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shawno72 · 09-14-2012, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NoNeck

I will keep my eagle eyes out for one, Shawno. You need the comfort grip. It just looks more "factory", plus it has a great feel when you are driving.

NoNeck

Thanks Pops, I really appreciate that

DesertCat · 09-14-2012, 07:14 PM

Actually, I like that wheel a lot. Period correct, looks in good shape... it would go well IMO.

But then, I look at style, fit and function more than being completely "correct". If it works for you go for it.

CC69Rat · 09-14-2012, 08:20 PM

Pop, what does Lynn get for them? 210 Im pretty sure.
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Z10 · 09-14-2012, 11:41 PM

Shawno, here's a pick of the one I just installed in my 72. I also have an original Corvette comfort grip in my 69 Camaro.

What I like about this new one is it's a bit thicker and leather covered.

shawno72 · 09-14-2012, 11:54 PM

I do like those Z10. In fact I has it saved to my eBay watch list.

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HotRod C/10 · 09-15-2012, 12:24 AM

I'm partial to this wheel............its been in all my classic chevys, and comfy as hell!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/73-81-Z28-4-...24735d&vxp=mtr

Z10 · 09-15-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by HotRod C/10

I'm partial to this wheel............its been in all my classic chevys, and comfy as hell!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/73-81-Z28-4-...24735d&vxp=mtr

I was looking at the wheel also, but then the bad memories of my 73 Vega GT starting racing through my head.

HotRod C/10 · 09-15-2012, 01:08 AM

Yeah the Vega GT's had em and the Camaros.....sweet 14" wheel!

Z10 · 09-15-2012, 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by HotRod C/10

Yeah the Vega GT's had em and the Camaros.....sweet 14" wheel!

Sorry Man, the Vega ruined it for me. What a POS.

**lolife99** · 09-15-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Z10

Shawno, here's a pick of the one I just installed in my 72. I also have an original Corvette comfort grip in my 69 Camaro.

What I like about this new one is it's a bit thicker and leather covered.

Z10,... let me know how that holds up for you.
I had one in my lowered daily driver S10.
It lasted about a year before the leather grip started to look like crap.

Z10 · 09-15-2012, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lolife99

Z10,... let me know how that holds up for you.
I had one in my lowered daily driver S10.
It lasted about a year before the leather grip started to look like crap.

I will lowlife but it might take longer that a year. The truck is a toy so it won't be daily driven, and it's in a garage most of the time.

Leroy-B1 · 09-15-2012, 10:03 PM

Here is the one I got for my truck....couldn't find color I wanted so I dyed it...its aqua to match the 67

viking427 · 09-16-2012, 11:00 AM

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1347567026

This "Comfort-Grip" steering wheel was technically called GM's optional RPO NK1 "Cushioned Rim" steering wheel and is my second choice in steering wheel comfort. It was standard on 69-75 corvettes and optional on Camaro, Chevelle, Monte Carlo, full size pass cars in black only ..but also on Buicks in colors !

My all time first choice is a real teak wood steering wheel such as found optional on 63-66 Corvettes. Nothing beats the feel/texture of real wood under the fingers. It grips nice no matter what temp or sweaty white knuckle driving your doing. Plenty of aftermarket offerings out there in real wood wheels these days with a few outfits reproducing them on oem wheel hubs/frames in 14, 15, 16 " diam. varieties. They tend to be pricey but grease wipes off them easily enough

CC69Rat · 09-16-2012, 05:55 PM

Shawn, I have always liked the 4 spoke Olds wheels too. Same style and the button / cap from the Camaro wheel will fit them.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-77-4-SP...90f0c8&vxp=mtr

they're a little cheaper too... but still has that same look.

Just a thought.

shawno72 · 09-16-2012, 06:01 PM

I like those as well. I am just waiting for that one on eBay to end here shortly. Someone else has placed a bid and I don't want to get into a bidding war so I'll wait to the very end

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CC69Rat · 09-16-2012, 06:48 PM

You doing black or red interior?
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shawno72 · 09-16-2012, 06:53 PM

Black interior, red paint.
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shawno72 · 09-16-2012, 08:22 PM

Well I did not bid on the one on eBay so I am still looking. Let me know what you have in any color. Thank you.
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camtoys1 · 09-16-2012, 09:23 PM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-TRUCK-...8c6e98&vxp=mtr

shawno72 · 09-16-2012, 09:54 PM

I think I found one. I'll let you all know. Thanks guys.

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**lolife99** · 09-16-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by camtoys1

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-TRUCK-...8c6e98&vxp=mtr

That's cheap!

shawno72 · 09-17-2012, 12:11 PM

Well guys I am gonna try this one for a bit. I got it for a song and a dance and I really like the brushed stainless look. Mainly want to try the size and fit to make sure I want to drop the coin on a comfort grip. Thanks for all the input

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CC69Rat · 09-17-2012, 12:18 PM

Cool Steering wheel. I'll keep my eyes open for you. If I find a black one laying on the side of the road or something .. do you want me to let you know?

shawno72 · 09-17-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CC69Rat

Cool Steering wheel. I'll keep my eyes open for you. If I find a black one laying on the side of the road or something .. do you want me to let you know?

Most definately Chad. Thank you.

CC69Rat · 09-17-2012, 12:37 PM

Nothing wrong with that one, BUT .. if a CG is what you want eventually I'll help you all I can. I go to a swap meet in Alabama on occasion and a guy there usually has a rack of them in all colors. Various originals, different condition.

It seems a bunch of them wound up in that area.. who knows.

09-14-2012, 07:14 PM	#27
DesertCat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Valley of the Sunstroke, Arizona Posts: 1,210	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. Actually, I like that wheel a lot. Period correct, looks in good shape... it would go well IMO. But then, I look at style, fit and function more than being completely "correct". If it works for you go for it. __________________ My build thread - Devastation and Reform http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=567131

09-14-2012, 08:20 PM	#28
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. Pop, what does Lynn get for them? 210 Im pretty sure. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

09-14-2012, 11:41 PM	#29
Z10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 1,267	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. Shawno, here's a pick of the one I just installed in my 72. I also have an original Corvette comfort grip in my 69 Camaro. What I like about this new one is it's a bit thicker and leather covered. Attached Images __________________ 1969 RS/SS Z10 Camaro Pace coupe 1972 GMC Short Step buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6356218 1979 Mazda RX7 1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 & 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 1999 Honda Valkyrie 2006 Corvette Z06 2010 BMW 650i

09-14-2012, 11:54 PM	#30
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. I do like those Z10. In fact I has it saved to my eBay watch list. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-15-2012, 12:24 AM	#31
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. I'm partial to this wheel............its been in all my classic chevys, and comfy as hell! http://www.ebay.com/itm/73-81-Z28-4-...24735d&vxp=mtr __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

09-15-2012, 01:08 AM	#33
HotRod C/10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 3,053	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. Yeah the Vega GT's had em and the Camaros.....sweet 14" wheel! __________________ SOLD -77 CHEYENNE SWB, LS SWAPPED -1976 SILVERADO YUBA GOLD/NEUTRAL (2-TONE)

09-15-2012, 10:03 PM	#37
Leroy-B1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mars Hill, NC Posts: 1,994	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. Here is the one I got for my truck....couldn't find color I wanted so I dyed it...its aqua to match the 67 Attached Images

09-16-2012, 11:00 AM	#38
viking427 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 225	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...1&d=1347567026 This "Comfort-Grip" steering wheel was technically called GM's optional RPO NK1 "Cushioned Rim" steering wheel and is my second choice in steering wheel comfort. It was standard on 69-75 corvettes and optional on Camaro, Chevelle, Monte Carlo, full size pass cars in black only ..but also on Buicks in colors ! My all time first choice is a real teak wood steering wheel such as found optional on 63-66 Corvettes. Nothing beats the feel/texture of real wood under the fingers. It grips nice no matter what temp or sweaty white knuckle driving your doing. Plenty of aftermarket offerings out there in real wood wheels these days with a few outfits reproducing them on oem wheel hubs/frames in 14, 15, 16 " diam. varieties. They tend to be pricey but grease wipes off them easily enough

09-16-2012, 05:55 PM	#39
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. Shawn, I have always liked the 4 spoke Olds wheels too. Same style and the button / cap from the Camaro wheel will fit them. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-77-4-SP...90f0c8&vxp=mtr they're a little cheaper too... but still has that same look. Just a thought. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

09-16-2012, 06:01 PM	#40
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. I like those as well. I am just waiting for that one on eBay to end here shortly. Someone else has placed a bid and I don't want to get into a bidding war so I'll wait to the very end Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-16-2012, 06:48 PM	#41
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. You doing black or red interior? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

09-16-2012, 06:53 PM	#42
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. Black interior, red paint. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-16-2012, 08:22 PM	#43
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. Well I did not bid on the one on eBay so I am still looking. Let me know what you have in any color. Thank you. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-16-2012, 09:23 PM	#44
camtoys1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: huntington beach ca Posts: 341	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CHEVY-TRUCK-...8c6e98&vxp=mtr

09-16-2012, 09:54 PM	#45
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. I think I found one. I'll let you all know. Thanks guys. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"



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09-17-2012, 12:11 PM	#47
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. Well guys I am gonna try this one for a bit. I got it for a song and a dance and I really like the brushed stainless look. Mainly want to try the size and fit to make sure I want to drop the coin on a comfort grip. Thanks for all the input __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

09-17-2012, 12:18 PM	#48
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. Cool Steering wheel. I'll keep my eyes open for you. If I find a black one laying on the side of the road or something .. do you want me to let you know? __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

09-17-2012, 12:37 PM	#50
CC69Rat Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga TN Posts: 6,208	Re: WTB comfort grip style steering wheel. Nothing wrong with that one, BUT .. if a CG is what you want eventually I'll help you all I can. I go to a swap meet in Alabama on occasion and a guy there usually has a rack of them in all colors. Various originals, different condition. It seems a bunch of them wound up in that area.. who knows. __________________ Chad 1967 C10 SWB - Project Savannah - 6.0/4L80 Currently underway 1968 C10 SWB - TOTY 2018, 50th Anniversary Tribute Project * Sold * Pride and Joy 1986 Silverado Short Fleet - Scarlet Sold 1985 Silverado Short Fleet Sold 2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted, Built 1992 Jeep Cherokee XJ 4x4 - Lifted 2013 Honda Accord EX-L v6 Coupe 6spd (wife's ride)

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