Stock Steering Wheel Whos Keeping Them And Why ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

original-71 · 10-30-2012, 11:29 PM

So i was out in the garage trying to clean up some and saw my stock steering wheel been wrapped up in the cabinet for almost five years and wondering should i keep it ? And yes still in new like shape. So do you guys save them sell them or all of the above ?

VA72C10 · 10-30-2012, 11:33 PM

you sell it to me

I personally like the stock wheels (67-68 and 69-72) but I also move my column closer to the dash and put a tilt in to make it more comfortable. I also like comfortgrip and the 3 spoke wood wheels and some of the gm car wheels for our trucks....

**jocko** · 10-30-2012, 11:43 PM

i agree - stock 2 spoke is the best looking one out there for these trucks - followed closely by the cushion grip 3-spoke wheels that are repopped nowadays. Oh wait, sorry jonathan - you just said exactly that!

original-71 · 10-30-2012, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by VA72C10

you sell it to me

I personally like the stock wheels (67-68 and 69-72) but I also move my column closer to the dash and put a tilt in to make it more comfortable. I also like comfortgrip and the 3 spoke wood wheels and some of the gm car wheels for our trucks....

i knew somebody would say that

**Stocker** · 10-31-2012, 01:22 AM

I still have my steering wheel (though the rim has a couple cracks) for the same reason I have the front springs, air cleaner, plug wire shielding, radio, body molding, mirrors, front bumper, and distributor -- no reason except they were all original to my truck! I just can't toss 'em out, so if the truck ever goes, the parts will go with it.

**Already Gone** · 10-31-2012, 03:09 AM

The stock steering wheel wasn't on my truck whe I bough it in 2001. It had one from (I think) from an 80's Chevy pickup. I real liked the LeCarra double spoke wheel and one Christmas 5 or 6 years ago Santa left one under the tree for me. This past summer a board member from the West Coast was selling a pretty nice black (which is the color I need to go with my interior ) original steering wheel on the parts board , so I bought it cause I might want to put it on one day. The stock steering wheels are cool, although they are quite big.

**special-K** · 10-31-2012, 07:25 AM

I keep them cuz I like them. I use them cuz I like them. Anything stock just looks right. It's the way it's supposed to be,just like factory colors and everything else. Now,I like a subtle change here and there,too. So,any stock part I pull off I store away. Some don't like to hang on to anything extra,so they sell and I've even known of people "tossing" good used parts (

). I have a stash of steering wheels,just like road wheels,because those are things that are simple to change and are step #1 in changing the look/vibe/direction/whatever

**Already Gone** · 10-31-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

I keep them cuz I like them. I use them cuz I like them. Anything stock just looks right. It's the way it's supposed to be,just like factory colors and everything else. Now,I like a subtle change here and there,too. So,any stock part I pull off I store away. Some don't like to hang on to anything extra,so they sell and I've even known of people "tossing" good used parts (

). I have a stash of steering wheels,just like road wheels,because those are things that are simple to change and are step #1 in changing the look/vibe/direction/whatever

Tim, you have said exactly what I think...
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69GWC · 10-31-2012, 08:27 AM

I took my stock wheel of just because it felt way to big, I wont get rid of it but its not for me and I dont keep anything stock anyway..lol
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**Tom Vogel** · 10-31-2012, 09:52 AM

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tim, you have said exactly what i think...
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^ x3

whoryou1979 · 10-31-2012, 10:05 AM

I am, because I want it to look original. To each his own, though.

RocketKing · 10-31-2012, 10:19 AM

I kept my stock wheel but resized it to 14 1/2"

bollybib · 10-31-2012, 10:20 AM

Here is my collection.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=249

The saddle one is on the truck now. The green one is pretty bad. The brown one is in good condition but I'm not using it. I suppose I could sell it but so far I haven't and I can't really say why.

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**Stocker** · 10-31-2012, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketKing

I kept my stock wheel but resized it to 14 1/2"

Very nice!! Stock appearance at a better size. Seems like I once saw a thread about doing that -- was it your thread?

**leddzepp** · 10-31-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Very nice!! Stock appearance at a better size. Seems like I once saw a thread about doing that -- was it your thread?

There is an article on how to do it in Classic Trucks magazine from a few months ago

big bad orange · 10-31-2012, 03:30 PM

The stock steering wheels are great when you have manual steering. I think all the new steering wheels are to small. I keep telling my buddy his dodge needs a 17" wheel

RocketKing · 10-31-2012, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Very nice!! Stock appearance at a better size. Seems like I once saw a thread about doing that -- was it your thread?

There is a thread with pics in here somewhere on how to do it but I don't know who posted it. In my build thread I just described how I did it, I didn't take pics of the progress

1972RedNeck · 10-31-2012, 07:49 PM

Why change from stock?

**Stocker** · 10-31-2012, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1972RedNeck

Why change from stock?

Main reason I changed mine was the huge diameter.... got one a couple inches smaller, with a thicker, padded rim. It's much more comfortable.

Mt Man Chad · 10-31-2012, 09:05 PM

Stock wheel so you can put a CST cap on it, best horn cap ever made.

**jocko** · 10-31-2012, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bollybib

Here is my collection.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=249

The saddle one is on the truck now. The green one is pretty bad. The brown one is in good condition but I'm not using it. I suppose I could sell it but so far I haven't and I can't really say why.

.

I have to admit, I'm normally not a fan of wooden steering wheels - but, wow, the wooden one looks perfecto in your interior. Just looks perfect. Nice!

**Daddy Brim** · 10-31-2012, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by RocketKing

I kept my stock wheel but resized it to 14 1/2"

This is what I will end up doing.

towbar · 10-31-2012, 09:36 PM

no comparison IMO, the 3 spoke comfort grip and the GM wood wheels rule the roost. Just look classic, are comfortable to drive.....like what a steering wheel should be.

**70cst** · 10-31-2012, 11:53 PM

I kept mine stock because i wanted to keep the cab as close to stock as possible. I wanted the feel of a 70 C10

sstone69 · 11-01-2012, 05:51 PM

I switched out the Corvette wheel for a stock wheel. I am trying to keep everything stock as much as possible.

10-30-2012, 11:33 PM	#2
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,269	Re: Stock Steering Wheel Whos Keeping Them And Why ? you sell it to me I personally like the stock wheels (67-68 and 69-72) but I also move my column closer to the dash and put a tilt in to make it more comfortable. I also like comfortgrip and the 3 spoke wood wheels and some of the gm car wheels for our trucks.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

10-30-2012, 11:43 PM	#3
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,976	Re: Stock Steering Wheel Whos Keeping Them And Why ? i agree - stock 2 spoke is the best looking one out there for these trucks - followed closely by the cushion grip 3-spoke wheels that are repopped nowadays. Oh wait, sorry jonathan - you just said exactly that!

10-31-2012, 01:22 AM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,690	Re: Stock Steering Wheel Whos Keeping Them And Why ? I still have my steering wheel (though the rim has a couple cracks) for the same reason I have the front springs, air cleaner, plug wire shielding, radio, body molding, mirrors, front bumper, and distributor -- no reason except they were all original to my truck! I just can't toss 'em out, so if the truck ever goes, the parts will go with it. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

10-31-2012, 03:09 AM	#6
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: Stock Steering Wheel Whos Keeping Them And Why ? The stock steering wheel wasn't on my truck whe I bough it in 2001. It had one from (I think) from an 80's Chevy pickup. I real liked the LeCarra double spoke wheel and one Christmas 5 or 6 years ago Santa left one under the tree for me. This past summer a board member from the West Coast was selling a pretty nice black (which is the color I need to go with my interior ) original steering wheel on the parts board , so I bought it cause I might want to put it on one day. The stock steering wheels are cool, although they are quite big. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

10-31-2012, 07:25 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: Stock Steering Wheel Whos Keeping Them And Why ? I keep them cuz I like them. I use them cuz I like them. Anything stock just looks right. It's the way it's supposed to be,just like factory colors and everything else. Now,I like a subtle change here and there,too. So,any stock part I pull off I store away. Some don't like to hang on to anything extra,so they sell and I've even known of people "tossing" good used parts (). I have a stash of steering wheels,just like road wheels,because those are things that are simple to change and are step #1 in changing the look/vibe/direction/whatever __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

10-30-2012, 11:29 PM	#1
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Stock Steering Wheel Whos Keeping Them And Why ? So i was out in the garage trying to clean up some and saw my stock steering wheel been wrapped up in the cabinet for almost five years and wondering should i keep it ? And yes still in new like shape. So do you guys save them sell them or all of the above ? __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

10-31-2012, 08:27 AM	#9
69GWC Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 1,089	Re: Stock Steering Wheel Whos Keeping Them And Why ? I took my stock wheel of just because it felt way to big, I wont get rid of it but its not for me and I dont keep anything stock anyway..lol Posted via Mobile Device

10-31-2012, 10:05 AM	#11
whoryou1979 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Deer Park, Tx Posts: 107	Re: Stock Steering Wheel Whos Keeping Them And Why ? I am, because I want it to look original. To each his own, though. __________________ All Day Every Day '72 C20 Cheyenne Custom Camper http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=549132

10-31-2012, 10:19 AM	#12
RocketKing Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Berryville, AR Posts: 792	Re: Stock Steering Wheel Whos Keeping Them And Why ? I kept my stock wheel but resized it to 14 1/2" __________________ Rex

10-31-2012, 10:20 AM	#13
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Stock Steering Wheel Whos Keeping Them And Why ? Here is my collection. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&postcount=249 The saddle one is on the truck now. The green one is pretty bad. The brown one is in good condition but I'm not using it. I suppose I could sell it but so far I haven't and I can't really say why. . __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911

10-31-2012, 03:30 PM	#16
big bad orange Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 187	Re: Stock Steering Wheel Whos Keeping Them And Why ? The stock steering wheels are great when you have manual steering. I think all the new steering wheels are to small. I keep telling my buddy his dodge needs a 17" wheel __________________ just like that old Johnny Cash song. "One piece at a time and I am go na make an old C10 mine a look at all your faces when I drive through your town"

10-31-2012, 09:05 PM	#20
Mt Man Chad Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakridge Oregon Posts: 1,865	Re: Stock Steering Wheel Whos Keeping Them And Why ? Stock wheel so you can put a CST cap on it, best horn cap ever made. Attached Images __________________ 68 CST SWB - Gold/White 50th anniversary /TH350/Buddy Buckets/3.73 Posi/dogdish caps. 68 K10 Burb - Gold/White 327/SM465/NP205/3.73 "Daa Burb" build thread Last edited by Mt Man Chad; 10-31-2012 at 09:14 PM.

10-31-2012, 09:36 PM	#23
towbar Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Marshall, NC....heart of the Appalachians.....aka, Gods country!! Posts: 537	Re: Stock Steering Wheel Whos Keeping Them And Why ? no comparison *IMO*, the 3 spoke comfort grip and the GM wood wheels rule the roost. Just look classic, are comfortable to drive.....like what a steering wheel should be.

10-31-2012, 11:53 PM	#24
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Stock Steering Wheel Whos Keeping Them And Why ? I kept mine stock because i wanted to keep the cab as close to stock as possible. I wanted the feel of a 70 C10 __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

11-01-2012, 05:51 PM	#25
sstone69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tucker, GA Posts: 128	Re: Stock Steering Wheel Whos Keeping Them And Why ? I switched out the Corvette wheel for a stock wheel. I am trying to keep everything stock as much as possible. Attached Images __________________ "You gonna pull them pistols or whistle dixie ?"



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