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McCoyAZ · 11-21-2012, 09:05 PM

I want a little more room in my 64 c-10 and am considering putting in a smaller steering wheel.

Anybody ever started a thread for that?

Or, please post a picture or 10 of what you all have done please....

oakstcustomz · 11-21-2012, 11:31 PM

I know it's not smaller but I think my
Seat is lower....out of a f@rd by po
Before

After

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Slow Build · 11-21-2012, 11:42 PM

There are a few here.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=458581

LostMy65 · 11-21-2012, 11:57 PM

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I really like what you've done with your instrument cluster.
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MOTOIMPAIRED · 11-22-2012, 05:30 AM

Here is mine. I also got the AR15 gas pedal made today as well.....

MOTOIMPAIRED · 11-22-2012, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by MOTOIMPAIRED

Here is mine. I also got the AR15 gas pedal made today as well.....

The steering column is from a Cadillac so it has tilt and telescopic. I made the knob in the center of the steering wheel so all I have to do is twist it and the steering wheel will telescope out... Works like a champ!

MikeS. · 11-22-2012, 09:26 AM

Moto I really like what you've done with your truck.
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chevyrestoguy · 11-22-2012, 10:57 AM

Moto:
I love the concept! I have built and maintained military aircraft since 1981, and your interior speaks my language!!

theastronaut · 11-22-2012, 01:51 PM

Here's my wheel, an original '66 deluxe wheel that I shrunk to 15 inch.

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DoubleL · 11-22-2012, 01:55 PM

Did you ever do a little "how to" on that? It looks bone stock and I would love to do that to mine! Great work!

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Here's my wheel, an original '66 deluxe wheel that I shrunk to 15 inch.

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markeb01 · 11-22-2012, 02:06 PM

I went with a shallow dish 14.5” Covico wheel. I think it’s around 2 3/8” from the mounting hub to the face of the wheel. The aftermarket steering column was shorter than the original, but still too tall for my comfort. I removed the column and cut 1” off the top and sides of the lower bell where it bumped into the dashboard, allowing the column to move down another inch for more driver clearance:

theastronaut · 11-22-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DoubleL

Did you ever do a little "how to" on that? It looks bone stock and I would love to do that to mine! Great work!

Thanks! I detailed the wheel build in my Goldilocks build thread starting on page 9, there's a link in my signature. I ended up sectioning and re-arching the original rim but a rim swap would have been alot easier!

MOTOIMPAIRED · 11-23-2012, 04:29 AM

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Originally Posted by markeb01

I went with a shallow dish 14.5” Covico wheel. I think it’s around 2 3/8” from the mounting hub to the face of the wheel. The aftermarket steering column was shorter than the original, but still too tall for my comfort. I removed the column and cut 1” off the top and sides of the lower bell where it bumped into the dashboard, allowing the column to move down another inch for more driver clearance:

I like your dash,very clean....

Thanks for the comments guys.

willyp · 11-23-2012, 07:03 AM

not sure how much more room...i installed a 15 inch mooneyes, also the tilt column helped.

CRGRS 66 · 11-23-2012, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DoubleL

Did you ever do a little "how to" on that? It looks bone stock and I would love to do that to mine! Great work!

There was an article in a recent Truck magazine, a how to for reducing the diameter of a stock wheel. If you like I could scan it and forward to you by email. Astronauts work is fantastic, but more info can never hurt

PM me if you would like me to scan and send the article.

11-21-2012, 09:05 PM	#1
McCoyAZ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kingman, AZ Posts: 1,574	Steering wheels? I want a little more room in my 64 c-10 and am considering putting in a smaller steering wheel. Anybody ever started a thread for that? Or, please post a picture or 10 of what you all have done please.... __________________ http://s994.photobucket.com/albums/af62/ScottAz2/

11-21-2012, 11:31 PM	#2
oakstcustomz Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 132	Re: Steering wheels? I know it's not smaller but I think my Seat is lower....out of a f@rd by po Before After Posted via Mobile Device Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1965 Chevy C-20 slammed 292 L6 TH400 1967 Chevy C-20 on 91 suburban frame project(wife's) 1972 Chevy K-20 Mild 350/th350/np2o5 dd 1952 Ford Customline 2door kustom project 1967 Cadillac Superior Hearse (wife's) 1998 GMC Saffari (wife's dd)

11-21-2012, 11:42 PM	#3
Slow Build Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: California Delta Posts: 2,163	Re: Steering wheels? There are a few here. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=458581 __________________ Name: Rich Current Ride: 1964 C-10 Short Fleetside Daily Driver: 2005 GMC crew cab short fleetside /2001 Chevy Tahoe Past GM Trucks: 1959 GMC short stepside 1968 GMC short stepside-4x4 1973 Chevy short stepside 1989 Chevy short fleetside-reg cab 1993 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab 2002 Chevy short fleetside-Xcab Save the dinosaurs, use synthetic oil.

11-22-2012, 05:30 AM	#5
MOTOIMPAIRED Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 315	Re: Steering wheels? Here is mine. I also got the AR15 gas pedal made today as well..... __________________ My build thread: 1966 stepside http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486223 1965 GMC fleet http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651726

11-22-2012, 09:26 AM	#7
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: Steering wheels? Moto I really like what you've done with your truck. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

11-22-2012, 10:57 AM	#8
chevyrestoguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: apple valley, ca Posts: 2,670	Re: Steering wheels? Moto: I love the concept! I have built and maintained military aircraft since 1981, and your interior speaks my language!! __________________ Check out my latest endeavor: https://roundsixpod.com My build threads: '55 Chevy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=247512 '64 C-20: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=446527

11-22-2012, 01:51 PM	#9
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,908	Re: Steering wheels? Here's my wheel, an original '66 deluxe wheel that I shrunk to 15 inch. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

11-22-2012, 02:06 PM	#11
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Steering wheels? I went with a shallow dish 14.5” Covico wheel. I think it’s around 2 3/8” from the mounting hub to the face of the wheel. The aftermarket steering column was shorter than the original, but still too tall for my comfort. I removed the column and cut 1” off the top and sides of the lower bell where it bumped into the dashboard, allowing the column to move down another inch for more driver clearance: __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

11-23-2012, 07:03 AM	#14
willyp Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston TX Posts: 362	Re: Steering wheels? not sure how much more room...i installed a 15 inch mooneyes, also the tilt column helped. Attached Images __________________ The price of cool aint cheap.

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