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12-03-2008, 10:42 AM
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New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
I picked up a factory tilt for my Blazer that has a 4speed and I finally got a chance to install it. I also went ahead and ordered the wood steering wheel. I've always liked this style with the wood and bowtie emblem. The horn was a bit of a PIA but I got it working. It looks great and next is a factory AM/FM radio I picked up. This is a nice hobby, it sure relieves the stress of the real world
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1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it! Last edited by 72Levi; 12-03-2008 at 10:43 AM. |
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12-03-2008, 10:56 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Pine Ridge Florida
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
Looks great, tilt is my next addition.
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12-03-2008, 11:12 AM
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Join Date: May 2006
Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
Looks great, any more info on the install...got a tilt in the basement. Didn't want to take anything else apart, before I get it on the road.
Was it a direct install, with no surprises?
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12-03-2008, 11:15 AM
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
Yes it was a direct install, very easy, I just took off the clamp near the firewall and it pulled right off. I thought it would be a PIA after being in there for 36+ years, but it easily came off. Adapting the new horn contact to work was more work than anything else. I LOVE this steering wheel, not to mention the tilt
 It came down to 15" from the stock 17" wheel and it looks great.
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1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it! Last edited by 72Levi; 12-03-2008 at 11:16 AM. |
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12-03-2008, 11:18 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: st louis MO
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
Please explain the horn install with the Grant adapter. I am installing the same wheel and I am confused about which parts get replaced/reused and how the turn signals are canceled with the tilt and wood wheel.
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12-03-2008, 11:25 AM
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I'm a poor spectator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Antonio, Tx
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
I was wondering when you were gonna post about this. Looks good, now drive over here and work on my blazer.
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12-03-2008, 11:56 AM
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The Few, The Proud
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Ball Ground, Georgia
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
Very nice. That's the same setup I'm plan on installing in my '69 K10.
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12-03-2008, 06:34 PM
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
Yes the horn is a bit complicated. I used the Grant horn kit but you must use parts from the existing horn and from the kit. I probably should have done a faq but I had to finish it that day. I do remember that I did cut the Grant white plastic tube and had to cut their spring. I then used the existing horn contact, its been a few weeks since I did it so this info is probably not much help to you. As for the turn signals, I simply used all of the existing hardware and it works fine. Jtrux, I'll come over so we can finish it!
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1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it! Last edited by 72Levi; 12-03-2008 at 10:44 PM. |
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12-04-2008, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Madison, AL
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
Looks great. I have that same wheel and I think it looks great on these trucks. Funny how many people will look at my truck with its custom interior and comment on the steering wheel (cheapest upgrade I've made).
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12-04-2008, 11:59 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Wesley Chapel, Florida
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
That looks nice and goes well with the interior color.
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12-04-2008, 12:06 PM
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Rods
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bryan, TX
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
could you post the info on where you got that wheel. I have a grant billit and wood wheel but i like yours better
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12-04-2008, 12:16 PM
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I'm a poor spectator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: San Antonio, Tx
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
LMC has them.
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2006 Jeep Unlimited IMPACT ORANGE 1993 Chevy 2500 4x4 ExCab LWB 454/NV4500 Tow rig 1977 Ford F100 2x4 LWB 1st truck I owned, still have it!!! 1979 Ford F150 4x4 SWB Built Ford Tough!!! 1971 Chevy Blazer 350 / SM465 / NP205 UNDER CONSTRUCTION Soon to have a LQ4 6.0!!! |
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12-04-2008, 01:29 PM
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Rods
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Bryan, TX
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
Thanks i havent orderd one of ther catalogs in ages
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12-06-2008, 04:10 PM
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Location: Savannah, MO.
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
Love the new wheel...classic yet new!
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12-07-2008, 02:49 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: San Antonio
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
Lookin good Richard. That is the same steering wheel that I am gonna put on mine. Sweet dude!! Later, Mario
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12-07-2008, 10:27 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
Nice upgrade!
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12-07-2008, 11:33 PM
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
Thanks all, I def recommend this upgrade.
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1972 K5 Blazer ALL ORIGINAL paint & engine, A/C, Tilt, 4sp, AM/FM, Tow Hooks, Aux Battery Tray, Tach, Vacuum 2004 FORD FX4 SuperCrew 2005 CTS-V 12 sec family car 2008 Buick Enclave AWD, Nav, & DVD, Wife LOVES it! |
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12-08-2008, 11:16 PM
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Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
nice
Kerry
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12-10-2008, 07:34 AM
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Location: Central Vermont
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
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Loosing the 2" diameter makes a huge difference IMO, definitely an upgrade. Looks great! |
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02-08-2009, 09:27 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: San Antonio
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
Hey Richard, what's up. I'm gonna need your help installing the steering wheel on Ol' Yeller if not busy. I even picked me up a tilt column today too. Let me know. Later.
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01-15-2012, 03:49 AM
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Location: Georgetown, KY
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
Hey thanks for posting about your steering wheel! I've been on the computer all night trying to figure out which wood to get hahaha and what size. Anyway, thanks to your posted pic I'm going with my original thought, I think you picked a winner.
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01-16-2012, 12:01 AM
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Location: Alden NY
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Re: New Wood Steering Wheel Before and After pics + Tilt :)
Looks great. I just installed the same wheel in my Blazer.
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