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bollybib · 10-24-2013, 08:01 PM

I found my Vette wheel on eBay for $150 but I think it's a repro. Most I saw were in the $300 ballpark. This one had two cracks that I filled and painted.

The wheel hub ran almost as much as the wheel plus the repro Vette button ain't cheap. I held off on doing this for a long time because of the cost but I finally bit the bullet and did it cuz I liked the way it looked so much. With the smaller OD it feels way better to drive than the stock wheel .

Agent915 · 10-24-2013, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Here's a few car wheels in our trucks:

Special-k, What color is the seat and carpet in the yellow cab with the brown glovebox? Is the seat "Saddle?"

Thanks
Danny

Lee H · 10-24-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by powell72

I love the Vette rosewood wheels, not too keen on the price of those suckers though.

No rosewood with the old vettes, just simulated walnut, and then the spendy ones, real teak.

Don Quixote · 10-24-2013, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

No rosewood with the old vettes, just simulated walnut, and then the spendy ones, real teak.

I had this exact steering wheel, I had bought it off LMC years ago. I learned the hard way that they don't like manual steering, the wood broke off while I was pulling my trailer and for a time it had a very nice electrical tape finish.

*Mister-B* · 10-27-2013, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by leftybass209

Way to crush my dreams! Haha. Looking forward to newer pictures!

Here's a more recent pic. And, I noticed since then I installed the proper Custom radio dials, fixed the door moulding hanging down, and restored the parking brake release

BLAZERMAN · 10-27-2013, 02:06 AM

I like all the GM styled wheels. This is the third wheel I've had on this truck, I think it's there to stay.

BLAZERMAN · 10-27-2013, 02:08 AM

Another

leftybass209 · 10-27-2013, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mister-B

Here's a more recent pic. And, I noticed since then I installed the proper Custom radio dials, fixed the door moulding hanging down, and restored the parking brake release

This is the look I'm going for, with the early wheel and all that.

jhwkns · 10-27-2013, 09:38 AM

It's an old picture, but I have a 67-68 wheel too.

iceship · 12-16-2013, 10:54 AM

Any one use a 64-65 Cadillac. ..

tlcrz1972 · 12-16-2013, 11:16 AM

Here's mine, 1988 up steering wheel, great offset, good feel, plenty of different and comfortable locations for your hands on long drives.

Burgie70 · 12-16-2013, 11:25 AM

A before and after.

JohnT71 · 12-16-2013, 11:50 AM

Bought this during the Petit Jean swap meet, think it came out of a chevy car.

CGerow · 12-24-2013, 01:28 PM

Thought I would bump this to the top, with the recent posts about stock steering wheels...lets see more off year wheels!

jgb7038 · 12-24-2013, 03:12 PM

I have a wheel from a '46 chevy car to use in my '68 short bed project. Originally it was 17", I re-sized it to 14 3/4",and added a 1" dish to it. Still need to the finish work, but am happy with the way its turning out.

**allchevy58** · 12-24-2013, 03:46 PM

From this to that.

VWNate1 · 12-24-2013, 06:34 PM

Keep 'em coming guys ! .

These are great .

I bought a flimsy re pop stock steering wheel that's not even the correct green , I keep thinking of adding an Impala wheel with horn 1/2 rig , maybe a '59 .......

That '46 steering wheel looks fantastic , I wish I had your skillset .

BigCountryx · 12-24-2013, 10:05 PM

64 Elco

CGerow · 12-30-2013, 04:31 PM

Need more pics!! I am really trying to decide what wheel I want to use. That last one from the 64 Elco looks freaking AWESOME!
Can anyone tell me, is pretty much any GM wheel interchangeable from that era? I have a 69 Chevelle wheel in mind, or possible a Pontiac 3 spoke from the Tran Ams between I don't know....1975-1980ish? Like the Smokey and Bandit car,.......that wheel.....Any help greatly appreciated here!
Thanks from Snowy BC!

CGerow · 12-30-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jgb7038

I have a wheel from a '46 chevy car to use in my '68 short bed project. Originally it was 17", I re-sized it to 14 3/4",and added a 1" dish to it. Still need to the finish work, but am happy with the way its turning out.

WOW...that is amazing! I am sure that will look ridiculously good on your project. What kind of time would something like that take? Would you share with us your procedure? Very nice. I would love to see what it looks like in the truck!

jgb7038 · 12-31-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by CGerow

WOW...that is amazing! I am sure that will look ridiculously good on your project. What kind of time would something like that take? Would you share with us your procedure? Very nice. I would love to see what it looks like in the truck!

Thanks. I think I had about 2 hours in the actual cutting,and reshaping the wheel. Most of the upcoming labor will be finishing it out. I had to repair the areas I actually cut it,and also the areas I did not. I had to re-arch the remaining curved parts to make them a circle again once it was the final size.Re-arching them caused a lot of small cracks in the original finish that all need repaired,which is very time consuming.

66skylarkpost · 12-31-2013, 02:25 AM

my '72 steering wheel , 71-74 Camaro, chevelle, nova super sport

VWNate1 · 12-31-2013, 12:23 PM

Yes ;

Pretty much any GM product uses the same splines from 1949 > to - day .

-Nate

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Originally Posted by CGerow

Need more pics!! I am really trying to decide what wheel I want to use. That last one from the 64 Elco looks freaking AWESOME!
Can anyone tell me, is pretty much any GM wheel interchangeable from that era? I have a 69 Chevelle wheel in mind, or possible a Pontiac 3 spoke from the Tran Ams between I don't know....1975-1980ish? Like the Smokey and Bandit car,.......that wheel.....Any help greatly appreciated here!
Thanks from Snowy BC!

CGerow · 12-31-2013, 04:32 PM

Thanks Nate, That certainly opens up a TON of possibilities! Thanks for chiming in.
Cam

Kennuck · 01-01-2015, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by MusicMan70

Here's one from a 92' GMC Safari and another one from an El Camino(?) I tried in the past. I believe the factory wheel is 17" in diameter and these are 15" so you pick up some leg room. As you can see my original wheel was sun-baked.

Hi Musicman, I know this thread is a little old but I'm interested to know how you colored that safari wheel, and how is it holding up. Looks Awesome

10-24-2013, 08:01 PM	#26
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Post your Off year steering wheel pics? I found my Vette wheel on eBay for $150 but I think it's a repro. Most I saw were in the $300 ballpark. This one had two cracks that I filled and painted. The wheel hub ran almost as much as the wheel plus the repro Vette button ain't cheap. I held off on doing this for a long time because of the cost but I finally bit the bullet and did it cuz I liked the way it looked so much. With the smaller OD it feels way better to drive than the stock wheel . __________________ - Jim - My Daily Driver is a 1969 Chevrolet Custom/20 Fleetside 350/TH400/Eaton H052 4.10 and its Project thread is here http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456911 Last edited by bollybib; 10-24-2013 at 08:12 PM.

10-27-2013, 02:06 AM	#31
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,829	Re: Post your Off year steering wheel pics? I like all the GM styled wheels. This is the third wheel I've had on this truck, I think it's there to stay. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

10-27-2013, 02:08 AM	#32
BLAZERMAN Currently Blazerless Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: St. Joseph Mo. Posts: 4,829	Re: Post your Off year steering wheel pics? Another Attached Images __________________ 1972 C/30 133" W.B. C&C 1970 GMC 3500 157" W.B. single wheel C&C

10-27-2013, 09:38 AM	#34
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Post your Off year steering wheel pics? It's an old picture, but I have a 67-68 wheel too. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

12-16-2013, 10:54 AM	#35
iceship Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: bowling green, ky Posts: 439	Re: Post your Off year steering wheel pics? Any one use a 64-65 Cadillac. ..

12-16-2013, 11:16 AM	#36
tlcrz1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Gainesville, TEXAS Posts: 658	Re: Post your Off year steering wheel pics? Here's mine, 1988 up steering wheel, great offset, good feel, plenty of different and comfortable locations for your hands on long drives. Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne LB 1/2 ton finished restoration/rebuild 1995 350 throttle body FI, 4L6E (running on modified GM wiring harness) 3.08 posi rearend, factory A/C on 134A, p/s, p/b, late 70's power windows and locks and cruise, speakers in the dash + 6x9's behind the seat, factory tilt, 40 gallon fuel tank in the bed with integrated tool box, air assist bags on the rearend, sway bar up front and much more. 1972 chevrolet SNB finished 2002, 350 TB FI, TH400, factory A/C, p/b, p/s, (FOR SALE) 1969 Chevrolet 1 ton in work, home made PTO dump bed extended frame, 350 CI , 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 ton suburban future project 1972 Chevrolet 3/4 ton p/u maybe a project one day 1966 Toyota Landcruiser my playtoy

12-16-2013, 11:25 AM	#37
Burgie70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 59	Re: Post your Off year steering wheel pics? A before and after. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C-10 350, 350 trans, ps,pb

12-16-2013, 11:50 AM	#38
JohnT71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Plainview Ar Posts: 82	Re: Post your Off year steering wheel pics? Bought this during the Petit Jean swap meet, think it came out of a chevy car. Attached Images __________________ "There's a force in the universe that makes things happen; all you have to do is get in touch with it. Stop thinking, let things happen, and be the ball." -Ty Webb

12-24-2013, 01:28 PM	#39
CGerow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Salmon Arm BC Posts: 60	Re: Post your Off year steering wheel pics? Thought I would bump this to the top, with the recent posts about stock steering wheels...lets see more off year wheels!

12-24-2013, 03:12 PM	#40
jgb7038 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ft.wayne,indiana Posts: 151	Re: Post your Off year steering wheel pics? I have a wheel from a '46 chevy car to use in my '68 short bed project. Originally it was 17", I re-sized it to 14 3/4",and added a 1" dish to it. Still need to the finish work, but am happy with the way its turning out.

12-24-2013, 03:46 PM	#41
allchevy58 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reno, Nv. Posts: 1,440	Re: Post your Off year steering wheel pics? From this to that. __________________ 1927 Willy's Knight 24,000 original miles, 1958 Impala 283/Powerglide, 1971 Monte Carlo 350/350, 1972 GMC K2500 350/350, 1976 Chev. K10 350/350, 2006 GMC Sierra 2500HD LBZ Duramax/Allison, 2006 Chev. Silverado K3500 LBZ Duramax/Allison

12-24-2013, 06:34 PM	#42
VWNate1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: So. Cali. Posts: 2,670	Re: Post your Off year steering wheel pics? Keep 'em coming guys ! . These are great . I bought a flimsy re pop stock steering wheel that's not even the correct green , I keep thinking of adding an Impala wheel with horn 1/2 rig , maybe a '59 ....... That '46 steering wheel looks fantastic , I wish I had your skillset . __________________ -Nate Geezer '49 3100 235 W/ Muncie SM420 SOLD '69 C/10 shortbed sidemount survivor 250 L6 W/ 350TH

12-24-2013, 10:05 PM	#43
BigCountryx Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Gonzales, LA Posts: 779	Re: Post your Off year steering wheel pics? 64 Elco __________________ 1972 Pale Yella 2WD Blazer ..... 350HO/700R4.... '68 Clipped 1970 Original Paint SWB Farm Truck ..... 5.3/4L80.... 2x HRPT Participant

12-30-2013, 04:31 PM	#44
CGerow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Salmon Arm BC Posts: 60	Re: Post your Off year steering wheel pics? Need more pics!! I am really trying to decide what wheel I want to use. That last one from the 64 Elco looks freaking AWESOME! Can anyone tell me, is pretty much any GM wheel interchangeable from that era? I have a 69 Chevelle wheel in mind, or possible a Pontiac 3 spoke from the Tran Ams between I don't know....1975-1980ish? Like the Smokey and Bandit car,.......that wheel.....Any help greatly appreciated here! Thanks from Snowy BC!

12-31-2013, 02:25 AM	#47
66skylarkpost Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: kearney,nebraska Posts: 443	Re: Post your Off year steering wheel pics? my '72 steering wheel , 71-74 Camaro, chevelle, nova super sport Attached Images __________________ '70 k-10 longbox- mid 70's drivetrain 350/350 487x heads 10.1:1 flowmasters ,35's 3.73's auburn posi ,rear shackle flip. '72 short stepside U.S. forestry truck, '73 455 buick,400 turbo,dropped 2"-4 1/4" ,3.07 posi,:'89 silverado 1500 ,OK truck ,5.7 holley tbi ,trick 700r4 3.07 auburn posi ,and my '66 skylark ,'73 centurion and my '84 monte carlo imca stock car



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12-31-2013, 04:32 PM	#49
CGerow Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Salmon Arm BC Posts: 60	Re: Post your Off year steering wheel pics? Thanks Nate, That certainly opens up a TON of possibilities! Thanks for chiming in. Cam

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