1959 Impala Steering Wheel - What do I need? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BruthaMan · 07-18-2011, 04:43 PM

Hey guys,

I'm considering installing a repro 15" 1959 Impala steering wheel. I have a 78 original steering column with tilt. The wheels are designed for the 59 steering column. Have been scouring the web and this site for the past day trying to determine what I need.

Wondering if anyone has done this, with the horn working, and what I need to pull it off?

http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-st...1959-1960.html

Horn kit:

http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-ho...Product_Viewed

And then an adapter to late model steering columns:

http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-st...Product_Viewed

Is that pretty much all that's needed? Any surprises I might encounter? Hate to invest that kind of money to find out something won't work!

Southcity · 07-18-2011, 05:16 PM

In addition to what you have already listed I would think you are going to need some kind of adapter to install that steering wheel on the later model tilt column you have, have you contacted Ecklers to discuss your project with them? they should be able to provide the necessary parts you will need to install on that late model column.............then be sure to post pics for us once you have completed the install.

S10Fan · 07-18-2011, 07:17 PM

I have a 62 Impala wheel on a 87 Blazer tilt column. The horn wouldn't work consistently so I went with a floor mounted momentary switch next to the dimmer. The splines on the wheel lined up with the steering shaft without any issues.

iceship · 01-28-2012, 02:04 AM

Got any pics of your wheel...s10 fan
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S10Fan · 01-28-2012, 06:47 AM

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Got any pics of your wheel...s10 fan
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This is the only one I have, ignore the dash panel please, the dash was undergoing a makeover.

Restrorob · 01-28-2012, 09:14 AM

That's alot a bones for a steering wheel.....

Looks sharp Bryan !

iceship · 01-28-2012, 09:14 AM

That looks nice.... I was looking at a56 impala but I like that one to ... Ever get the horn working... .
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str8axle55 · 01-28-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by iceship

That looks nice.... I was looking at a56 impala but I like that one to ... Ever get the horn working... .
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56 Impala`s don`t exist. The Impala did not come out until 1958.

S10Fan · 01-29-2012, 06:59 AM

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That looks nice.... I was looking at a56 impala but I like that one to ... Ever get the horn working... .
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I didn't mess with the horn any further. The floor switch works well for me.

iceship · 01-29-2012, 10:16 AM

Sorry bout that "58"..... I'm mixing to old and the new..... my truck is a 87 r10 and so far the interior ranges in years from 1972 to 2004 merged together...
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07-18-2011, 04:43 PM	#1
BruthaMan US Army Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,049	1959 Impala Steering Wheel - What do I need? Hey guys, I'm considering installing a repro 15" 1959 Impala steering wheel. I have a 78 original steering column with tilt. The wheels are designed for the 59 steering column. Have been scouring the web and this site for the past day trying to determine what I need. Wondering if anyone has done this, with the horn working, and what I need to pull it off? http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-st...1959-1960.html Horn kit: http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-ho...Product_Viewed And then an adapter to late model steering columns: http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-st...Product_Viewed Is that pretty much all that's needed? Any surprises I might encounter? Hate to invest that kind of money to find out something won't work! __________________ 1972 C10 Highlander - The making of a daily driver

07-18-2011, 05:16 PM	#2
Southcity Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 1,177	Re: 1959 Impala Steering Wheel - What do I need? In addition to what you have already listed I would think you are going to need some kind of adapter to install that steering wheel on the later model tilt column you have, have you contacted Ecklers to discuss your project with them? they should be able to provide the necessary parts you will need to install on that late model column.............then be sure to post pics for us once you have completed the install. __________________ 66 GMC Suburban Custom 66 Chevy K10 Suburban

07-18-2011, 07:17 PM	#3
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,640	Re: 1959 Impala Steering Wheel - What do I need? I have a 62 Impala wheel on a 87 Blazer tilt column. The horn wouldn't work consistently so I went with a floor mounted momentary switch next to the dimmer. The splines on the wheel lined up with the steering shaft without any issues. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

01-28-2012, 02:04 AM	#4
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: 1959 Impala Steering Wheel - What do I need? Got any pics of your wheel...s10 fan Posted via Mobile Device

01-28-2012, 09:14 AM	#6
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: 1959 Impala Steering Wheel - What do I need? That's alot a bones for a steering wheel..... Looks sharp Bryan ! __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

01-29-2012, 10:16 AM	#10
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: 1959 Impala Steering Wheel - What do I need? Sorry bout that "58"..... I'm mixing to old and the new..... my truck is a 87 r10 and so far the interior ranges in years from 1972 to 2004 merged together... Posted via Mobile Device



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