steering wheel ID

[oem4me]

Got this wheel from a co-worker. He had owned a '58 at one time, but is this wheel from an earlier truck? Thanks for any input.

[chevyguyase]

I know it is just like my 1954 Chevrolet 3100, It may fit others.

[mphudak]

Looks like 54-56. Not sure if there where any subtle changes during those years but they look the same.

[OrrieG]

58-59 is dished, photo below. I also included a picture of 47 truck, note the relatively flat profile and no ribbing on the spokes.

[paulspickupparts]

54-56 Chevy GMC . They did make a bigger version (diameter) that looks the same but larger for the bigger trucks so make sure you have the pickup diameter if you market it.

[1project2many]

FYI '57 wheel matches '58-59 pictured.

[OrrieG]

Humm, I thought 57 was same as 55-56.

[tmoble]

57 is the one in Orries' first pic. I just saw mine out in the garage. I'm going back together with the 55 wheel, hood and grill as I don't care for the 57 grill proper to my truck.

[Virginian]

It is just like my 55

[oem4me]

Thanks fellas. So, it's a three year wheel 54, 55, 56. Paul says they made two sizes ... so then, what's the diameter of the standard pickup wheel?
Also, I am going to put it up for sale soon. Got no responses over at WIW about worth. Debating whether to fix minor cracks and chips, and possibly repaint, or sell as found like a survivor piece.

[Henry50]

I had absolutely no idea there were two different size steering wheels for these trucks, I've never heard that before.

I have seen these at swap meets in the past for $10-$20 with cracks, and $50-$60 without cracks.

[paulspickupparts]

Originally Posted by oem4me

Thanks fellas. So, it's a three year wheel 54, 55, 56. Paul says they made two sizes ... so then, what's the diameter of the standard pickup wheel?
Also, I am going to put it up for sale soon. Got no responses over at WIW about worth. Debating whether to fix minor cracks and chips, and possibly repaint, or sell as found like a survivor piece.

I will try to get you a measurement next week. Rattle my cage if I forget. As far as WIW not sure. They have repo'd that wheel so not worth what they used to be. You might check ebay to get a rough idea on price. That can be all over the place. Good luck.

[Virginian]

18" outside diameter for standard pickup.

[oem4me]

Originally Posted by Virginian

18" outside diameter for standard pickup.

Thanks for taking the time. I'll check it out Monday. I forgot and left the wheel at work.

[1project2many]

It looks like this would have made a good trivia question.

FYI '57 wheel matches '58-59 pictured.

Humm, I thought 57 was same as 55-56.

I had absolutely no idea there were two different size steering wheels for these trucks, I've never heard that before.

The parts catalog has the answer. My truck is an original SBC truck so the wheel matches the 58+ small version. Six cylinder Chevy trucks got the '55 - '56 version in '57.