: Late 80's steering wheel grant makes a wheel that looks very similar to the vette wheel that is much cheaper. i think it is for older camaro's. the wood on the wheel is not solid like on the vette. look for grant model 967, i think is the number. __________________ ongoing 1970 c 10 lwb 1994 z-28 few mods.-owned since new 1978 vette silver/grey 25th anniv. paint

09-08-2006, 09:15 AM	#13
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,718	Re: Late 80's steering wheel This is important! Those big steering wheels are on for a reason. Most 67s didn't have power steering so if you go to a smaller wheel then you better have strong arms or plan on adding power steering. It's an easy mod and there are several threads on here on how to do it. __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

09-08-2006, 02:30 PM	#15
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,414	Re: Late 80's steering wheel I like the 67 stockers too. They are big, but without p/s a smaller wheel would suck. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Sliding Rear Window Power Windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

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