wooden steering wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**old Rusty C10** · 02-22-2008, 12:03 PM

anyone use the wood steering wheels like they have in LMC or the ones Grant sells at the auto part stores?
If you have one is it good and does it look as good in the truck as they do in the catalogue? any problems with fitment? does it make the wheel closer?
do they last good or does the finish come off and the wood splinter

Russell · 02-22-2008, 01:42 PM

I've got one in the 86 farm truck from Grant. It looks pretty nice, and doesn't sit out any further than a stock wheel. It has a slightly smaller diameter than stock as well. So far the wood seems to have held up fairly well, no splinters or anything visible.

smashingchuck · 02-22-2008, 02:01 PM

all the ones I have ever seen were a little too small, but I biased just because I really like the nice skinny, big around wheels our trucks come with from the factory.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-22-2008, 11:07 PM

yeah years back i had a grant wheel that wa in a car and it seemed kinda small it appears the ones in the LMC Catalogue are stock size but im afraid to invest in one unless someone has a decent experience with it as alot of time stuff looks great on paper and when ya get it its junk

84 400 · 02-22-2008, 11:48 PM

hmm I pondered this too for a long while. I went to bone yards searching for one. I found the one in my profile picture instead (rubber grant). Cool cause it is the older 3 spoke. I also grabbed the 88-95 butterfly GM wheel and kept my stocker. My dad likes the newer style and I think i might change as well. I would have gone wood but dang those are pricey....

mhicks · 02-23-2008, 01:08 AM

How about one of these?

chev74 · 02-23-2008, 04:30 AM

THE BANJO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and these guys are complaining cuz these Grant wheels are expensive.... try finding one for a 36 Ford Coupe, right dad!!

84 400 · 02-23-2008, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mhicks

How about one of these?

^^^
good looking wheel
chev74, I was not complaining a bought the grant one but others i have seen the prices where crazy. If it is wood tho gotta be a 3 spoke in my opinion. those 5 spoke wooden just look wrong
or this hahhahaha. I think this wheel was past even the bondo fix.....

mhicks · 02-23-2008, 09:32 AM

That one looks scary.

randyjohn · 02-23-2008, 09:36 AM

i still like the vice-grip on the shaft. that's always a classic.

**old Rusty C10** · 02-23-2008, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by randyjohn

i still like the vice-grip on the shaft. that's always a classic.

dont laugh they stole the steering wheel off an astro van i had once and i had to drive it home from the impound yard cause they wouldnt let me install the new one in their yard or on the street in front of the place

69BBsuburban · 02-23-2008, 09:56 PM

I have a wood Grant in my Charger, 13".....it's held up fine for the past 6 years, and most of that time I had a PS box, but no PS pump, so it was very hard to steer.....have since forund a manual box....

los-lowrider · 02-23-2008, 10:31 PM

This is mine and I love it.

canadianc-10 · 02-24-2008, 06:20 AM

had a grant elite wooden wheel with 3 aluminum spokes. never faded had no appearence problems with it. i cant remember if it was a 14" or 14.5" wheel. id buy another but for the price of them ill get a billet

**old Rusty C10** · 02-24-2008, 06:23 AM

thats a nice wheel Los Lowrider ( and i like the hurst shifter too)

dadsbrew · 02-25-2008, 10:38 AM

I have one like Los Lowrider. After about 17 years I sanded down the wood and cleaned it up and re-varnished it, looks like brand new.

02-22-2008, 12:03 PM	#1
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	wooden steering wheels anyone use the wood steering wheels like they have in LMC or the ones Grant sells at the auto part stores? If you have one is it good and does it look as good in the truck as they do in the catalogue? any problems with fitment? does it make the wheel closer? do they last good or does the finish come off and the wood splinter __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-22-2008, 01:42 PM	#2
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: wooden steering wheels I've got one in the 86 farm truck from Grant. It looks pretty nice, and doesn't sit out any further than a stock wheel. It has a slightly smaller diameter than stock as well. So far the wood seems to have held up fairly well, no splinters or anything visible. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-22-2008, 02:01 PM	#3
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: wooden steering wheels all the ones I have ever seen were a little too small, but I biased just because I really like the nice skinny, big around wheels our trucks come with from the factory. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

02-22-2008, 11:07 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: wooden steering wheels yeah years back i had a grant wheel that wa in a car and it seemed kinda small it appears the ones in the LMC Catalogue are stock size but im afraid to invest in one unless someone has a decent experience with it as alot of time stuff looks great on paper and when ya get it its junk __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-22-2008, 11:48 PM	#5
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,746	Re: wooden steering wheels hmm I pondered this too for a long while. I went to bone yards searching for one. I found the one in my profile picture instead (rubber grant). Cool cause it is the older 3 spoke. I also grabbed the 88-95 butterfly GM wheel and kept my stocker. My dad likes the newer style and I think i might change as well. I would have gone wood but dang those are pricey.... __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out

02-23-2008, 01:08 AM	#6
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: wooden steering wheels How about one of these? Attached Images

02-23-2008, 04:30 AM	#7
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: wooden steering wheels THE BANJO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and these guys are complaining cuz these Grant wheels are expensive.... try finding one for a 36 Ford Coupe, right dad!!

02-23-2008, 09:32 AM	#9
mhicks Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Weatherford,Tx Posts: 747	Re: wooden steering wheels That one looks scary.

02-23-2008, 09:36 AM	#10
randyjohn Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: grand forks, nd Posts: 154	Re: wooden steering wheels i still like the vice-grip on the shaft. that's always a classic. __________________ It's peanut butter jelly time. '74 GMC 3/4 TON 2WD LB

02-23-2008, 09:56 PM	#12
69BBsuburban Right in front of you. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roy, Wa Posts: 584	Re: wooden steering wheels I have a wood Grant in my Charger, 13".....it's held up fine for the past 6 years, and most of that time I had a PS box, but no PS pump, so it was very hard to steer.....have since forund a manual box.... __________________ Pinstriping by Josh '78 Chevy Silverado SWB (lowered, 454) '90 Chevy Sport Truck '68 Dodge Charger R/T 1930 Ford Model A

02-23-2008, 10:31 PM	#13
los-lowrider Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Germany, Krefeld Posts: 180	Re: wooden steering wheels This is mine and I love it. Attached Images __________________ Best Regards from Germany! *www.los-lowrider.com*

02-24-2008, 06:20 AM	#14
canadianc-10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: brooks Posts: 130	Re: wooden steering wheels had a grant elite wooden wheel with 3 aluminum spokes. never faded had no appearence problems with it. i cant remember if it was a 14" or 14.5" wheel. id buy another but for the price of them ill get a billet Last edited by canadianc-10; 02-24-2008 at 06:21 AM.

02-24-2008, 06:23 AM	#15
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: wooden steering wheels thats a nice wheel Los Lowrider ( and i like the hurst shifter too) __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

02-25-2008, 10:38 AM	#16
dadsbrew Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Federal Way, WA Posts: 53	Re: wooden steering wheels I have one like Los Lowrider. After about 17 years I sanded down the wood and cleaned it up and re-varnished it, looks like brand new. __________________ 1970 K-10 400CID, to much cam--not enough compression Stan's Headers and a 4" lift / 1990 R1500 Suburban 4X4, 350CID with vortec heads, edlebrock intake, TBI, 10:1 compression and Stan's Headers "The probability of someone watching you is directly proportional to the stupidity of your actions"

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