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chevy garage · 11-09-2002, 12:23 AM

Does anyone have a picture of a 3 spoke Vette wheel in our trucks? What adapter do I need for a 70 model column?

Thanks

too many · 11-09-2002, 01:18 AM

This wheel is actually of off a mid 70s Buick. I have the same one on my 70 Chevelle ( it was an option ) .
As for the wheel on my 72 K10 , I used the original adapter that was on the Buick . Its actually a little bit larger DIA than the column , but works good! I think an adapter from a mid 60s optional wood wheel would probably be the right size. They are hard to find tho.

As for the horn cap , this one came from a 68 Z28. I think they are also available as a Repo from one of the Chevelle / Camaro suppliers. . It snapped right on the original horn-ring adapter.

GM should have offered this as an option on these trucks.......

It just looks right!!!

Hooter · 11-09-2002, 03:35 AM

I have the same wheel in my monte except the wheel is wood. Great steering wheel. You can get a look a like wheel from grant

flyin99 · 11-09-2002, 09:10 AM

here is mine...

Andy4639 · 11-09-2002, 09:34 AM

B]I have a RED leather corvette wheel in mine 71. The adapters for gm works on just about any of there wheels with the exception of it being a little bigger than the colunm.[/B] Her is a picture of mine are you can look at it from the link.

Mike C · 11-09-2002, 12:03 PM

I have a 69 Camaro comfort grip wheel in my truck. Looks just like toomany's. It has the 69 adapter that is a little larger than the column. You can get the 67-68 adapter and it should be same diameter. Muscle Factory sells the complete package, wheel, adapter, horn parts, cap, and screws for $199. I plan on getting two or three more for my other cars.

dion · 11-09-2002, 01:35 PM

Mines from a Chevelle, no adaptor needed, just went right on.

Dropt72Shortbed · 11-09-2002, 02:46 PM

anyone know where to buy a repro wheel like this? id like to fine one with a blue grip to match my interior.

i used to have a 1970 buick GS and it had this exact same wheel.

67shortie · 11-09-2002, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dropt72Shortbed
anyone know where to buy a repro wheel like this? id like to fine one with a blue grip to match my interior.

i used to have a 1970 buick GS and it had this exact same wheel.

Yes, www.yearone.com www.ss396.com www.paddockparts.com www.npdlink.com www.opgi.com are a few that I can think of right now.

One problem, they only are repo'd in black.

too many · 11-09-2002, 07:14 PM

Let me check with a friend , He had a blue one at one time ... not sure if it was a 3 spoke as shown or a 4 spoke from an Olds . Will check if interested!

too many · 11-09-2002, 07:21 PM

I noticed on your speedminder that the adjusting knob is to the left of the speedo. Mine is to the upper left ( see pic of steering wheel) Was yours that way from the factory? Just wondering.

Dropt72Shortbed · 11-09-2002, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by too many
Let me check with a friend , He had a blue one at one time ... not sure if it was a 3 spoke as shown or a 4 spoke from an Olds . Will check if interested!

yes i am interested.

it would have to be the bright blue that goes with my 72 interior, not a dark navy blue. im definetly interested

chevy garage · 11-09-2002, 11:54 PM

Thanks everybody for all the responses. That is exactly what I was needing to see. They all look great.

Thanks Again!

**Desert Rat** · 11-10-2002, 11:49 AM

69-75 or possibly 76 Vette,upto 1977 Buick commonly found in the small Buick Skylarks,and some T type Regals,and Rivieras,a 1969 Chevy option, the 4 spoke common in the Olds Starfires from about 1980ish,and upto 77 Olds Cutlass S,and upto 77 442's but the fuller size car the steering wheel is a little larger diameter and worth twice as much money the large diameter black ones ive sold in the past to 442 guys for upto $225 for a nice one,i myself prefer the smaller diameter anyway.The Black 3 spoke is available repop.the adapter on the wheels fit the common but as mentioned are a a little bigger diameter but it causes no problem,i have one in my 62 Wagon,my 69 GMC,my 79 Blazer,one will go in the 67,and i have a stash of about to i hang onto and i buy every used one i find at junkyards,swapmeets i pay upto $50 for a color wheel if nice,just the hub is worth $30 used,i sell the Buick caps on ebay usually go for $15-$20 ive had the Olds horn caps sell for upto $40,and i pay upto $75 for a real nice black 3 spoke.but normally i pick them up from $5 to $25 the ones in the pic are a few of the ones ive collected,the horn cap on the tan one is a early GM repoduction its available for $29.99

**Desert Rat** · 11-10-2002, 11:56 AM

Forgot to mention in Corvettes and the Chevy option it was available in black the color ones are from Buicks that someone has added to there Chevys.

To whoever had the Speedwarning Question the knob is to be in the left upper section,im assuming he placed it there for personal preference or?

Andy4639 · 11-10-2002, 02:48 PM

I placed it there because it was the best spot I could find. I bought a complete dash with the speed warning in it at the Charlotte speed way one year, and while I was walking around one of the venders offered me a brand new speed warning out fit for the whole dash. I had the rest of the dash already and all I wanted was the s/w anyway so I figured I couldn't go wrong trading for new for 25yrs. old stuff at the time. I didn't have anything to go by, and it works good so that's how it got there.

gashog · 11-10-2002, 06:56 PM

This is an early 70s buick wheel with a chevy horn cap. The buick adapter hub is the same diameter as the truck column and will fit the chevy wheel.

gashog · 11-10-2002, 07:05 PM

This is an early 70s buick wheel with a chevy horn cap. The buick adapter hub is the same diameter as the truck column and will fit the chevy wheel.

**Desert Rat** · 11-10-2002, 10:29 PM

Gashog what you have there is a oldsmobile steering wheel with the chevy horn cap,i myself prefer the Olds wheel over the buick and vette.

**Desert Rat** · 11-10-2002, 10:36 PM

This one is from a 76 Olds 442 that i pulled,my brother and stepdad both have the identical wheel in both of there 77 442's
heres one is on ebay a bit pricey for a rusted,painted one,id give $25 for it,might be able to save the wheel,button might be worth $20 on up,the Olds hub is unique to the olds the buicks have a notch in them,you can out the olds wheel on a 3 spoke hub,but you cant put a 3 spoke wheel on a 4 spoke hub unless do some modification(filing)http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1872114686

gashog · 11-10-2002, 11:12 PM

Dessert rat, Thanks for the info. It was a $10 swap meet find and had a buick horn button on it so I just assumed that a buick and olds used the same wheel.

11-09-2002, 12:23 AM	#1
chevy garage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 239	3 spoke Vette steering wheel Does anyone have a picture of a 3 spoke Vette wheel in our trucks? What adapter do I need for a 70 model column? Thanks

11-09-2002, 01:18 AM	#2
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	LIKE THIS???? This wheel is actually of off a mid 70s Buick. I have the same one on my 70 Chevelle ( it was an option ) . As for the wheel on my 72 K10 , I used the original adapter that was on the Buick . Its actually a little bit larger DIA than the column , but works good! I think an adapter from a mid 60s optional wood wheel would probably be the right size. They are hard to find tho. As for the horn cap , this one came from a 68 Z28. I think they are also available as a Repo from one of the Chevelle / Camaro suppliers. . It snapped right on the original horn-ring adapter. GM should have offered this as an option on these trucks....... It just looks right!!! Attached Images __________________ "My wife says I cant have them all - I tell her I can try!"

11-09-2002, 03:35 AM	#3
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I have the same wheel in my monte except the wheel is wood. Great steering wheel. You can get a look a like wheel from grant __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

11-09-2002, 09:10 AM	#4
flyin99 creator of kong Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Kentucky Posts: 538	here is mine... Attached Images

11-09-2002, 09:34 AM	#5
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	GM wheels & adapters B]I have a RED leather corvette wheel in mine 71. The adapters for gm works on just about any of there wheels with the exception of it being a little bigger than the colunm.[/B] Her is a picture of mine are you can look at it from the link. Attached Images __________________ 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.

11-09-2002, 12:03 PM	#6
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	I have a 69 Camaro comfort grip wheel in my truck. Looks just like toomany's. It has the 69 adapter that is a little larger than the column. You can get the 67-68 adapter and it should be same diameter. Muscle Factory sells the complete package, wheel, adapter, horn parts, cap, and screws for $199. I plan on getting two or three more for my other cars. __________________ 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

11-09-2002, 01:35 PM	#7
dion 72 Cheyenne Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,086	Mines from a Chevelle, no adaptor needed, just went right on. Attached Images __________________ Burnout Idle 1972Cheyenne 1966/67Stouts

11-09-2002, 02:46 PM	#8
Dropt72Shortbed Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntington Beach CA Posts: 678	anyone know where to buy a repro wheel like this? id like to fine one with a blue grip to match my interior. i used to have a 1970 buick GS and it had this exact same wheel.

11-09-2002, 07:14 PM	#10
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	hey dropped 72 ! Let me check with a friend , He had a blue one at one time ... not sure if it was a 3 spoke as shown or a 4 spoke from an Olds . Will check if interested! __________________ "My wife says I cant have them all - I tell her I can try!"

11-09-2002, 07:21 PM	#11
too many Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: nw IL Posts: 211	QUESTION for Andy4639 I noticed on your speedminder that the adjusting knob is to the left of the speedo. Mine is to the upper left ( see pic of steering wheel) Was yours that way from the factory? Just wondering. __________________ "My wife says I cant have them all - I tell her I can try!"

11-09-2002, 11:54 PM	#13
chevy garage Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 239	Thanks everybody for all the responses. That is exactly what I was needing to see. They all look great. Thanks Again!

11-10-2002, 11:49 AM	#14
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	69-75 or possibly 76 Vette,upto 1977 Buick commonly found in the small Buick Skylarks,and some T type Regals,and Rivieras,a 1969 Chevy option, the 4 spoke common in the Olds Starfires from about 1980ish,and upto 77 Olds Cutlass S,and upto 77 442's but the fuller size car the steering wheel is a little larger diameter and worth twice as much money the large diameter black ones ive sold in the past to 442 guys for upto $225 for a nice one,i myself prefer the smaller diameter anyway.The Black 3 spoke is available repop.the adapter on the wheels fit the common but as mentioned are a a little bigger diameter but it causes no problem,i have one in my 62 Wagon,my 69 GMC,my 79 Blazer,one will go in the 67,and i have a stash of about to i hang onto and i buy every used one i find at junkyards,swapmeets i pay upto $50 for a color wheel if nice,just the hub is worth $30 used,i sell the Buick caps on ebay usually go for $15-$20 ive had the Olds horn caps sell for upto $40,and i pay upto $75 for a real nice black 3 spoke.but normally i pick them up from $5 to $25 the ones in the pic are a few of the ones ive collected,the horn cap on the tan one is a early GM repoduction its available for $29.99 Attached Images Last edited by Desert Rat; 11-10-2002 at 11:51 AM.

11-10-2002, 11:56 AM	#15
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Forgot to mention in Corvettes and the Chevy option it was available in black the color ones are from Buicks that someone has added to there Chevys. To whoever had the Speedwarning Question the knob is to be in the left upper section,im assuming he placed it there for personal preference or?

11-10-2002, 02:48 PM	#16
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Speed warning I placed it there because it was the best spot I could find. I bought a complete dash with the speed warning in it at the Charlotte speed way one year, and while I was walking around one of the venders offered me a brand new speed warning out fit for the whole dash. I had the rest of the dash already and all I wanted was the s/w anyway so I figured I couldn't go wrong trading for new for 25yrs. old stuff at the time. I didn't have anything to go by, and it works good so that's how it got there. __________________ 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.

11-10-2002, 06:56 PM	#17
gashog Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lake co. california Posts: 192	This is an early 70s buick wheel with a chevy horn cap. The buick adapter hub is the same diameter as the truck column and will fit the chevy wheel. __________________ 69 Custom/10 454 Turbo 400 and 70 Custom/20 350 Turbo 350, 73 cheyanne C/10 also 69 camaro Z/28 and 85 Iroc Z



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11-10-2002, 07:05 PM	#18
gashog Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lake co. california Posts: 192	Try to post pic again This is an early 70s buick wheel with a chevy horn cap. The buick adapter hub is the same diameter as the truck column and will fit the chevy wheel. Attached Images __________________ 69 Custom/10 454 Turbo 400 and 70 Custom/20 350 Turbo 350, 73 cheyanne C/10 also 69 camaro Z/28 and 85 Iroc Z

11-10-2002, 10:29 PM	#19
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Gashog what you have there is a oldsmobile steering wheel with the chevy horn cap,i myself prefer the Olds wheel over the buick and vette. Attached Images

11-10-2002, 10:36 PM	#20
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	This one is from a 76 Olds 442 that i pulled,my brother and stepdad both have the identical wheel in both of there 77 442's heres one is on ebay a bit pricey for a rusted,painted one,id give $25 for it,might be able to save the wheel,button might be worth $20 on up,the Olds hub is unique to the olds the buicks have a notch in them,you can out the olds wheel on a 3 spoke hub,but you cant put a 3 spoke wheel on a 4 spoke hub unless do some modification(filing)http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1872114686 Attached Images

11-10-2002, 11:12 PM	#21
gashog Active Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Lake co. california Posts: 192	Dessert rat, Thanks for the info. It was a $10 swap meet find and had a buick horn button on it so I just assumed that a buick and olds used the same wheel. __________________ 69 Custom/10 454 Turbo 400 and 70 Custom/20 350 Turbo 350, 73 cheyanne C/10 also 69 camaro Z/28 and 85 Iroc Z

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