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05-07-2011, 09:47 PM
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Steering Wheel of Fortune
Hey Folks,
Just wish to share a wheel upgrade I did on my truck. My original steering wheel was disintegrating quickly. Honestly I was not a fan of the factory wheel styling and with reproduction wheels about $220 or more, I searched for something that had some of the elements of the original. I also had a 1959 Impala steering wheel I had plan to use, but it was the same diameter as the original. Wishing for something more modern; in a smaller diameter, stylish, and more durable; I found this wheel on ebay for $19.99 free shipping. I had to make some adjustments under the horn to make the wiring work, but it wasn't too bad. I did not take pics of this process, darn darn darn.... I like that the newer steering wheel "arms" or "support" has an element of the original wing-styling. Also the center horn cap fits nicely and does not obscure the "automatic shifter indicator." Wow, say that 3-times fast! This wheel was painted with exterior house (acrylic?) paint from Lowe's using a small brush and about three light coats. The chrome will be replaced with some 3M Chrome molding tape when I get a chance. The sky's the limit on how you wanna do it colorwise. This is night & day from what I had and the wheel does not feel tacky or sticky. The smaller diameter offers a little more leg room too. I'm sure there is a Chevy/Astro version and I may go back and paint the GMC horncap letters red, but I'm done for today and Momma's calling... OK Vanna, do your thing and cue the pictures...
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05-07-2011, 09:49 PM
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Re: Steering Wheel of Fortune
More Pics Vanna, More pics....!
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05-07-2011, 09:52 PM
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Re: Steering Wheel of Fortune
With this wheel there is still good visibility of all the gauges.
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05-07-2011, 09:58 PM
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Re: Steering Wheel of Fortune
My first replacment wheel....not quite what I wanted...
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05-07-2011, 10:24 PM
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Re: Steering Wheel of Fortune
Like it !!! Nice color scheme. Too bad about no step-by-step pics.
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05-07-2011, 10:49 PM
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Re: Steering Wheel of Fortune
WOW your brave. I wouldn't even let that nice seat see that old thing let alone touch it.
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05-08-2011, 06:14 AM
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Re: Steering Wheel of Fortune
Wheel looks good in there!!
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05-08-2011, 08:20 AM
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Re: Steering Wheel of Fortune
What color is your interior, that is exactly what I', looking for.
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05-08-2011, 08:27 AM
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Re: Steering Wheel of Fortune
Very nice...thats a good way to think outside the box. Thanks for sharing!
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A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy.  67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk.  1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc   JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder! Last edited by 70cst; 05-08-2011 at 08:27 AM. |
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05-08-2011, 09:25 AM
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Re: Steering Wheel of Fortune
Looks great! Nice job on the tach too.
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05-08-2011, 10:42 AM
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Re: Steering Wheel of Fortune
I really like the first replacement too. Maybe even more than the second. Nice job.
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