Should I change steering wheels back? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

scottveazie · 08-06-2012, 11:23 PM

I put this deluxe wheel on my '65 a while back, and while it's nice, I miss the simplicity of the old wheel with the chunky spokes and rock solid feel with no power steering. What do you guys think? And if I do go back, what to do with the deluxe wheel....

corvettejim1968 · 08-06-2012, 11:29 PM

i want a deluxe wheel for mine so if you do change it i will give it a good home.

richards72chevy · 08-06-2012, 11:51 PM

Arent the deluxe steering wheels a high $ item?

**jocko** · 08-07-2012, 12:13 AM

dont toucha nuthin! (but if you really miss it, you will make $ on the deluxe wheel by posting it on the for sale section of the site)

C/10 King · 08-07-2012, 12:13 AM

The deluxe steering wheel is one the most beautiful things on this planet!!! Don't change a thing!

scottveazie · 08-07-2012, 12:14 AM

Part of my motivation is I've been looking at a holly projection unit for the 283.
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markeb01 · 08-07-2012, 12:19 AM

I think a mint condition original entry level steering wheel is just as attractive as the deluxe version. I may not have thought that way when these were new, but plain wheels in excellent condition are just about as rare as the deluxe version now.

LostMy65 · 08-07-2012, 12:41 AM

I guess I'm in the minority.
The first time I saw a deluxe wheel I thought someone must of got it from some car.
It just doesn't look like it goes to me.
I don't knock those who prefer the deluxe, I just prefer the standard wheel.
To me it looks like it belongs in a truck.
That's just me...

scottveazie · 08-07-2012, 12:42 AM

It does look a little out of place...don't get me wrong, it's nice, but I think I might go back. My original is in such good shape too. I redid the deluxe wheel.
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MikeS. · 08-07-2012, 12:46 AM

That is a great looking wheel in great shape. Much better than the old broken & dirty POS currently in my 63Burb.

6T6 · 08-07-2012, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

It just doesn't look like it goes to me.
I don't knock those who prefer the deluxe, I just prefer the standard wheel.
To me it looks like it belongs in a truck.
That's just me...

+1

TC

chakah · 08-07-2012, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by c/10 king

the deluxe steering wheel is one the most beautiful things on this planet!!! Don't change a thing!

x2 !!!!!

**clemdaddy** · 08-07-2012, 09:28 AM

i'm thinking deluxe wheel on custom cab and standard wheel on standard cab.
can't tell which yours is but the dash sure looks deluxe... keep it.

1963c-10 · 08-07-2012, 01:29 PM

Im a standard wheel guy myself. The deluxe wheels look to much like the car steering wheels in my opinion.

66clow · 08-07-2012, 01:42 PM

Keep it, it will grow on you and you will appreciate what you have. I see there are too many people in line ahead of me that are ready to swap with you.

suxtobu65 · 08-07-2012, 04:31 PM

Looks like it came out of an old buick.. LOL I may be way off, but that's what comes to mind when I see the deluxe wheel...

If you decide to keep it, I'm in search of an original basic wheel for my 65. I currently have a wheel from a 96 pickup "don't fit at all"!!
Let me know if your willing to sell the original. Thanks

**clemdaddy** · 08-07-2012, 04:39 PM

the deluxe truck wheel like yours came out first in a 59 el camino. or at least thats the first one i saw... so it was designed for a car, or a car/truck.

63burban4x4 · 08-07-2012, 05:15 PM

I could be wrong, it's a long time ago, but for some reason, I think they used that wheel on the 58 cars?

58 was such a funny year for the cars.....totally different from the 55-57's, and also nothing at all like the 59-60-61's I think they used the same body as the Pontiac? Maybe they just didn't quite have the 59 style ready to go? LOL.

CRGRS 66 · 08-07-2012, 05:46 PM

"it's not often easy, it's not often kind, but did you ever have to make up your mind" lyric from a great old song.

I think you should keep both wheels. You want the standard wheel on now, keep the deluxe wheel in case you ever change your mind, or need to do any repairs to the standard wheel. I just bought a column with a deluxe wheel on it (needs some minor restoration), to replace my aftermarket wheel, so I am tickled to have it.

63burban4x4 · 08-07-2012, 07:23 PM

well, I sparked my own curiosity and looked around....double checking on my own recolection. It seems like they did use that wheel, although with a full circle horn ring and slightly different center, in the lower level 58 cars, (Biscayne, Brookwood) though not in the Impalas. Couldn't find any pics of interiors of Bel Airs .............

Anyway, not to get far off the subject, I personally like the Deluxe wheel, but then again, if you do as nice a job restoring your standard wheel, it will still look killer.....the inside of your truck is stunning, IMO.

-Ed

08-06-2012, 11:23 PM	#1
scottveazie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 92	Should I change steering wheels back? I put this deluxe wheel on my '65 a while back, and while it's nice, I miss the simplicity of the old wheel with the chunky spokes and rock solid feel with no power steering. What do you guys think? And if I do go back, what to do with the deluxe wheel.... __________________ Grandpa's 1965 Chevrolet C20 in the family since new

08-06-2012, 11:29 PM	#2
corvettejim1968 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 949	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? i want a deluxe wheel for mine so if you do change it i will give it a good home. __________________ Hand Made Factory reproduction A/C vents text or call 602-361-6421 Website for A/C vents https://coolc10.com/

08-06-2012, 11:51 PM	#3
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,652	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? Arent the deluxe steering wheels a high $ item?

08-07-2012, 12:13 AM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? dont toucha nuthin! (but if you really miss it, you will make $ on the deluxe wheel by posting it on the for sale section of the site)

08-07-2012, 12:13 AM	#5
C/10 King Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: A****er, CA Posts: 5,594	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? The deluxe steering wheel is one the most beautiful things on this planet!!! Don't change a thing! __________________ C/10 Rene 1966 Short Fleet "The Hag" 1967 CST Short Fleet "Dark Poly" 1971 Short Fleet 1970 Jimmy Custom 2 WD "Golden Ticket" 1972 Blazer 2 WD "Retro Blaze"

08-07-2012, 12:14 AM	#6
scottveazie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 92	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? Part of my motivation is I've been looking at a holly projection unit for the 283. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Grandpa's 1965 Chevrolet C20 in the family since new

08-07-2012, 12:19 AM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? I think a mint condition original entry level steering wheel is just as attractive as the deluxe version. I may not have thought that way when these were new, but plain wheels in excellent condition are just about as rare as the deluxe version now. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

08-07-2012, 12:41 AM	#8
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? I guess I'm in the minority. The first time I saw a deluxe wheel I thought someone must of got it from some car. It just doesn't look like it goes to me. I don't knock those who prefer the deluxe, I just prefer the standard wheel. To me it looks like it belongs in a truck. That's just me... __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

08-07-2012, 12:42 AM	#9
scottveazie Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 92	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? It does look a little out of place...don't get me wrong, it's nice, but I think I might go back. My original is in such good shape too. I redid the deluxe wheel. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Grandpa's 1965 Chevrolet C20 in the family since new

08-07-2012, 12:46 AM	#10
MikeS. Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: FarEastern WVa Posts: 1,691	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? That is a great looking wheel in great shape. Much better than the old broken & dirty POS currently in my 63Burb. __________________ Past Master Triluminar Lodge #117 GL of WVa My 1963 4x4 Suburban build; http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=531274 My Gallery, now with pics of my 1966 C30 motorhome. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...&ppuser=103447

08-07-2012, 09:28 AM	#13
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? i'm thinking deluxe wheel on custom cab and standard wheel on standard cab. can't tell which yours is but the dash sure looks deluxe... keep it.

08-07-2012, 01:29 PM	#14
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? Im a standard wheel guy myself. The deluxe wheels look to much like the car steering wheels in my opinion. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

08-07-2012, 01:42 PM	#15
66clow Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clearwater Beach Florida Posts: 873	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? Keep it, it will grow on you and you will appreciate what you have. I see there are too many people in line ahead of me that are ready to swap with you.

08-07-2012, 04:31 PM	#16
suxtobu65 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Central Oklahoma Posts: 147	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? Looks like it came out of an old buick.. LOL I may be way off, but that's what comes to mind when I see the deluxe wheel... If you decide to keep it, I'm in search of an original basic wheel for my 65. I currently have a wheel from a 96 pickup "don't fit at all"!! Let me know if your willing to sell the original. Thanks

08-07-2012, 04:39 PM	#17
clemdaddy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Posts: 1,923	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? the deluxe truck wheel like yours came out first in a 59 el camino. or at least thats the first one i saw... so it was designed for a car, or a car/truck.



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08-07-2012, 05:15 PM	#18
63burban4x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: US Posts: 446	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? I could be wrong, it's a long time ago, but for some reason, I think they used that wheel on the 58 cars? 58 was such a funny year for the cars.....totally different from the 55-57's, and also nothing at all like the 59-60-61's I think they used the same body as the Pontiac? Maybe they just didn't quite have the 59 style ready to go? LOL. Last edited by 63burban4x4; 08-07-2012 at 05:34 PM.

08-07-2012, 05:46 PM	#19
CRGRS 66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cambridge, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,771	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? "it's not often easy, it's not often kind, but did you ever have to make up your mind" lyric from a great old song. I think you should keep both wheels. You want the standard wheel on now, keep the deluxe wheel in case you ever change your mind, or need to do any repairs to the standard wheel. I just bought a column with a deluxe wheel on it (needs some minor restoration), to replace my aftermarket wheel, so I am tickled to have it. __________________ Craigerrr My build thread, CRGRS 66 Winter Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...09#post5638709

08-07-2012, 07:23 PM	#20
63burban4x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: US Posts: 446	Re: Should I change steering wheels back? well, I sparked my own curiosity and looked around....double checking on my own recolection. It seems like they did use that wheel, although with a full circle horn ring and slightly different center, in the lower level 58 cars, (Biscayne, Brookwood) though not in the Impalas. Couldn't find any pics of interiors of Bel Airs ............. Anyway, not to get far off the subject, I personally like the Deluxe wheel, but then again, if you do as nice a job restoring your standard wheel, it will still look killer.....the inside of your truck is stunning, IMO. -Ed

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