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6xchevy · 04-02-2015, 12:47 PM

Will a steering wheel off a 70's Nova,Vega etc. fit my 68 C10. Any issues with the horn, column? Thanks to all!

kcsa75 · 04-02-2015, 01:37 PM

Yes. It should bolt right up. No problem.

**FirstOwner69** · 04-02-2015, 01:44 PM

Agree. It should bolt right up. The only glitch would be, depending on the wheel chosen, wiring the horn contact. I don't know if the Vega wheels require any modifications for the horn. I used a 94 S10 Blazer LT leather wrapped wheel and have some pics of how I wired the horn which may help depending on your wheel.

Jim

EARNHARDT#3 · 04-02-2015, 08:21 PM

Don't '67,68,69 have the smaller splined shaft and later bigger? Does the same go for GM cars?

hugger6933 · 04-02-2015, 09:28 PM

No the wheels will work from way back[early 60's I'm sure of] to way forward to 94 and beyond the splines are still the same after the 94 model year it is just that most wheels went funky looking air-bag were installed. Jim

**special-K** · 04-02-2015, 10:20 PM

One of the beauties of GM is so much parts interchangeability. Did you know the glovebox latches in our trucks are the exact same one as in a '55 Chevy Belair? Not only those, but just a for instance.

EARNHARDT#3 · 04-02-2015, 10:45 PM

Why do the aftermarket wheel adapters change after '69 then? That's why I thougt they were different.

leftybass209 · 04-03-2015, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by EARNHARDT#3

Why do the aftermarket wheel adapters change after '69 then? That's why I thougt they were different.

Parts inside the column change, not the steering wheel shaft diameter, or spline count though. I just purchased a grant wheel adapter for a tilt column. The previous hub is flat on the back side, the new one has a machined recess. Same diameter, same thread count.

**jeffahart** · 04-03-2015, 12:40 PM

I'm tempted to hijack this thread to #itch about the 3 spoke grant that I sent back after one week.

I just did... consider it a public service announcement.

I'm on the hunt too. I'll be hitting the junk yards for my next wheel.

EARNHARDT#3 · 04-03-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by leftybass209

Parts inside the column change, not the steering wheel shaft diameter, or spline count though. I just purchased a grant wheel adapter for a tilt column. The previous hub is flat on the back side, the new one has a machined recess. Same diameter, same thread count.

Ahhhh...gotcha! Thanks for the info.

leftybass209 · 04-03-2015, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffahart

I'm tempted to hijack this thread to #itch about the 3 spoke grant that I sent back after one week.

I just did... consider it a public service announcement.

I'm on the hunt too. I'll be hitting the junk yards for my next wheel.

Many of us are aware of the Grant wheel problems! A much better option is just about ANY original or GM repro wheels. Their horn functionality is superior.

**jeffahart** · 04-03-2015, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by leftybass209

Many of us are aware of the Grant wheel problems! A much better option is just about ANY original or GM repro wheels. Their horn functionality is superior.

I am now also skeptical of the repos, reading mixed opinions; just like with the grant. I even made plastic flat springs so the horn would work independent of the cap cover. But the wood joints separated. I initially thought if I licked the horn issue(cap pops off horn blows) I would be good to go. Not the case.

04-02-2015, 12:47 PM	#1
6xchevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Kenbridge, Va Posts: 23	Steering Wheel Question Will a steering wheel off a 70's Nova,Vega etc. fit my 68 C10. Any issues with the horn, column? Thanks to all!

04-02-2015, 01:37 PM	#2
kcsa75 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 3,590	Re: Steering Wheel Question Yes. It should bolt right up. No problem. __________________ Willie Swamp Angel Truckers '72 C10 Highlander *People who blindly follow a GPS end up on television programs on The Weather Channel. Some survive, some don't.*

04-02-2015, 08:21 PM	#4
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: Steering Wheel Question Don't '67,68,69 have the smaller splined shaft and later bigger? Does the same go for GM cars? __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP

04-02-2015, 09:28 PM	#5
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,280	Re: Steering Wheel Question No the wheels will work from way back[early 60's I'm sure of] to way forward to 94 and beyond the splines are still the same after the 94 model year it is just that most wheels went funky looking air-bag were installed. Jim

04-02-2015, 10:20 PM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Steering Wheel Question One of the beauties of GM is so much parts interchangeability. Did you know the glovebox latches in our trucks are the exact same one as in a '55 Chevy Belair? Not only those, but just a for instance. __________________ "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 ~

04-02-2015, 01:44 PM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,852	Re: Steering Wheel Question Agree. It should bolt right up. The only glitch would be, depending on the wheel chosen, wiring the horn contact. I don't know if the Vega wheels require any modifications for the horn. I used a 94 S10 Blazer LT leather wrapped wheel and have some pics of how I wired the horn which may help depending on your wheel. Jim Last edited by FirstOwner69; 04-02-2015 at 01:53 PM.

04-02-2015, 10:45 PM	#7
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: Steering Wheel Question Why do the aftermarket wheel adapters change after '69 then? That's why I thougt they were different. __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP

04-03-2015, 12:40 PM	#9
jeffahart Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 1,907	Re: Steering Wheel Question I'm tempted to hijack this thread to #itch about the 3 spoke grant that I sent back after one week. I just did... consider it a public service announcement. I'm on the hunt too. I'll be hitting the junk yards for my next wheel. __________________ White K20



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