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Old 04-21-2015, 12:37 AM   #1
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Will a '67 to '68 steering wheel fit a '72 truck?

My original steering wheel is really breaking apart. I know nice OEM or NOS is hard to come by. Will a 1967 to 1968 steering wheel fit a 1972?

The '67 and '68's are all metal right?
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Old 04-21-2015, 12:45 AM   #2
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Re: Will a '67 to '68 steering wheel fit a '72 truck?

Yes
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Old 04-21-2015, 01:05 AM   #3
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Re: Will a '67 to '68 steering wheel fit a '72 truck?

Of course
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Old 04-21-2015, 01:06 AM   #4
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Re: Will a '67 to '68 steering wheel fit a '72 truck?

The compound used is much more durable than the 69-72 wheels and less prone to cracking.
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Old 04-21-2015, 01:17 AM   #5
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Re: Will a '67 to '68 steering wheel fit a '72 truck?

The older steering wheels were built over a steel bar frame but were overmolded with a material like hard rubber and painted. The paint would wear through in high wear areas. The newer ('71 and '72) were produced in a similar fashion using a harder colored plastic that was not painted, but was prone to deteriorate and crack, probably from UV exposure.
I believe they will physically interchange. The older wheels appear to be more durable.
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Old 04-21-2015, 07:23 AM   #6
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Re: Will a '67 to '68 steering wheel fit a '72 truck?

Oh yes, you'll be fine...
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Old 04-21-2015, 07:42 AM   #7
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Re: Will a '67 to '68 steering wheel fit a '72 truck?

The wheels are still splined the same as they were as far back as I can trace. Back to the early 60's for sure. They just are useable as they went to a square center for the air bag in like 95[for the trucks anyway]. Jim
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Old 04-21-2015, 09:59 AM   #8
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Re: Will a '67 to '68 steering wheel fit a '72 truck?

Yes, and I think the older wheels look better anyway. This is on my 1970.


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