Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Indyuke · 06-18-2011, 10:37 AM

I've got a 70, but I much prefer the 67-68 wheels. So I found a couple of good ones, painted one of them and put it in along with a shiny horn button.

67chevy1series · 06-18-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by gonnuts

I wouldn't say I like the size of the stock, but they look good so it's staying.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1308404822

do you have any more pics of your truck?

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Originally Posted by Indyuke

I've got a 70, but I much prefer the 67-68 wheels. So I found a couple of good ones, painted one of them and put it in along with a shiny horn button.
nice interior!

gonnuts · 06-18-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by 67chevy1series

do you have any more pics of your truck?

Yes I have some but this thread is about steering wheels & thats the only one I had of it.

Hubscrub · 06-18-2011, 11:50 AM

i too like the look of the stock wheels, i'm just a larger guy working to get smaller but i drove my 71 with the stock wheel until i tore it down. I might try the shorting deal i have a so so stock wheel hanging on my fence outside

tdp67 · 06-18-2011, 01:12 PM

Wow! Almost every one here likes the stock wheel. I too like the look. I guess I'll have to drive it for a while, then decide.

Are the 67-68 wheels the same diameter as the later ones?

camrycurt · 06-30-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Indyuke

I've got a 70, but I much prefer the 67-68 wheels. So I found a couple of good ones, painted one of them and put it in along with a shiny horn button.

Indyuke,

What did you use to paint your wheel? It looks great!

BBrendal · 06-30-2011, 04:08 PM

My truck came with this leather wrapped wheel from a 1988 truck. I have a used black wheel I was planning to replace it with. When I finished putting the dash back together after paint I put the original wheel on it and took it back off because it was just to big. I got used to the feel of the 1988 wheel and the original 72 wheel was very uncomfortable so I will stick with the 1988 wheel. I like the look of the old wheel but I need some comfort when driving. Anyway a wheel could be swapped im 15 minutes and is not a big deal IMO.

96blazr · 06-30-2011, 04:23 PM

I had the OG when I got the truck. Absolute first thing to hit the trash. I got a Mooneyes 12". And my belly isn't in the way.

Perfect.
Plus, for all you "stock" interior guys, I like the 67-68 wheels, don't get me wrong, but since I want to mix the original with Hot Rod, just can't beat a Mooneyes.........and having PS helps too.

tdp67 · 06-30-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 96blazr

I had the OG when I got the truck. Absolute first thing to hit the trash. I got a Mooneyes 12". And my belly isn't in the way.

Perfect.
Plus, for all you "stock" interior guys, I like the 67-68 wheels, don't get me wrong, but since I want to mix the original with Hot Rod, just can't beat a Mooneyes.........and having PS helps too.

Now that's a pretty nice looking wheel

**JJorgensen52** · 07-01-2011, 11:26 AM

Stock wheel all the way. I love the oversize feel, makes driving that much easier (and I do have PS). I've found that holding the spoke just inside the wheel with my elbow on the window is just about as comfortable as it can get!

dfwright · 07-01-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JJorgensen52

Stock wheel all the way. I love the oversize feel, makes driving that much easier (and I do have PS). I've found that holding the spoke just inside the wheel with my elbow on the window is just about as comfortable as it can get!

x2 -- You need a large fountain drink in the other hand for the complete effect, however. Windows down, going nowhere in a hurry...

06-18-2011, 10:37 AM	#1
Indyuke Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Stevens, WA Posts: 623	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? I've got a 70, but I much prefer the 67-68 wheels. So I found a couple of good ones, painted one of them and put it in along with a shiny horn button.

06-18-2011, 11:50 AM	#4
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? i too like the look of the stock wheels, i'm just a larger guy working to get smaller but i drove my 71 with the stock wheel until i tore it down. I might try the shorting deal i have a so so stock wheel hanging on my fence outside __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14 Last edited by Hubscrub; 06-18-2011 at 11:50 AM.

06-18-2011, 01:12 PM	#5
tdp67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 325	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? Wow! Almost every one here likes the stock wheel. I too like the look. I guess I'll have to drive it for a while, then decide. Are the 67-68 wheels the same diameter as the later ones?

06-30-2011, 04:08 PM	#7
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? My truck came with this leather wrapped wheel from a 1988 truck. I have a used black wheel I was planning to replace it with. When I finished putting the dash back together after paint I put the original wheel on it and took it back off because it was just to big. I got used to the feel of the 1988 wheel and the original 72 wheel was very uncomfortable so I will stick with the 1988 wheel. I like the look of the old wheel but I need some comfort when driving. Anyway a wheel could be swapped im 15 minutes and is not a big deal IMO. __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/ Last edited by BBrendal; 06-30-2011 at 04:09 PM.

06-30-2011, 04:23 PM	#8
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? I had the OG when I got the truck. Absolute first thing to hit the trash. I got a Mooneyes 12". And my belly isn't in the way. Perfect. Plus, for all you "stock" interior guys, I like the 67-68 wheels, don't get me wrong, but since I want to mix the original with Hot Rod, just can't beat a Mooneyes.........and having PS helps too. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary

07-01-2011, 11:26 AM	#10
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? Stock wheel all the way. I love the oversize feel, makes driving that much easier (and I do have PS). I've found that holding the spoke just inside the wheel with my elbow on the window is just about as comfortable as it can get! __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)



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