72 C20 with Z28 Steering Wheel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

marko56 · 10-20-2019, 12:45 PM

Does anyone know what parts are needed to make a 78-81 Z 28 Wheel work on a C20? The PO installed the wheel but never got the signals to cancel or horn to work. Really love the size and look of the wheel so don't want to change to an aftermarket wheel if I can make this one work right.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Andy4639 · 10-20-2019, 07:17 PM

Need pictures of it and the inside of it to determine pieces needed.

Mike C · 10-20-2019, 09:24 PM

Sounds like it's just missing the cancelling cam which also connects to the horn wiring.

I ran a '74 Camaro wheel in my Jimmy for 15 years or so. It's pretty much just like the Z/28 wheel without the fake "leather grain".

Should work fine with the stock cancelling cam. Love keeping all GM parts.

I have a 88-92 GMC truck wheel in the Jimmy now which is similar to the Camaro wheel but an inch bigger diameter I think. Did the same for my kids Jimmy project as well.

marko56 · 10-20-2019, 10:44 PM

I will post pics soon. Thanks for the help,,

SCOTI · 10-21-2019, 05:55 PM

I've used the 70-81 'Camaro' steering wheels in 67-72's w/no issues. You just need the horn parts & everything should work fine. I've used these wheels in my 68's, my 74, & have one in my 89 dually now.

I recently got a stock/correct steering wheel for the dually so the 'Camaro' wheel will now move on to another vehicle (a 78).

10-20-2019, 12:45 PM	#1
marko56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4	72 C20 with Z28 Steering Wheel Does anyone know what parts are needed to make a 78-81 Z 28 Wheel work on a C20? The PO installed the wheel but never got the signals to cancel or horn to work. Really love the size and look of the wheel so don't want to change to an aftermarket wheel if I can make this one work right. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

10-20-2019, 07:17 PM	#2
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: 72 C20 with Z28 Steering Wheel Need pictures of it and the inside of it to determine pieces needed. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

10-20-2019, 09:24 PM	#3
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,727	Re: 72 C20 with Z28 Steering Wheel Sounds like it's just missing the cancelling cam which also connects to the horn wiring. I ran a '74 Camaro wheel in my Jimmy for 15 years or so. It's pretty much just like the Z/28 wheel without the fake "leather grain". Should work fine with the stock cancelling cam. Love keeping all GM parts. I have a 88-92 GMC truck wheel in the Jimmy now which is similar to the Camaro wheel but an inch bigger diameter I think. Did the same for my kids Jimmy project as well. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

10-20-2019, 10:44 PM	#4
marko56 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 4	Re: 72 C20 with Z28 Steering Wheel I will post pics soon. Thanks for the help,,

10-21-2019, 05:55 PM	#5
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,064	Re: 72 C20 with Z28 Steering Wheel I've used the 70-81 'Camaro' steering wheels in 67-72's w/no issues. You just need the horn parts & everything should work fine. I've used these wheels in my 68's, my 74, & have one in my 89 dually now. I recently got a stock/correct steering wheel for the dually so the 'Camaro' wheel will now move on to another vehicle (a 78). __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

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