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big_al_71 · 09-11-2009, 08:19 PM

I just got a steering wheel off an 89 chevy van that is in 100% excellent condition. What do you guys think about it's looks based on the stock looking interior of my bucket? Should I keep the Grant I have or should I go for the one I just acquired...Give me your honest opinion, my feelings dont ever get hurt

here is a pict of what I have and a pict of the wheel I just got...The grant is coming off as I am going to possibly buy the three spoke from grant if I dont use the stocker.

71swb4x4 · 09-11-2009, 08:22 PM

I don't like the wheel in the bottom picture.

**71blksuper4x4** · 09-11-2009, 08:58 PM

I say run the bottom one, I hate grant wheels. To me they cheapen up your interior. The interior on these trucks have an elegance to them. Either use that one, or find you a 73-93 steering wheel.

msgross · 09-11-2009, 09:18 PM

Don't like either really AL...

bottom one looks likes a chevette...

how about this?

big_al_71 · 09-11-2009, 09:19 PM

I am liking these also

http://www.grantproducts.com/pc-1074...-gm-wheel.aspx

http://www.grantproducts.com/pc-139-...gia-model.aspx

msgross · 09-11-2009, 09:32 PM

that wood one is cool... but $450! wow...i'd have to "feel" it first...

sleepertruck72 · 09-11-2009, 09:33 PM

I say keep watcha got it looks better than the other one (at least to me)

big_al_71 · 09-11-2009, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

I don't like the wheel in the bottom picture.

When I saw it I thought it was kind of cool....

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

I say run the bottom one, I hate grant wheels. To me they cheapen up your interior. The interior on these trucks have an elegance to them. Either use that one, or find you a 73-93 steering wheel.

thanks....

Quote:

Originally Posted by msgross

that wood one is cool... but $450! wow...i'd have to "feel" it first...

you know that I have an expensive taste....

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleepertruck72

I say keep watcha got it looks better than the other one (at least to me)

After reading some of the comments I am leaning that way...

msgross · 09-11-2009, 10:15 PM

I do think you need a more classic looking wheel though...

big mike71 · 09-11-2009, 10:17 PM

Big Al you know your truck is my favorite truck on the the site, But I really don't like any of them. The one you have is the best out of the choices. I don't like mine either it's like school bus. I want the billet bango wheel but I can't bring myself to spend the 400 bones.

big_al_71 · 09-11-2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big mike71

Big Al you know your truck is my favorite truck on the the site, But I really don't like any of them. The one you have is the best out of the choices. I don't like mine either it's like school bus. I want the billet bango wheel but I can't bring myself to spend the 400 bones.

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Thanks Mike!!!!
I think I am going to have to keep what I have till something different comes along.....The one I got today one of my techs brought it to me and he was all excited to have gotten it for me as I had mentioned that I wanted a stock looking wheel...

Dustydog · 09-11-2009, 11:06 PM

"how about this?

MSGROSS, I really like that wheel, can you tell me where I can find one like it?

Dusty

**71blksuper4x4** · 09-12-2009, 12:19 AM

Al, I was not trying to insult you by my Grant comment, that's my opinion about Grant wheels. I just restored a blue 3 spoke wheel like MSGROSS posted to match my interior. I think if you are looking for the best wheels to put in your truck, I would go with the 3 spoke Chevy/Buick Wheels. You can't beat the look, especially if you go with a wooden steering wheel, but expect to pay $$$. For a nice comfortable steering wheel with that Chevy look, really look into getting a 88-93' 4 spoke Leather or cushion grip wheel out of the trucks of that era. They look pretty nice in there and serve their purpose. Trevor

big_al_71 · 09-12-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Al, I was not trying to insult you by my Grant comment, that's my opinion about Grant wheels. I just restored a blue 3 spoke wheel like MSGROSS posted to match my interior. I think if you are looking for the best wheels to put in your truck, I would go with the 3 spoke Chevy/Buick Wheels. You can't beat the look, especially if you go with a wooden steering wheel, but expect to pay $$$. For a nice comfortable steering wheel with that Chevy look, really look into getting a 88-93' 4 spoke Leather or cushion grip wheel out of the trucks of that era. They look pretty nice in there and serve their purpose. Trevor

Trevor it did not insult me or bother me in the last bit, come on man I want everyones true opinion. I am leaning towards a factory steering wheel not necessarily one from our truck as that is what I took off and sold it to someone in here over a year ago. I want something that would look the part of the stock looking truck I actually thought the van steering wheel would look better than the grant..
Do you have any picts of the wheels you are suggesting?
Thanks
Al

unclewatts · 09-12-2009, 03:30 AM

I would say either keep what you got or buy a factory wheel. Just MHO.

*vegaschevy* · 09-12-2009, 04:32 AM

I wish I had the skills to make a steering wheel like Foose did to make a 17" wheel a 14" wheel

**Hart_Rod** · 09-12-2009, 05:20 AM

How about one of these? Top one is around $125 from Summit or Jegs. The bottom one you can usuall pickup off the board for around $60.

big_al_71 · 09-12-2009, 11:03 AM

one of the members in here lives near my shop and pm'd me and told me he has one just like the second one Rob so I am probably going to pick it up....just to have something different hell I might even put the van one just for craps and giggle. These steering wheels can be changed so quickly that just like the wheels I can change the look every other weekend... (Man I need another project just to quit screwing with this one)

**leddzepp** · 09-12-2009, 11:12 AM

I say keep the steering wheel you have now. I like the wheels that are original to our trucks...but if I didn't have one, I'd run a Grant. That bottom wheel in your pic looks like it has an airbag in it

big_al_71 · 09-12-2009, 11:28 AM

Here is the steering wheel that I am thinking about....

FRENCHBLUE72 · 09-12-2009, 11:29 AM

I like the wheel that ms posted..

Blitz · 09-12-2009, 11:56 AM

Out of the choices I like the aftermarket style wheels. I'd keep the Grant for now or run the Summit if I HAD to change given the choices. The van style steering wheels with the broad cross section remind me of my mom's Chevy Celebrity.

big_al_71 · 09-12-2009, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blitz

Out of the choices I like the aftermarket style wheels. I'd keep the Grant for now or run the Summit if I HAD to change given the choices. The van style steering wheels with the broad cross section remind me of my mom's Chevy Celebrity.

No one really likes the van steering wheel

Blitz · 09-12-2009, 12:13 PM

Yeah. Haha. Maybe in a different time man.

*Shane* · 09-12-2009, 12:22 PM

i've always had a soft spot for the old Camaro/Nova SS - Vega GT wheels ...

09-11-2009, 08:19 PM	#1
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Steering Wheel I just got a steering wheel off an 89 chevy van that is in 100% excellent condition. What do you guys think about it's looks based on the stock looking interior of my bucket? Should I keep the Grant I have or should I go for the one I just acquired...Give me your honest opinion, my feelings dont ever get hurt here is a pict of what I have and a pict of the wheel I just got...The grant is coming off as I am going to possibly buy the three spoke from grant if I dont use the stocker. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-11-2009, 08:22 PM	#2
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Steering Wheel I don't like the wheel in the bottom picture. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs.

09-11-2009, 08:58 PM	#3
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Steering Wheel I say run the bottom one, I hate grant wheels. To me they cheapen up your interior. The interior on these trucks have an elegance to them. Either use that one, or find you a 73-93 steering wheel. __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

09-11-2009, 09:18 PM	#4
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Steering Wheel Don't like either really AL... bottom one looks likes a chevette... how about this? __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-11-2009, 09:19 PM	#5
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Steering Wheel I am liking these also http://www.grantproducts.com/pc-1074...-gm-wheel.aspx http://www.grantproducts.com/pc-139-...gia-model.aspx __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild Last edited by big_al_71; 09-11-2009 at 09:30 PM.

09-11-2009, 09:32 PM	#6
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Steering Wheel that wood one is cool... but $450! wow...i'd have to "feel" it first... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-11-2009, 09:33 PM	#7
sleepertruck72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Turlock California 95380 Posts: 2,075	Re: Steering Wheel I say keep watcha got it looks better than the other one (at least to me) __________________ 72 C20 Longbed 05 1500 Z71

09-11-2009, 10:15 PM	#9
msgross Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Central PA Posts: 12,201	Re: Steering Wheel I do think you need a more classic looking wheel though... __________________ The Garage: 1968 K-10 SWB - "Project Money Pit" 1996 Z-71 - "huntin rig" 1969 C-10 LWB (SOLD) "Project flip that truck or else" 1993 Passport, F@rd 1-ton (SOLD)"Project Cousin Eddie" My Garage Build "The 1,000 footer"

09-11-2009, 10:17 PM	#10
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: Steering Wheel Big Al you know your truck is my favorite truck on the the site, But I really don't like any of them. The one you have is the best out of the choices. I don't like mine either it's like school bus. I want the billet bango wheel but I can't bring myself to spend the 400 bones. Attached Images __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

09-11-2009, 11:06 PM	#12
Dustydog Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Spring Grove Il Posts: 122	Re: Steering Wheel "how about this? MSGROSS, I really like that wheel, can you tell me where I can find one like it? Dusty __________________ Dustydog 1940 Ford 2D SDN 1970 GMC SB 2004 C5 Vette

09-12-2009, 12:19 AM	#13
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: Steering Wheel Al, I was not trying to insult you by my Grant comment, that's my opinion about Grant wheels. I just restored a blue 3 spoke wheel like MSGROSS posted to match my interior. I think if you are looking for the best wheels to put in your truck, I would go with the 3 spoke Chevy/Buick Wheels. You can't beat the look, especially if you go with a wooden steering wheel, but expect to pay $$$. For a nice comfortable steering wheel with that Chevy look, really look into getting a 88-93' 4 spoke Leather or cushion grip wheel out of the trucks of that era. They look pretty nice in there and serve their purpose. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

09-12-2009, 03:30 AM	#15
unclewatts 70 Chevrolet=Obsession Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nice ca Posts: 1,067	Re: Steering Wheel I would say either keep what you got or buy a factory wheel. Just MHO. __________________ I'm Just like my truck. Old, Ugly and Grouchy. Except my truck starts easily in the morning and doesn't smoke! IT'S NOT EASY BEING GREEN! -Kermit the frog 1970 Chevrolet C-10 Longbed Stepside : 350, Muncie M20, 3.08 GM corp. positraction Forest green exterior/light green interior(Where all my money goes) 1996 Toyota Corolla (Parts runner)

09-12-2009, 04:32 AM	#16
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: Steering Wheel I wish I had the skills to make a steering wheel like Foose did to make a 17" wheel a 14" wheel

09-12-2009, 05:20 AM	#17
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,862	Re: Steering Wheel How about one of these? Top one is around $125 from Summit or Jegs. The bottom one you can usuall pickup off the board for around $60. Attached Images __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

09-12-2009, 11:03 AM	#18
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Steering Wheel one of the members in here lives near my shop and pm'd me and told me he has one just like the second one Rob so I am probably going to pick it up....just to have something different hell I might even put the van one just for craps and giggle. These steering wheels can be changed so quickly that just like the wheels I can change the look every other weekend... (Man I need another project just to quit screwing with this one) __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild



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09-12-2009, 11:12 AM	#19
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,048	Re: Steering Wheel I say keep the steering wheel you have now. I like the wheels that are original to our trucks...but if I didn't have one, I'd run a Grant. That bottom wheel in your pic looks like it has an airbag in it __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

09-12-2009, 11:28 AM	#20
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Steering Wheel Here is the steering wheel that I am thinking about.... Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

09-12-2009, 11:29 AM	#21
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Steering Wheel I like the wheel that ms posted.. __________________ 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..

09-12-2009, 11:56 AM	#22
Blitz Mr. Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 388	Re: Steering Wheel Out of the choices I like the aftermarket style wheels. I'd keep the Grant for now or run the Summit if I HAD to change given the choices. The van style steering wheels with the broad cross section remind me of my mom's Chevy Celebrity.

09-12-2009, 12:13 PM	#24
Blitz Mr. Thread Killer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Norcross, GA Posts: 388	Re: Steering Wheel Yeah. Haha. Maybe in a different time man.

09-12-2009, 12:22 PM	#25
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: Steering Wheel i've always had a soft spot for the old Camaro/Nova SS - Vega GT wheels ...

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