Anybody have a detachable steering wheel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Jayschevy · 03-06-2013, 05:29 PM

Just wondering if anyone here has a detachable steering wheel on their truck? Thought it might be a good theft deterent as well as look different also. If anyone has any pictures or info on how to do this and keep the factory steering wheel that would be great....

**jocko** · 03-06-2013, 06:01 PM

Yes, all I have to do is remove the horn button and remove the large nut holding the steering wheel on. (sorry - I couldn't resist...)

You pose a good question - and it WOULD be a good theft deterrent in some instances, maybe - but, do you see yourself carrying a steering wheel around the mall with you when you leave the truck in the parking lot? That would rapidly become a deterrent that is seldom used, and probably only in your own driveway at that. Many other more subtle deterrents are out there.

While I have no PERSONAL knowledge of this(!), a removed steering wheel is only a set of vice grips away from being stolen anyway. So I doubt it would really be that much of a deterrent in reality on second thought. Gotta say, I don't think much looks better than the steering wheel it was born with unless the truck is a one-off custom piece of art. (I include other gm truck wheels in that "born with" mantra - do like the available 3-spoke knockoffs with the cushion grip that we see retrofitted on these trucks fairly often). That's just my 2 cents - and that and a buck won't even get you a cup o coffee these days.

Jayschevy · 03-06-2013, 09:33 PM

I want the quick release steering wheel mainly for when I go to car shows. Thinking it'll be something different than the norm taking the wheel off and leaving it in my seat.

SS Tim · 03-06-2013, 09:57 PM

IIRC Grant made a steering wheel disconnect kit that had a locking cap for the stub shaft. Wonder if anyone ever bought one much less used it beyond the first week. Kind of like detachable faceplate/pull-out radios it seemed like a good idea. But then so did AMC Pacers to someone.

dbstepside · 03-06-2013, 10:58 PM

i have the whole grant set up. it was on a truck i bought. i'm figureing it wasn't used much though as i have both sets of keys to unlock it and the cap that goes over when the wheel is removed.

PanelDeland · 03-06-2013, 11:35 PM

Any NASCAR team can hook you up.As far as that goes any local race team from the roundy round track could.A tilt wheel is probably a better option for getting in and out.

magwakeenercew2jh · 03-06-2013, 11:42 PM

Someone stole mine.

Hey....Just havin' fun.

cdowns · 03-07-2013, 09:34 AM

i had a "fat man" steering wheel many years ago on a model t coupe // it folded up out of the way to allow access

tarro · 03-14-2013, 01:21 AM

I have the Grant lock system also, but I do not have the locking cap or the key.
Grant said if I give them the code on the back of the lock part I can order the replacement key and cap.

03-06-2013, 05:29 PM	#1
Jayschevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 429	Anybody have a detachable steering wheel? Just wondering if anyone here has a detachable steering wheel on their truck? Thought it might be a good theft deterent as well as look different also. If anyone has any pictures or info on how to do this and keep the factory steering wheel that would be great....

03-06-2013, 06:01 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Anybody have a detachable steering wheel? Yes, all I have to do is remove the horn button and remove the large nut holding the steering wheel on. (sorry - I couldn't resist...) You pose a good question - and it WOULD be a good theft deterrent in some instances, maybe - but, do you see yourself carrying a steering wheel around the mall with you when you leave the truck in the parking lot? That would rapidly become a deterrent that is seldom used, and probably only in your own driveway at that. Many other more subtle deterrents are out there. While I have no PERSONAL knowledge of this(!), a removed steering wheel is only a set of vice grips away from being stolen anyway. So I doubt it would really be that much of a deterrent in reality on second thought. Gotta say, I don't think much looks better than the steering wheel it was born with unless the truck is a one-off custom piece of art. (I include other gm truck wheels in that "born with" mantra - do like the available 3-spoke knockoffs with the cushion grip that we see retrofitted on these trucks fairly often). That's just my 2 cents - and that and a buck won't even get you a cup o coffee these days. Attached Images

03-06-2013, 09:33 PM	#3
Jayschevy Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 429	Re: Anybody have a detachable steering wheel? I want the quick release steering wheel mainly for when I go to car shows. Thinking it'll be something different than the norm taking the wheel off and leaving it in my seat.

03-06-2013, 09:57 PM	#4
SS Tim Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Edwards, CA Posts: 7,503	Re: Anybody have a detachable steering wheel? IIRC Grant made a steering wheel disconnect kit that had a locking cap for the stub shaft. Wonder if anyone ever bought one much less used it beyond the first week. Kind of like detachable faceplate/pull-out radios it seemed like a good idea. But then so did AMC Pacers to someone. __________________ Thanks, Tim * VIN/Model Decoders * Power Team Charts (engine/transmission/gear ratio) * Post Your Pickup SPID Blazer SPID Suburban/Panel SPID * RTFM ... Read The Factory Manuals... download 'em here Highlanders Do you have a 1972 Plaid Pickup? Plaid Blazer ** Plaid Suburban

03-06-2013, 10:58 PM	#5
dbstepside Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: murray ky Posts: 351	Re: Anybody have a detachable steering wheel? i have the whole grant set up. it was on a truck i bought. i'm figureing it wasn't used much though as i have both sets of keys to unlock it and the cap that goes over when the wheel is removed.

03-06-2013, 11:35 PM	#6
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Anybody have a detachable steering wheel? Any NASCAR team can hook you up.As far as that goes any local race team from the roundy round track could.A tilt wheel is probably a better option for getting in and out. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

03-06-2013, 11:42 PM	#7
magwakeenercew2jh RAT1968 '68 Cab/'71 Parts Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Coarsegold, CA Posts: 2,375	Re: Anybody have a detachable steering wheel? Someone stole mine. Hey....Just havin' fun. Attached Images __________________ M17 Coarsegold, CA RAT's shiny now. But always a rat.

03-07-2013, 09:34 AM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Anybody have a detachable steering wheel? i had a "fat man" steering wheel many years ago on a model t coupe // it folded up out of the way to allow access __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

03-14-2013, 01:21 AM	#9
tarro Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Valencia California Posts: 7	Re: Anybody have a detachable steering wheel? I have the Grant lock system also, but I do not have the locking cap or the key. Grant said if I give them the code on the back of the lock part I can order the replacement key and cap.



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