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67chevy1series · 01-20-2011, 11:50 PM

wow that is awsome i like a big steering wheel it just symbolizes and old vehicle! ,but if i get bigger and more rounder then i will resort to this!

msgross · 03-18-2011, 08:57 PM

very cool... we should have a special thread for the FAQ section...

slick copper · 09-26-2011, 12:10 AM

Guess I'm going to be attempting this in the near future. Just bought another steering wheel off of here. Don, sure wish you lived closer so you could help! Also did you used a paste to protect the plastic while welding? Soooo many questions, but can't wait to do this mod!

slick copper · 09-26-2011, 12:10 AM

There a thread in FAQ yet?

Don Smith · 09-26-2011, 10:00 AM

Yes, I used the blue heat absorbing paste, it comes in a tube and applied it liberally. It worked well, no melted plastic/rubber issues. The main issues I encountered

1) I cut the spokes too short initially and had to weld pieces back to the spokes.
(2)make the cut in the rim at the bottom spoke, it makes it easier to maintain perfect circle by giving some extra support to rim cut when welded (I cut the first one I did at the top)
Take it slow and clamp it well and you will have no problem keeping it centered. I will be happy to answer any questions.

oldblue1968chevy · 11-22-2011, 09:57 PM

TTT cool mod

any pic of the mentioned jeep wheel?

litew8 · 11-22-2011, 11:23 PM

I like.

junkcarguy · 11-23-2011, 12:22 PM

Ok I'm now in the process of finishing moulds for a 15 inch 69-72 wheel for the mass market have not set a price but am wondering what the market will look like for them would start with a run of 50 in black and a run of 25 in grey to be painted to match any interest let me know
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litew8 · 11-23-2011, 12:59 PM

I'd be interested to see them. Sandalwood color.

shearjs · 11-23-2011, 03:16 PM

I'm also interested in seeing where this goes.

Pasby · 12-02-2011, 10:30 AM

I'd be interested. $ - ?

Bert W · 12-02-2011, 11:00 AM

If I can swing the price, I'll put one in my 68 even if it's the wrong year. My son and I are on the large side and would love to have a smaller wheel. I don't need the big wheel w/PS.

mrwilmoth · 11-03-2014, 01:05 AM

Wow this is a cool mod, I'm really surprised no one has done a mold of this put them up forsale!

faribran · 11-03-2014, 09:36 AM

I like the smaller steering wheel......now I am thinking the gear shift lever needs to be reduced accordingly

K20chevy · 12-12-2014, 10:23 AM

I´d take one for a 68! Converting mine to power steering so the smaller wheel would be great!

01-20-2011, 11:50 PM	#1
67chevy1series Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: a t w a t e r cali 95301 Posts: 10,713	Re: original steering wheel wow that is awsome i like a big steering wheel it just symbolizes and old vehicle! ,but if i get bigger and more rounder then i will resort to this!

03-18-2011, 08:57 PM	#2
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: original steering wheel very cool... we should have a special thread for the FAQ section... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-26-2011, 12:10 AM	#3
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: original steering wheel Guess I'm going to be attempting this in the near future. Just bought another steering wheel off of here. Don, sure wish you lived closer so you could help! Also did you used a paste to protect the plastic while welding? Soooo many questions, but can't wait to do this mod! __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

09-26-2011, 12:10 AM	#4
slick copper Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, KY Posts: 1,137	Re: original steering wheel There a thread in FAQ yet? __________________ Raymond 1967 Chevy C/10 LWB Custom Optioned "big window truck" AKA Copper. My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=452594 The story of how I got the truck:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=450939 Ole Smokey Build Thread 2002 Silverado 8.1L Crew Cab SOLDhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=618402

09-26-2011, 10:00 AM	#5
Don Smith Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Hampton, Ga, USA Posts: 217	Re: original steering wheel Yes, I used the blue heat absorbing paste, it comes in a tube and applied it liberally. It worked well, no melted plastic/rubber issues. The main issues I encountered 1) I cut the spokes too short initially and had to weld pieces back to the spokes. (2)make the cut in the rim at the bottom spoke, it makes it easier to maintain perfect circle by giving some extra support to rim cut when welded (I cut the first one I did at the top) Take it slow and clamp it well and you will have no problem keeping it centered. I will be happy to answer any questions. __________________ 68 Short Stepside, 350, quadrajet, 700r4, 3:73 posi, power front discs, HEI, Factory Air, Tilt, Tach, accelerator cable instead of rod, sway bar. 96 Impala SS 97 Monte Carlo Last edited by Don Smith; 09-26-2011 at 10:02 AM. Reason: spelling error

11-22-2011, 09:57 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: original steering wheel TTT cool mod any pic of the mentioned jeep wheel? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-22-2011, 11:23 PM	#7
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: original steering wheel I like. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

11-23-2011, 12:22 PM	#8
junkcarguy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: colorado springs colorado Posts: 49	Re: original steering wheel Ok I'm now in the process of finishing moulds for a 15 inch 69-72 wheel for the mass market have not set a price but am wondering what the market will look like for them would start with a run of 50 in black and a run of 25 in grey to be painted to match any interest let me know Posted via Mobile Device

11-23-2011, 12:59 PM	#9
litew8 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 3,016	Re: original steering wheel I'd be interested to see them. Sandalwood color. __________________ project: "my happy mess"

11-23-2011, 03:16 PM	#10
shearjs Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Thompsons Station, TN Posts: 700	Re: original steering wheel I'm also interested in seeing where this goes. __________________ -Jason '72 Family Hauler Rufus' Restoration - 70 GMC, LS swap - SOLD

12-02-2011, 10:30 AM	#11
Pasby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 5	Re: original steering wheel I'd be interested. $ - ?

12-02-2011, 11:00 AM	#12
Bert W Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Jackson, MS Posts: 373	Re: original steering wheel If I can swing the price, I'll put one in my 68 even if it's the wrong year. My son and I are on the large side and would love to have a smaller wheel. I don't need the big wheel w/PS. __________________ 1968 Chevy C/10 LWB V8 1983 K5 Blazer 1989 C1500 Stepside Reg. Cab V8

11-03-2014, 01:05 AM	#13
mrwilmoth Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: san bernardino, ca Posts: 240	Re: original steering wheel Wow this is a cool mod, I'm really surprised no one has done a mold of this put them up forsale!

11-03-2014, 09:36 AM	#14
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: original steering wheel I like the smaller steering wheel......now I am thinking the gear shift lever needs to be reduced accordingly __________________ "

12-12-2014, 10:23 AM	#15
K20chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Pittsfield, ME Posts: 477	Re: original steering wheel I´d take one for a 68! Converting mine to power steering so the smaller wheel would be great! __________________ 78 Chevy K20 Custom Deluxe, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=612104 68 Chevy K20 Panel truck, build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...41#post7263441



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