Steering wheel restore? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Steven Sellers · 12-31-2003, 12:33 AM

Ok guys got a question, I went through all 16 pages on the search and did not find what I was looking for. I have an original black steering wheel it used to have the woodgrain on the trim now it is all gone. What can I do to that silver piece in the middle ot make it look good?
Also will the repro horn buttons work on an original steering wheel or must the search begin and what color is the bowtie on original?
Oh and this is the correct style for 70 right?

Steven Sellers · 12-31-2003, 12:34 AM

I also have this one that I redid but will probally do again

breeh · 12-31-2003, 12:38 AM

Sorry to inform you but that is not an original 70 wheel (or 69-72 for that matter).

Steven Sellers · 12-31-2003, 12:48 AM

Ok no big deal it was free but it sure looks like one to me and I just assumed it was since it came off a 72 Cheyenne Super could somone please post a pic of what one for 70 should look like this is the only pic I could find

newsalem2004 · 12-31-2003, 01:49 AM

that is the right wheel.

Andy4639 · 12-31-2003, 01:59 AM

Steve if I'm not mistaken that is for the late 70's to mid 80's wheel. It may even be for 73 and up to 80's. As far as a 70 model wheel, it will be the same as any other year of these trucks. 67-72 I'm not a 100% sure but pretty sure they are all the same.

Steven Sellers · 12-31-2003, 02:59 AM

newsalem which one are you referring to as correct one they look the same to me except for the trim?

Andy the 67&68 wheels were 3 spoke from what Ive been told, and then 69-72 was 2 spoke maybe wrong though

dinnut · 12-31-2003, 03:09 AM

heres a pic of an original 69-72 wheel.

tom hand · 12-31-2003, 03:17 AM

Here is a 69-72

weasel29gm · 12-31-2003, 10:14 AM

Steve, find a Z-24 wheel like Donnie had on Big Orange. They make a great upgrade.

12-31-2003, 12:33 AM	#1
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	Steering wheel restore? Ok guys got a question, I went through all 16 pages on the search and did not find what I was looking for. I have an original black steering wheel it used to have the woodgrain on the trim now it is all gone. What can I do to that silver piece in the middle ot make it look good? Also will the repro horn buttons work on an original steering wheel or must the search begin and what color is the bowtie on original? Oh and this is the correct style for 70 right? Attached Images __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

12-31-2003, 12:34 AM	#2
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	I also have this one that I redid but will probally do again Attached Images __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

12-31-2003, 12:38 AM	#3
breeh Recovering 67-72 Addict Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Bend, WA Posts: 1,788	Sorry to inform you but that is not an original 70 wheel (or 69-72 for that matter). __________________ 68 Short Fleet 4x4; 427; BTO Level 3 700R4; NP205; Dana 60 front and rear; 4" lift with 35's; Disc brakes; AGR variable ratio steering; factory bucket seats; factory tach and tilt. "Friends call me cruzer cuz I like fast cars and fast women"

12-31-2003, 12:48 AM	#4
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	Ok no big deal it was free but it sure looks like one to me and I just assumed it was since it came off a 72 Cheyenne Super could somone please post a pic of what one for 70 should look like this is the only pic I could find Attached Images __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

12-31-2003, 01:59 AM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Steering wheel Steve if I'm not mistaken that is for the late 70's to mid 80's wheel. It may even be for 73 and up to 80's. As far as a 70 model wheel, it will be the same as any other year of these trucks. 67-72 I'm not a 100% sure but pretty sure they are all the same. __________________ 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.

12-31-2003, 01:49 AM	#5
newsalem2004 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 46	that is the right wheel.

12-31-2003, 02:59 AM	#7
Steven Sellers Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 692	newsalem which one are you referring to as correct one they look the same to me except for the trim? Andy the 67&68 wheels were 3 spoke from what Ive been told, and then 69-72 was 2 spoke maybe wrong though __________________ 2008 Buick Enclave(wifes new non wrecked) 1996 Jeep Cherokee 2002 2500HD 6.0L (traded) 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee(wifes/wrecked) 1977 DJ5 postal jeep(mmm lots of fun) 1988 Toyota 2wd p/u(DD, blewup 199,000) 1991 Toyota 2ed p/u (sry just cant break these things) 1997 XR70 Honda 1991 Z50(FOR SALE) 1972 Z50 Honda 1970 SWB 350/knucklebuster "The adventure begins and I am confident that there will be no end".

12-31-2003, 03:09 AM	#8
dinnut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: missouri city, tx Posts: 4,486	heres a pic of an original 69-72 wheel. Attached Images __________________ 70 longbed 496/th400/Ford 9"

12-31-2003, 03:17 AM	#9
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	Here is a 69-72 Attached Images __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

12-31-2003, 10:14 AM	#10
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,096	Steve, find a Z-24 wheel like Donnie had on Big Orange. They make a great upgrade. __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

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