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70C10Step · 12-26-2007, 12:37 PM

Well i was in the garage cleaning up when I got the inspiration to swap out my steering. Well everything went pretty smooth and I am happy with the results... I am trying to keep a stock looking interior...

webfoot · 12-26-2007, 12:47 PM

Whew... your old one was working past retirement!

redhead69 · 12-26-2007, 12:49 PM

looks good! I like how you stuck with a truck looking steering wheel

70C10Step · 12-26-2007, 01:06 PM

Yes the old one was very worn! When I found this site I began searching for a replacement and I found out that some of the new year would swap out so I looked for one that would look right home inside the cab area... I am not one for the bling bling, I like stock appearance in the cab area... Next install will be my gauges... I have to mate the painless gauge harness I purchased to the existing harness...

bowtieboy93 · 12-26-2007, 01:09 PM

thats cool i swapped out the same colored steering wheel for the same one as u in my truck lol

68 P.O.S. · 12-26-2007, 02:06 PM

Man, your old wheel definitely pulled its tour of duty. You need to hang that up on the wall of your garage.

Sweet72 · 12-26-2007, 02:16 PM

That newer wheel is actually the replacement steering wheel that GM offered for our trucks in the 70's if I remember correctly.
PS: Not one for Bling huh, then what's with the fancy walnut burl instrument cluster? Is it real walnut?

68 P.O.S. · 12-26-2007, 02:21 PM

That burl wood is grown-up sophisticated bling.

70C10Step · 12-26-2007, 03:03 PM

Explanation on the Burl wood. Well summit racing had them on clearance for $69.00 and that met with my budget build! I guess we can say that is a little bling on a budget. My plans where to paint it black eventually when I get serious about doing the whole interior.

70C10Step · 12-26-2007, 03:05 PM

[QUOTE=bowtieboy93;2501079]thats cool i swapped out the same colored steering wheel for the same one as u in my truck lol[/QUOTE

That makes it a great swap!!!

Sweet72 · 12-26-2007, 04:18 PM

The burl reminds me of my late father's old pipes and humidor. Too pretty to paint black, now you gotta make the glove box match.

Sir Fisher · 12-26-2007, 04:26 PM

i have the same wheel too; i'm lookn' for a replacement as well; but haven't decided what i want yet.

70C10Step · 12-26-2007, 04:40 PM

Any idea on who sells the glove box????

68 P.O.S. · 12-26-2007, 05:02 PM

I don't about the burl wood since it's discontinued, but I have seen a guy on ebay selling the matching glove box doors to go with the Covan's brushed alum and carbon fiber inst clusters he sells. Check it out, you might find one's available.

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 12-27-2007, 05:44 AM

Nice upgrade that old wheel was way past its time..

70C10Step · 12-27-2007, 05:56 AM

Yes my wheel is going to be retired to the wall of fame in my garage!

69C10@16 · 12-27-2007, 02:33 PM

[QUOTE=68 P.O.S.;2501136]Man, your old wheel definitely pulled its tour of duty.QUOTE]

SO HAS THE WINDSHIELD! lol

70C10Step · 12-27-2007, 03:19 PM

I have a new windshield standing by for install...

MightyFine69 · 12-27-2007, 05:47 PM

Please don't paint that beautiful wood!!! That should be a crime!!!!!

70C10Step · 12-27-2007, 06:04 PM

No crimes will be committed....

12-26-2007, 12:37 PM	#1
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Steering Wheel Swap Complete! Well i was in the garage cleaning up when I got the inspiration to swap out my steering. Well everything went pretty smooth and I am happy with the results... I am trying to keep a stock looking interior... __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

12-26-2007, 12:47 PM	#2
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! Whew... your old one was working past retirement! __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

12-26-2007, 12:49 PM	#3
redhead69 fugedaboutit Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gresham, OR Posts: 832	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! looks good! I like how you stuck with a truck looking steering wheel __________________ Currently truckless

12-26-2007, 01:06 PM	#4
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! Yes the old one was very worn! When I found this site I began searching for a replacement and I found out that some of the new year would swap out so I looked for one that would look right home inside the cab area... I am not one for the bling bling, I like stock appearance in the cab area... Next install will be my gauges... I have to mate the painless gauge harness I purchased to the existing harness... __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit! Last edited by 70C10Step; 12-26-2007 at 01:09 PM.

12-26-2007, 01:09 PM	#5
bowtieboy93 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Cloverdale) Surrey BC Canada Posts: 1,566	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! thats cool i swapped out the same colored steering wheel for the same one as u in my truck lol __________________ Travis travis_moffatt@hotmail.com 1969 Chevrolet C-10 LWB, 350c.i., TH350, In Pieces. 1991 GMC Sonoma, IROCS s10 grill 1963 Ford Galaxie 351/C4

12-26-2007, 02:06 PM	#6
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! Man, your old wheel definitely pulled its tour of duty. You need to hang that up on the wall of your garage. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

12-26-2007, 02:16 PM	#7
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! That newer wheel is actually the replacement steering wheel that GM offered for our trucks in the 70's if I remember correctly. PS: Not one for Bling huh, then what's with the fancy walnut burl instrument cluster? Is it real walnut? __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction. Last edited by Sweet72; 12-26-2007 at 02:18 PM.

12-26-2007, 02:21 PM	#8
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! That burl wood is grown-up sophisticated bling. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

12-26-2007, 03:03 PM	#9
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! Explanation on the Burl wood. Well summit racing had them on clearance for $69.00 and that met with my budget build! I guess we can say that is a little bling on a budget. My plans where to paint it black eventually when I get serious about doing the whole interior. __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

12-26-2007, 03:05 PM	#10
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! [QUOTE=bowtieboy93;2501079]thats cool i swapped out the same colored steering wheel for the same one as u in my truck lol[/QUOTE That makes it a great swap!!! __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

12-26-2007, 04:18 PM	#11
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! The burl reminds me of my late father's old pipes and humidor. Too pretty to paint black, now you gotta make the glove box match. __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

12-26-2007, 04:26 PM	#12
Sir Fisher Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: West Coast FL Posts: 204	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! i have the same wheel too; i'm lookn' for a replacement as well; but haven't decided what i want yet. Attached Images __________________ 1970 Chevy K20 Custom Camper 1996 Chevy Impala SS 2008 Chevy Avalanche LT3 2003 Honda Accord EX 2001 Hewes Redfisher 16 Fighting Lady Yellow Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=324118

12-26-2007, 04:40 PM	#13
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! Any idea on who sells the glove box???? __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

12-26-2007, 05:02 PM	#14
68 P.O.S. Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 1,662	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! I don't about the burl wood since it's discontinued, but I have seen a guy on ebay selling the matching glove box doors to go with the Covan's brushed alum and carbon fiber inst clusters he sells. Check it out, you might find one's available. __________________ 72 C10 lwb fleetside -stock 350/350 combo

12-27-2007, 05:44 AM	#15
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,604	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! Nice upgrade that old wheel was way past its time.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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12-27-2007, 05:56 AM	#16
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! Yes my wheel is going to be retired to the wall of fame in my garage! __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

12-27-2007, 02:33 PM	#17
69C10@16 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Greenfield, MO Posts: 215	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! [QUOTE=68 P.O.S.;2501136]Man, your old wheel definitely pulled its tour of duty.QUOTE] SO HAS THE WINDSHIELD! lol

12-27-2007, 03:19 PM	#18
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! I have a new windshield standing by for install... __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

12-27-2007, 05:47 PM	#19
MightyFine69 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Traverse City, MI Posts: 97	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! Please don't paint that beautiful wood!!! That should be a crime!!!!! __________________ 1969 3/4 ton 4x4 33's with no lift, gotta love it! A man and his truck, it's a beautiful thing.

12-27-2007, 06:04 PM	#20
70C10Step Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lompoc California Posts: 366	Re: Steering Wheel Swap Complete! No crimes will be committed.... __________________ All Toys: 1971 C10 Fleetside - I needed it! 1970 C10 Stepside - Midlife Crisis 1969 C20 3/4 Longbed - Beast! 1966 Mustang Fastback - Daily Fun 1965 Mustang Fastback - Money pit!

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