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Mike Culpepper · 04-01-2003, 11:55 PM

Will most later model Chev. truck steering wheels fit my '72? Was wondering about '89-93ish model trucks?
Any adaptors needed etc....
Planning on junk yard jumpin' this weekend.
Mike

Longhorn Man · 04-02-2003, 12:37 AM

It'll bolt right on. Look real close at the horn slip ring. You'll need to use your original onw. Just use some pliers to pull the metal contact out of the tube, and then use the spring loaded contact, but first, you'll need to shave the nipple off so it'll go in. It is a tight enough fit that it'll hold no problem.
I've run one in all 3 of my trucks with no problem what so ever.

Mike Culpepper · 04-02-2003, 08:43 AM

THANKS!
Mike

junkyardjohn · 04-02-2003, 10:30 AM

ALL AMERICAN MADE G.M. CARS & TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME SIZE SPLINE ON THERE STEERING WHEELS. AT LEAST ALL OF THE ONES I'VE TRIED FROM 1960 ON UP, (OLDS,PONTIAC,BUICK,GMC CHEVY, ECT. ECT.) JOHN

Bill72BB · 04-02-2003, 11:02 AM

this one

Mike Culpepper · 04-02-2003, 05:39 PM

THANKS,
Bill72BB, that is exactly the type of wheel I was thinking about.
Mike

Earl Junior · 04-02-2003, 06:09 PM

Bill-

Got any more pictures of that cup holder setup? I'd be interested in getting any details you have.

Thanks!

Blue Beard · 04-02-2003, 06:21 PM

I've got a wheel like bills and like it.

Bill72BB · 04-02-2003, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Earl Junior
Bill-

Got any more pictures of that cup holder setup? I'd be interested in getting any details you have.

Thanks!

Here is the link
http://www.metropartsmarket.com/cata...ole_15039.html

Bill72BB · 04-02-2003, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mike Culpepper
THANKS,
Bill72BB, that is exactly the type of wheel I was thinking about.
Mike

Mike FYI you might want to get the Horn contact plate below the wheel , I used the original one and made a adapter wire to make the horn work.
I think the plate for the later wheel would make the horn hookup easier.

Longhorn Man · 04-03-2003, 12:43 AM

Teh problem with the plate from the new wheel is the bottom is not the same. On the new ones it is flat while our trucks had a tapered edge that presses against the bearings. I made that mistake once already.

Bill72BB · 04-03-2003, 01:32 AM

Andy ; Should I stop looking for the later model plate ? and stick with the original and the adapted horn wire?

Thanks

*Phillip Johnson* · 04-03-2003, 03:57 AM

I have a later model Chevelle SS wheel in my truck but left the horn fuse out. Ive done this on other trucks with no problem but for some reason, I cant keep the horn quiet this time. My shrink tells me that I need to scream more often. I guess Ill just roll the window down and go for it. I like this steering wheel too much to give it up for a horn. When all else fails, the middle finger works well too!

Bill72BB · 04-03-2003, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Phillip Johnson
When all else faild, the middle finger works well too!

Phil; The last time I was to Grants Pass there were a lot of Californian's up there that middle finger may get you shot.

Longhorn Man · 04-04-2003, 01:56 AM

Here is the bottom shot of the two styles in question... The one that has a tapered end is for the truck, the other one is an early 90's S-10 which donated a 4 spoke padded wheel.

Longhorn Man · 04-04-2003, 01:59 AM

This angle shows the height a little better. The black one is out of a mid 70's van (a tilt deal) and I only threw it in the pic to referance the metal contact.
I normally just grasp the metal with pliers and pull. They normally come out with no problem and I have even been able to save one or two.

krazy_texan · 04-04-2003, 11:13 AM

i have an 87 wheel in my truck and i like it alot i havent messed with the horn yet and probably wont untili have to go get inspected.

Longhorn Man · 04-04-2003, 01:34 PM

Bill72BB, I never answered your Q...sorry.
Stop looking for the newer style. When you install it your upper bearing will ot have the support they need and everything will be real sloppy. So sloppy in fact, that the bearings will pop out of the race, and the turn signals will not cancel.

Bill72BB · 04-05-2003, 03:49 AM

Thank's Andy so far the adapter wire I made is holding up pretty good still have a horn that works .

72c10 · 04-05-2003, 09:25 AM

dont know if anyone cares but I used a 90's S-10 wheel with the original plate, horn, turn signals work properly and the stearing is fine.

Gene · 04-05-2003, 10:48 AM

I used a full size truck whell out of a 93 chevy extended cab, and all I had to do to get the horn to work was take the horn wire and cut th end off and put a female connector on it and plug it on the inside of the horn button on the new wheel. You remove the horn cap and you will see the male connector inside of it. All this does is ground the wire and therefore makes the horn work.

04-01-2003, 11:55 PM	#1
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	Late model Steering Wheel Fit? Will most later model Chev. truck steering wheels fit my '72? Was wondering about '89-93ish model trucks? Any adaptors needed etc.... Planning on junk yard jumpin' this weekend. Mike __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

04-02-2003, 08:43 AM	#3
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	THANKS! Mike __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

04-02-2003, 10:30 AM	#4
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	ALL AMERICAN MADE G.M. CARS & TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME SIZE SPLINE ON THERE STEERING WHEELS. AT LEAST ALL OF THE ONES I'VE TRIED FROM 1960 ON UP, (OLDS,PONTIAC,BUICK,GMC CHEVY, ECT. ECT.) JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

04-02-2003, 11:02 AM	#5
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	this one Attached Images __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

04-02-2003, 05:39 PM	#6
Mike Culpepper Red Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Llano... Texas Hill Country Posts: 448	THANKS, Bill72BB, that is exactly the type of wheel I was thinking about. Mike __________________ '72 Cheyenne LWB 350/350 "The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time." - Catfish Hunter (commenting on why he was not able to pitch another perfect game).

04-02-2003, 12:37 AM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	It'll bolt right on. Look real close at the horn slip ring. You'll need to use your original onw. Just use some pliers to pull the metal contact out of the tube, and then use the spring loaded contact, but first, you'll need to shave the nipple off so it'll go in. It is a tight enough fit that it'll hold no problem. I've run one in all 3 of my trucks with no problem what so ever.

04-02-2003, 06:09 PM	#7
Earl Junior Cadillac power Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: North Idaho Posts: 296	Bill- Got any more pictures of that cup holder setup? I'd be interested in getting any details you have. Thanks! __________________ Just for the record, if I'm down to my last potato, I'm not sharing it with a guy who wants to kill me so he can get a better supply of virgins in paradise. That lesson is a little thing I call Economics 101, infidel style. --Scott Adams author of Dilbert

04-02-2003, 06:21 PM	#8
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,834	I've got a wheel like bills and like it. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

04-03-2003, 12:43 AM	#11
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Teh problem with the plate from the new wheel is the bottom is not the same. On the new ones it is flat while our trucks had a tapered edge that presses against the bearings. I made that mistake once already.

04-03-2003, 01:32 AM	#12
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	Andy ; Should I stop looking for the later model plate ? and stick with the original and the adapted horn wire? Thanks __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

04-03-2003, 03:57 AM	#13
Phillip Johnson Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 1,580	I have a later model Chevelle SS wheel in my truck but left the horn fuse out. Ive done this on other trucks with no problem but for some reason, I cant keep the horn quiet this time. My shrink tells me that I need to scream more often. I guess Ill just roll the window down and go for it. I like this steering wheel too much to give it up for a horn. When all else fails, the middle finger works well too! Last edited by Phillip Johnson; 04-04-2003 at 03:26 AM.

04-04-2003, 01:56 AM	#15
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Here is the bottom shot of the two styles in question... The one that has a tapered end is for the truck, the other one is an early 90's S-10 which donated a 4 spoke padded wheel. Attached Images

04-04-2003, 01:59 AM	#16
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	This angle shows the height a little better. The black one is out of a mid 70's van (a tilt deal) and I only threw it in the pic to referance the metal contact. I normally just grasp the metal with pliers and pull. They normally come out with no problem and I have even been able to save one or two. Attached Images

04-04-2003, 11:13 AM	#17
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	i have an 87 wheel in my truck and i like it alot i havent messed with the horn yet and probably wont untili have to go get inspected. __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

04-04-2003, 01:34 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Bill72BB, I never answered your Q...sorry. Stop looking for the newer style. When you install it your upper bearing will ot have the support they need and everything will be real sloppy. So sloppy in fact, that the bearings will pop out of the race, and the turn signals will not cancel.



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04-05-2003, 03:49 AM	#19
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	Thank's Andy so far the adapter wire I made is holding up pretty good still have a horn that works . __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

04-05-2003, 09:25 AM	#20
72c10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: burlington KY Posts: 175	dont know if anyone cares but I used a 90's S-10 wheel with the original plate, horn, turn signals work properly and the stearing is fine.

04-05-2003, 10:48 AM	#21
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	I used a full size truck whell out of a 93 chevy extended cab, and all I had to do to get the horn to work was take the horn wire and cut th end off and put a female connector on it and plug it on the inside of the horn button on the new wheel. You remove the horn cap and you will see the male connector inside of it. All this does is ground the wire and therefore makes the horn work. Attached Images __________________ 1971 SWB 4X4 Build BOARD MEMBER #5448 BOOMER SOONER!!!!

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