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glendale · 12-07-2009, 05:19 PM

i saw a thread here a while back. and now i can't find it. what length are you guys running?

jchav62 · 12-07-2009, 06:22 PM

I got mine from Streamline. 18"...

http://www.streamlineus.com/ShowItem...wer%20Tip.aspx

glendale · 12-07-2009, 06:34 PM

sweet thanks. now if you know of any body that has a white 15" three hole steering wheel in stock you will be my brother from another mother!

**slepysal** · 12-07-2009, 07:06 PM

Thats were I got mine too . Trucks looking good Joe !!!
Try moomeyes for the white wheel

markeb01 · 12-07-2009, 07:38 PM

Covico still makes a white 3 hole steering wheel out of stainless steel.

http://shopping.rexmar.com/Merchant2...de=covico3bolt

I haven't seen one in real life, so I can't tell if the rim is foam or hard rubber. They look very shiny to be foam. They're designed for use in boats, just like they were in the 60's, but they fit fine in a car or truck if you use the correct Grant or Superior adapter for your column.

Per the following link it appears the Moon wheel has been discontinued and sold out. Seems hard to believe with so many people wanting them.

http://www.mooneyesusa.com/moon-clas...te-p-1310.html

These white hot rod style wheels do come up occasionally on Ebay. You can improve you chances of finding one if you are dilligent and put a lot of effort in it. Try looking for steering wheels using the following search terms in whatever combination works:

white, grant, superior, covico, hot rod, custom, vintage, etc. When all else fails search all the steering wheels. Many times the seller doesn't know what the wheel is, particularly with Covico wheels which are not marked.

Bear in mind Covico wheels have a dish of about 2 3/8 inches, while Grant and Superior wheels are approximately 4 1/2" deep, depending on diameter. This may be important to your installation depending on seating, column, etc.

If you do find one, look at the pictures closely. If it looks pitted and rusty it probably looks worse in person. All of these wheels were very cheaply made with poor chrome that doesn't hold up well. If the seller indicates "a few minor pits that should polish right out" - you might as well pass unless you don't care if it's rusty. If the chrome is gone far enough to cause pits in the steel underneath, the pits aren't going to polish out. One nice feature of the new Covico wheels is they are stainless steel, so rust will never be a problem.

jchav62 · 12-07-2009, 07:43 PM

Mooneyes is sold out.

Streamline may have the wheel you are looking for.

glendale · 12-07-2009, 08:26 PM

moon said they got a bad batch. so then i ordered one from limeworks this morning and they called like an hour later and said they were out also. he told me they are grant wheels and they moved the man. facility to mexico and are having quality issues. i think i'll just wait.

frmula505 · 12-07-2009, 08:33 PM

Heres another source for the bellflowers.
http://www.thenightprowlers.com/NP-m...0&%20Stuff.htm

Joe are yours 18" total lenth, or just the thick part. I plan on getting a set for my Olds.

DWC · 12-07-2009, 08:37 PM

Mine wheel had a black grip and I painted it white, holding up so far. Cheaper than buying a new wheel.

Joe, that picture of your truck under all that snow! That looks like a picture from my part of the country.

glendale · 12-07-2009, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jchav62

I got mine from Streamline. 18"...

http://www.streamlineus.com/ShowItem...wer%20Tip.aspx

is that the correct back bumper? it looks good. i love your truck man.

Nailz · 12-07-2009, 10:39 PM

i love bellflower pipes on C10's..nice touch.
I just got a 13.5 slotted white wheel from this VW shop, gotta get a Grant adapter now.
http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1401

**slepysal** · 12-08-2009, 01:15 AM

here are mine
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glendale · 12-08-2009, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slepysal

here are mine
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are yours the 18's also?

**slepysal** · 12-08-2009, 04:56 PM

yea 18's I ran mine under the bumper

glendale · 12-08-2009, 05:13 PM

cool thanks i am going to order some tonight.

**slepysal** · 12-08-2009, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glendale

cool thanks i am going to order some tonight.

stream line has the best price on 18's

glendale · 12-08-2009, 05:57 PM

yea about half of what nightprowlers wants. did you get yours from them? any rust issues with them?

**slepysal** · 12-08-2009, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glendale

yea about half of what nightprowlers wants. did you get yours from them? any rust issues with them?

Yes I got mine from streamline. They have been on for awhile, no rust issues at all, they have held up real good

12-07-2009, 05:19 PM	#1
glendale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sacramento,ca Posts: 338	bell flower pipes? i saw a thread here a while back. and now i can't find it. what length are you guys running?

12-07-2009, 06:22 PM	#2
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: bell flower pipes? I got mine from Streamline. 18"... http://www.streamlineus.com/ShowItem...wer%20Tip.aspx Attached Images __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

12-07-2009, 06:34 PM	#3
glendale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sacramento,ca Posts: 338	Re: bell flower pipes? sweet thanks. now if you know of any body that has a white 15" three hole steering wheel in stock you will be my brother from another mother!

12-07-2009, 07:06 PM	#4
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: bell flower pipes? Thats were I got mine too . Trucks looking good Joe !!! Try moomeyes for the white wheel __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

12-07-2009, 07:38 PM	#5
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: bell flower pipes? Covico still makes a white 3 hole steering wheel out of stainless steel. http://shopping.rexmar.com/Merchant2...de=covico3bolt I haven't seen one in real life, so I can't tell if the rim is foam or hard rubber. They look very shiny to be foam. They're designed for use in boats, just like they were in the 60's, but they fit fine in a car or truck if you use the correct Grant or Superior adapter for your column. Per the following link it appears the Moon wheel has been discontinued and sold out. Seems hard to believe with so many people wanting them. http://www.mooneyesusa.com/moon-clas...te-p-1310.html These white hot rod style wheels do come up occasionally on Ebay. You can improve you chances of finding one if you are dilligent and put a lot of effort in it. Try looking for steering wheels using the following search terms in whatever combination works: white, grant, superior, covico, hot rod, custom, vintage, etc. When all else fails search all the steering wheels. Many times the seller doesn't know what the wheel is, particularly with Covico wheels which are not marked. Bear in mind Covico wheels have a dish of about 2 3/8 inches, while Grant and Superior wheels are approximately 4 1/2" deep, depending on diameter. This may be important to your installation depending on seating, column, etc. If you do find one, look at the pictures closely. If it looks pitted and rusty it probably looks worse in person. All of these wheels were very cheaply made with poor chrome that doesn't hold up well. If the seller indicates "a few minor pits that should polish right out" - you might as well pass unless you don't care if it's rusty. If the chrome is gone far enough to cause pits in the steel underneath, the pits aren't going to polish out. One nice feature of the new Covico wheels is they are stainless steel, so rust will never be a problem.

12-07-2009, 07:43 PM	#6
jchav62 1962 C-10 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Las Vegas, New Mexico Posts: 4,978	Re: bell flower pipes? Mooneyes is sold out. Streamline may have the wheel you are looking for. __________________ Joseph Chavez "See the USA in a Chevrolet!!" ......................_____ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ 1962 C10 Shortbed Fleetside 327/th350 GV overdrive 1974 C10 Longbed Fleetside 350/th350 "The Trash Truck" 1999 Chevy 2500 OBS, Longbed 5.7/4L80E 4x4 2015 GMC Sierra SLE 1500 4x4

12-07-2009, 08:26 PM	#7
glendale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sacramento,ca Posts: 338	Re: bell flower pipes? moon said they got a bad batch. so then i ordered one from limeworks this morning and they called like an hour later and said they were out also. he told me they are grant wheels and they moved the man. facility to mexico and are having quality issues. i think i'll just wait.

12-07-2009, 08:33 PM	#8
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: bell flower pipes? Heres another source for the bellflowers. http://www.thenightprowlers.com/NP-m...0&%20Stuff.htm Joe are yours 18" total lenth, or just the thick part. I plan on getting a set for my Olds. __________________ 1961 GMC Suburban Custom 1969 Short wide project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535479 (SOLD) 1959 Apache fleetside (frame off in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 1960 Apache short/narrow shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350780 (SOLD) 1951 Plymouth leadsled project 2005 Corvette conv. Procharged 1969 Corvette stingray 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 1950 Oldsmobile 98 custom project Last edited by frmula505; 12-07-2009 at 08:38 PM.

12-07-2009, 08:37 PM	#9
DWC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Central Ohio Posts: 138	Re: bell flower pipes? Mine wheel had a black grip and I painted it white, holding up so far. Cheaper than buying a new wheel. Joe, that picture of your truck under all that snow! That looks like a picture from my part of the country.

12-07-2009, 10:39 PM	#11
Nailz Shlong bed club Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 83	Re: bell flower pipes? i love bellflower pipes on C10's..nice touch. I just got a 13.5 slotted white wheel from this VW shop, gotta get a Grant adapter now. http://www.cbperformance.com/catalog.asp?ProductID=1401

12-08-2009, 01:15 AM	#12
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: bell flower pipes? here are mine __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

12-08-2009, 04:56 PM	#14
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: bell flower pipes? yea 18's I ran mine under the bumper __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... " Last edited by slepysal; 12-08-2009 at 04:57 PM.

12-08-2009, 05:13 PM	#15
glendale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sacramento,ca Posts: 338	Re: bell flower pipes? cool thanks i am going to order some tonight.

12-08-2009, 05:57 PM	#17
glendale Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: sacramento,ca Posts: 338	Re: bell flower pipes? yea about half of what nightprowlers wants. did you get yours from them? any rust issues with them?



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