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Bazooka · 04-13-2010, 05:50 PM

How do you remove the deluxe steering wheel on a 63?

I was expecting to just push down on the horn button and rotate to remove but It doesnt look like this will work on this type of wheel.

I noticed 2 screws on the back of the steering wheel. If I remove those that should allow the horn button to come off and give me access to the big nut right?

I already picked up a steering wheel puller just wanted to double check. Don't want to break anything.

daverod · 04-13-2010, 06:09 PM

Thats how my 64 works.

Bazooka · 04-13-2010, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

Thats how my 64 works.

Remove the screws?

daverod · 04-13-2010, 06:14 PM

yes, then the horn thing comes off.

Bazooka · 04-13-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by daverod

yes, then the horn thing comes off.

Sweet. Thanks bear killer..

jonzcustomshop · 04-13-2010, 06:32 PM

I think once you get the 2 screws off the back(double check too, they might be a clutch, or butterfly head screw) there will be three screws on the front holding the ring to the wheel, you will want to get the whole thing out of the way before you pull the wheel.

**aerotruk63** · 04-13-2010, 07:04 PM

And disconnect the battery!

daverod · 04-13-2010, 09:31 PM

Might be to late for that one.

I'm sure he'll figure it out.

Strodder · 04-14-2010, 10:31 PM

I have a great tip to remove the steering wheel. Of course after you get the horn ring off. Loosen the Steering Wheel shaft nut to where it is flush with the top of the shaft. Then take 2 hammers. One has to be a ball peen hammer, the other a big hammer. Then wedge your knees up against the bottom of the wheel and use leverage with your feet, and push up your knees real hard. While doing that put the ball peen hammer with the ball on the shaft, and hit the flat part of the ball peen hammer with the BFH. The steering wheel will pop right off in 2 seconds. You have to keep the nut on so you won't damage the threads on the shaft or hit your self in the face from the wheel coming off so fast.

I never use a puller.
If the wheel is frozen on the splines, then you have to use a puller. Install the puller, and tighten the center bolt. If it doesn't pop off right away, hit the top end of the puller with a hammer, and tighten some more. Then do it again until it comes off.
Hope this helps you guys.

04-13-2010, 05:50 PM	#1
Bazooka Keepin it old school Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 672	63 steering wheel removal How do you remove the deluxe steering wheel on a 63? I was expecting to just push down on the horn button and rotate to remove but It doesnt look like this will work on this type of wheel. I noticed 2 screws on the back of the steering wheel. If I remove those that should allow the horn button to come off and give me access to the big nut right? I already picked up a steering wheel puller just wanted to double check. Don't want to break anything. Last edited by Bazooka; 04-13-2010 at 05:53 PM.

04-13-2010, 06:09 PM	#2
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 63 steering wheel removal Thats how my 64 works. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

04-13-2010, 06:14 PM	#4
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 63 steering wheel removal yes, then the horn thing comes off. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

04-13-2010, 06:32 PM	#6
jonzcustomshop 1961 crewcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: missoula, mt Posts: 6,164	Re: 63 steering wheel removal I think once you get the 2 screws off the back(double check too, they might be a clutch, or butterfly head screw) there will be three screws on the front holding the ring to the wheel, you will want to get the whole thing out of the way before you pull the wheel. __________________ 60 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=280904 61 crew build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=646830 63 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=336537 64 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=448681 65 'burb build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=590715 65 build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=281955

04-13-2010, 07:04 PM	#7
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04-13-2010, 09:31 PM	#8
daverod SSN 706 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pocatello Idaho Posts: 3,821	Re: 63 steering wheel removal Might be to late for that one. I'm sure he'll figure it out. __________________ Daverods 64 C10 Daily driver 292 3 speed "Driver" Daverods 66 Build C10 Bags 350/350(On Hold) Daverods 52 Build 3100 S10 chassis,Bags, 350/700r4 "Click it"

04-14-2010, 10:31 PM	#9
Strodder Daring to be Different Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 4,499	Re: 63 steering wheel removal I have a great tip to remove the steering wheel. Of course after you get the horn ring off. Loosen the Steering Wheel shaft nut to where it is flush with the top of the shaft. Then take 2 hammers. One has to be a ball peen hammer, the other a big hammer. Then wedge your knees up against the bottom of the wheel and use leverage with your feet, and push up your knees real hard. While doing that put the ball peen hammer with the ball on the shaft, and hit the flat part of the ball peen hammer with the BFH. The steering wheel will pop right off in 2 seconds. You have to keep the nut on so you won't damage the threads on the shaft or hit your self in the face from the wheel coming off so fast. I never use a puller. If the wheel is frozen on the splines, then you have to use a puller. Install the puller, and tighten the center bolt. If it doesn't pop off right away, hit the top end of the puller with a hammer, and tighten some more. Then do it again until it comes off. Hope this helps you guys. __________________ *Dennis* Check out my 65/73 Cheap Build Thread. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=327644 *KUSTOM RIDES* FACE BOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/groups/291198124258863/ 1965 C-10 Short Bed 350/700r4 2012 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 2016 Honda Accord w/ 18" rims 2007 Honda Goldwing Trike w/ NAVI 2001 Yamaha Roadstar Indian look alike "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...WOW!...what an amazing ride!" Live Life Passionately!!! [/COLOR] *I AM WE TODD IT, I AM SOFA KING WE TODD IT*



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