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Someday · 07-15-2016, 02:11 PM

I have a 1971 SWB Fleetside and its original steering wheel has seen better days. Has anyone used the reproduction ones from LMC? I'm looking to keep original as possible (black).
All suggestions are very appreciated.
Thank you all!

**Grumpy old man** · 07-15-2016, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Someday

I have a 1971 SWB Fleetside and its original steering wheel has seen better days. Has anyone used the reproduction ones from LMC? I'm looking to keep original as possible (black).
All suggestions are very appreciated.
Thank you all!

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old51sedan · 07-15-2016, 07:56 PM

Brothers has the repo wheels listed for 219.00 with 10% off this month. I'll bet they all get them from same vendor.

**GR8-68** · 07-15-2016, 08:20 PM

What is wrong with your old wheel ? I restore old wheels, they are repairable as long as the center hub isn't to bad

**GR8-68** · 07-15-2016, 08:30 PM

Here is a before and after pic of a practice wheel I was playing with, the hub on this one was shot. But it does give you an idea of what I am doing.

**GR8-68** · 07-15-2016, 08:33 PM

I was able to find the one before I started any work on it.

12secondnova · 07-15-2016, 08:51 PM

I would get the one on your truck now restored or find a decent original wheel. I drove my uncles 72 cheyenne 3/4 ton 4x4 and he had a repro wheel on it and it was complete GARBAGE imo. It was cheap, plastic-y, and you can bend the top back and forth VERY easily, it felt like it was going to come apart in my hands. Just my 2 cents

12secondnova · 07-15-2016, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by GR8-68

I was able to find the one before I started any work on it.

Do you have any threads with directions on what you need and how to restore a wheel like that? I would like to try that!

**GR8-68** · 07-15-2016, 08:56 PM

Just made a thread on it

In The Ten Ring · 07-15-2016, 09:31 PM

I have been told that reproduction steering wheels lack the center metal wire that OEM wheels had. I found an OEM wheel on this site and went that way.

davepl · 07-15-2016, 10:05 PM

The reproduction wheels looks pretty nice, but they're nowhere near as rigid as the originals, like the steel core is wimpy.

Doesn't really interfere with using it, but it's annoying. Still, beats $500 for an NOS unit if you don't need one.

Someday · 07-15-2016, 10:34 PM

Thanks for all the responses. I'll post a pic of mine and see what you guys think!

In The Ten Ring · 07-16-2016, 03:02 AM

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Originally Posted by davepl

The reproduction wheels looks pretty nice, but they're nowhere near as rigid as the originals, like the steel core is wimpy.

Doesn't really interfere with using it, but it's annoying. Still, beats $500 for an NOS unit if you don't need one.

I found my OEM wheel on the parts forum for $200.00 last summer and I know of a NOS that sold for $300.00 and a NOS that was given away to a member.

**special-K** · 07-16-2016, 09:53 AM

The reproduction wheels definitely are built the same as OEM except the gauge of rod stock is lighter

Someday · 07-16-2016, 10:25 PM

This is a picture of mine. I'm not sure if the inner arms can be repaired?!
Thank you for all the help!

07-15-2016, 02:11 PM	#1
Someday Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Lodi, Ca. Posts: 50	LMC Steering Wheels I have a 1971 SWB Fleetside and its original steering wheel has seen better days. Has anyone used the reproduction ones from LMC? I'm looking to keep original as possible (black). All suggestions are very appreciated. Thank you all!

07-15-2016, 07:56 PM	#3
old51sedan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Williamston, Mi Posts: 884	Re: LMC Steering Wheels Brothers has the repo wheels listed for 219.00 with 10% off this month. I'll bet they all get them from same vendor.

07-15-2016, 08:20 PM	#4
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: LMC Steering Wheels What is wrong with your old wheel ? I restore old wheels, they are repairable as long as the center hub isn't to bad __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

07-15-2016, 08:30 PM	#5
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: LMC Steering Wheels Here is a before and after pic of a practice wheel I was playing with, the hub on this one was shot. But it does give you an idea of what I am doing. Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

07-15-2016, 08:33 PM	#6
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: LMC Steering Wheels I was able to find the one before I started any work on it. Attached Images __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

07-15-2016, 08:51 PM	#7
12secondnova Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: norcal Posts: 673	Re: LMC Steering Wheels I would get the one on your truck now restored or find a decent original wheel. I drove my uncles 72 cheyenne 3/4 ton 4x4 and he had a repro wheel on it and it was complete GARBAGE imo. It was cheap, plastic-y, and you can bend the top back and forth VERY easily, it felt like it was going to come apart in my hands. Just my 2 cents

07-15-2016, 08:56 PM	#9
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: LMC Steering Wheels Just made a thread on it __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

07-15-2016, 09:31 PM	#10
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: LMC Steering Wheels I have been told that reproduction steering wheels lack the center metal wire that OEM wheels had. I found an OEM wheel on this site and went that way.

07-15-2016, 10:05 PM	#11
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: LMC Steering Wheels The reproduction wheels looks pretty nice, but they're nowhere near as rigid as the originals, like the steel core is wimpy. Doesn't really interfere with using it, but it's annoying. Still, beats $500 for an NOS unit if you don't need one. __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

07-15-2016, 10:34 PM	#12
Someday Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Lodi, Ca. Posts: 50	Re: LMC Steering Wheels Thanks for all the responses. I'll post a pic of mine and see what you guys think!

07-16-2016, 09:53 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: LMC Steering Wheels The reproduction wheels definitely are built the same as OEM except the gauge of rod stock is lighter __________________ "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 ~

07-16-2016, 10:25 PM	#15
Someday Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Lodi, Ca. Posts: 50	Re: LMC Steering Wheels This is a picture of mine. I'm not sure if the inner arms can be repaired?! Thank you for all the help! Attached Images



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