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JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-19-2003, 07:41 AM

Does anyone recognize this steering wheel and are they available?

It is on a 72 truck and I like the looks of it.

Any comments?

Jim

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-19-2003, 09:05 AM

L.M.C.has them i the back I think they came stock on 70s elcamino and chevelles but not sure...Nice wheels though..

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-19-2003, 09:38 AM

Frenchblue72,

You are right, LMC does have them!

Thanks!

Jim

70c10 · 02-19-2003, 09:46 AM

Jim,
Grant makes them. I "think" it's a model 969 or something like that.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-19-2003, 09:51 AM

I will check out Grant.

Thanks,

Jim

Tynee · 02-19-2003, 09:54 AM

What's the diameter of that wheel? It looks great.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-19-2003, 01:33 PM

I don't know the diameter of the wheel. I got the pic off of e-bay.
The steering wheel is on a nice short box truck.

Here is the link.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2403418967

LMC has the wheels at $100 plus $20 for the installation kit.

Grant must make them but I have not looked it up yet.

Jim

70c10 · 02-19-2003, 02:11 PM

They retail for about $70. I think the diameter is about 16.5".

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-19-2003, 02:14 PM

Are you saying that LMC's price is on the high side?

Do you know who has them for $70?

jim

O'l Buck · 02-19-2003, 02:16 PM

it looks alot like the deluxe wheel for the late 60's early 70's cutlass, 442, gto, chevelle, etc..

70c10 · 02-19-2003, 02:19 PM

Jim. Yes LMC marks these same wheels up. I bought my Grant at Pep Boys. Try Auto zone etc. They can special order at no extra charge.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-19-2003, 02:49 PM

I will try Autozone. Thanks for the tip.

Jim

**Desert Rat** · 02-19-2003, 04:27 PM

thats actually a 69 chevy cushion grip wheel,not the lmc one or aftermarket its also used in 69 to about 77 vettes,in black.colored ones actually came in buicks the small skyhawks.the wheel is about $159 the hub about $40,the horn contact is $20,and the cap about $30(that one there is a buick cap,with a bowtie on it it looks like)pep boys wont have that one but they have one thats similar.I use them on every vehicle i have by picking them up at swapmeets,junkyards.they are getting tough to find in the 69 Chevys they were a option,standard in the vettes,and a option in the buicks.the 4 spokes are found in some Olds starfires,and they are in upto 77 Oldsmobiles.once in a while i sell them on ebay 4 spokes always fetch $125 or upto $250 for a nice black one 3 spokes usually $75 up to $150 for a nice black one.there on ebay all the time type in 3 spoke steering wheel,or chevy 3 spoke sport wheel.

**Desert Rat** · 02-19-2003, 04:30 PM

Heres a couple of the ones i have waiting for new columns to go on.

**Desert Rat** · 02-19-2003, 04:35 PM

heres a new one(well repop)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=10076

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-19-2003, 08:07 PM

It looks like Desert Rat has a good eye!

Here is a picture of the 969 Grant wheel and they are different.

Jim

wlee · 02-19-2003, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by JimKshortstep4x4
Are you saying that LMC's price is on the high side?

jim

That would be an understatement

LMC's price is high on EVERYTHING - guess they have to pay for that beautiful catalog somehow!

**jerry moss** · 02-19-2003, 09:54 PM

Jim,
i run that same wheel ,with a diffrent horn cap, on my trucks and they do look nice. but, like D.R. said, they are getting tough to locate in wrecking yards and swap meet sellers thimk they have the only one G.M. ever produced. you can buy repops but they're not cheap either.

**jamie72** · 02-20-2003, 08:39 PM

desert rat,i got a 4 spoke its got the numbers 9758389,on the back side of one of the spokes,any ideas what it come off of???
its only like a 14 inch wheel, and its black.
thanks

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-21-2003, 08:05 AM

Thanks for all of the replies!

At least I know what to look for.

Jim

**Desert Rat** · 02-21-2003, 09:05 AM

Hi does it look like my one in the picture? yours isnt the fullsize olds one they are a larger diameter the olds starfires(the monza looking cars)came with them also i dont have any small ones right now just the large diameter they are number9751836,they are from the 442s and optional wheel on some of the Cutlass' my guess is you have the smaller car one,if it looks like that in the pic.actually i looked through them i have a 989 out of a starfire but its red,and im sure theres a diff part number for black,best thing would be post a pic but your part number IS a GM steering wheel.does it have the horn button with the Olds insignia in the middle?

JimKshortstep4x4 · 02-21-2003, 09:53 AM

I think the black one on the right of your pic is the one. at least it looks like it.

I am going over to look at one tomorrow.

Thanks for your help.

Jim

**jamie72** · 02-21-2003, 04:28 PM

desert rat,
the one i got looks like the bottom middle wheel in your pic,all i got is the wheel no cap.
thanks

**Desert Rat** · 02-21-2003, 04:42 PM

Yes if you have the one in the bottom middle but its 14" then you have the small Olds starfire ones(the little Monza styled car one).I have a couple red ones,2 large black,and a blue.I dont have any of the small black right now,i prefer the large ones ive had problems with the small tilt shift handle hitting them,when the tilt is up.

**jamie72** · 02-21-2003, 08:53 PM

thanks desert rat...

02-19-2003, 07:41 AM	#1
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Steering wheel identification Does anyone recognize this steering wheel and are they available? It is on a 72 truck and I like the looks of it. Any comments? Jim Attached Images

02-19-2003, 09:05 AM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,600	L.M.C.has them i the back I think they came stock on 70s elcamino and chevelles but not sure...Nice wheels though.. __________________ 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..

02-19-2003, 09:46 AM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Jim, Grant makes them. I "think" it's a model 969 or something like that. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-19-2003, 09:54 AM	#6
Tynee I miss this truck. Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Lexington, KY U.S.A. Posts: 2,863	What's the diameter of that wheel? It looks great. __________________ '07 GMC Acadia SLT. Sweet ride. '08 Crew Cab Z-71 short bed. Really like this truck A LOT.

02-19-2003, 02:11 PM	#8
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	They retail for about $70. I think the diameter is about 16.5". __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-19-2003, 09:38 AM	#3
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Frenchblue72, You are right, LMC does have them! Thanks! Jim

02-19-2003, 09:51 AM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I will check out Grant. Thanks, Jim

02-19-2003, 01:33 PM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I don't know the diameter of the wheel. I got the pic off of e-bay. The steering wheel is on a nice short box truck. Here is the link. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=2403418967 LMC has the wheels at $100 plus $20 for the installation kit. Grant must make them but I have not looked it up yet. Jim

02-19-2003, 02:14 PM	#9
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Are you saying that LMC's price is on the high side? Do you know who has them for $70? jim

02-19-2003, 02:16 PM	#10
O'l Buck Recovering Truck Driver Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Orleans, NE USA Posts: 1,883	it looks alot like the deluxe wheel for the late 60's early 70's cutlass, 442, gto, chevelle, etc.. __________________ 67 K-20 350, SM465, Eaton rear, 4.56 no spin option 00 Dodge 2500 4x4, 24V cummins, 5 speed Chad South Central Nebraska

02-19-2003, 02:19 PM	#11
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Jim. Yes LMC marks these same wheels up. I bought my Grant at Pep Boys. Try Auto zone etc. They can special order at no extra charge. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

02-19-2003, 02:49 PM	#12
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I will try Autozone. Thanks for the tip. Jim

02-19-2003, 04:27 PM	#13
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	thats actually a 69 chevy cushion grip wheel,not the lmc one or aftermarket its also used in 69 to about 77 vettes,in black.colored ones actually came in buicks the small skyhawks.the wheel is about $159 the hub about $40,the horn contact is $20,and the cap about $30(that one there is a buick cap,with a bowtie on it it looks like)pep boys wont have that one but they have one thats similar.I use them on every vehicle i have by picking them up at swapmeets,junkyards.they are getting tough to find in the 69 Chevys they were a option,standard in the vettes,and a option in the buicks.the 4 spokes are found in some Olds starfires,and they are in upto 77 Oldsmobiles.once in a while i sell them on ebay 4 spokes always fetch $125 or upto $250 for a nice black one 3 spokes usually $75 up to $150 for a nice black one.there on ebay all the time type in 3 spoke steering wheel,or chevy 3 spoke sport wheel.

02-19-2003, 04:30 PM	#14
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Heres a couple of the ones i have waiting for new columns to go on. Attached Images

02-19-2003, 04:35 PM	#15
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	heres a new one(well repop) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...category=10076



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02-19-2003, 08:07 PM	#16
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	It looks like Desert Rat has a good eye! Here is a picture of the 969 Grant wheel and they are different. Jim Attached Images

02-19-2003, 09:54 PM	#18
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,856	Jim, i run that same wheel ,with a diffrent horn cap, on my trucks and they do look nice. but, like D.R. said, they are getting tough to locate in wrecking yards and swap meet sellers thimk they have the only one G.M. ever produced. you can buy repops but they're not cheap either. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

02-20-2003, 08:39 PM	#19
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	desert rat,i got a 4 spoke its got the numbers 9758389,on the back side of one of the spokes,any ideas what it come off of??? its only like a 14 inch wheel, and its black. thanks __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com Last edited by jamie72; 02-20-2003 at 08:42 PM.

02-21-2003, 08:05 AM	#20
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Thanks for all of the replies! At least I know what to look for. Jim

02-21-2003, 09:05 AM	#21
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Hi does it look like my one in the picture? yours isnt the fullsize olds one they are a larger diameter the olds starfires(the monza looking cars)came with them also i dont have any small ones right now just the large diameter they are number9751836,they are from the 442s and optional wheel on some of the Cutlass' my guess is you have the smaller car one,if it looks like that in the pic.actually i looked through them i have a 989 out of a starfire but its red,and im sure theres a diff part number for black,best thing would be post a pic but your part number IS a GM steering wheel.does it have the horn button with the Olds insignia in the middle?

02-21-2003, 09:53 AM	#22
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I think the black one on the right of your pic is the one. at least it looks like it. I am going over to look at one tomorrow. Thanks for your help. Jim

02-21-2003, 04:28 PM	#23
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	desert rat, the one i got looks like the bottom middle wheel in your pic,all i got is the wheel no cap. thanks __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

02-21-2003, 04:42 PM	#24
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Yes if you have the one in the bottom middle but its 14" then you have the small Olds starfire ones(the little Monza styled car one).I have a couple red ones,2 large black,and a blue.I dont have any of the small black right now,i prefer the large ones ive had problems with the small tilt shift handle hitting them,when the tilt is up.

02-21-2003, 08:53 PM	#25
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	thanks desert rat... __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

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