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FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-18-2011, 04:00 PM

I replaced the wheels in my truck to aftermarket ones. But if I was gonna run a stock wheel it would be the early ones..

mgkgmc · 06-18-2011, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dfwright

I just wish they'd repop the Sandalwood color stock wheel. Every Sandalwood colored wheel I've seen is like the one in the picture above, including mine. The plastic disintegrates. I'd love to go back in with a nice stock sandalwood steering wheel.

Yep I agree with you my sandalwood wheel disintegrated too. Would like too have the stock wheel back on my truck. I dont know why no one makes this color.
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yuccales · 06-18-2011, 08:24 PM

My old wheel had a couple of big gaps in it. One day I got the web of skin between my thumb & index finger stuck in said gap while making a turn, that was the end of my stock wheel. Got this one from Chevy Duty a few years back. I've been happy with it, so are my hands!

bollybib · 06-18-2011, 10:37 PM

i like my OG wheel, cracks and all so far.,.it has character & feels comfortable with my power steering.,.,but if i begin to hate it or lose some skin making a turn, i'd probably do like yuccales did and get a nice repro unit.

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**70cst** · 06-18-2011, 10:56 PM

Did someone say a Stock Steering Wheel ...

yuccales · 06-19-2011, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by bollybib

i like my OG wheel, cracks and all so far.,.it has character & feels comfortable with my power steering.,.,but if i begin to hate it or lose some skin making a turn, i'd probably do like yuccales did and get a nice repro unit.

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PS Kinda cool to look at the differences and similarities between Posts #53 and #54)

YIKES! Thats what my wheel used to look like. Watch out, that thing is going to bite you one of these days.

hatred · 06-19-2011, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by MusicMan70

Well, this is what came on mine so I switched it out for another GMC. I have power steering so I went with a smaller diameter (1").

What is the newer wheel out of?

**MusicMan70** · 06-19-2011, 02:52 AM

1992 GMC Safari.....

**special-K** · 06-19-2011, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

back in 60's and 70's the big wheels were easy to drive with your elbows so you could roll a smoke while goin down the road without the danger of stoping to do it

60s and 70s??? Was I supposed to stop in the '80s?

bollybib · 06-19-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

YIKES! Thats what my wheel used to look like. Watch out, that thing is going to bite you one of these days.

Thanks for the warning, bud !

**jamie72** · 06-19-2011, 10:58 AM

i like the looks but i hate how big they are,someone needs to repop them a little smaller,as most people have power steering and don`t need the bigger wheel... i`d sure buy one.

Matt67C10 · 06-21-2011, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Agreed! I love the 67-68 wheel.

I second that

srvivor71 · 06-21-2011, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MusicMan70

Well, this is what came on mine so I switched it out for another GMC. I have power steering so I went with a smaller diameter (1").

I like the look of that wheel. What year, make and model did that come from?

**MusicMan70** · 06-21-2011, 07:22 PM

See post 74...1992 GMC Safari

**MusicMan70** · 06-21-2011, 07:23 PM

Opps, I meant #58....

camrycurt · 06-30-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Indyuke

I've got a 70, but I much prefer the 67-68 wheels. So I found a couple of good ones, painted one of them and put it in along with a shiny horn button.

Indyuke,

What did you use to paint your wheel? It looks great!

BBrendal · 06-30-2011, 04:08 PM

My truck came with this leather wrapped wheel from a 1988 truck. I have a used black wheel I was planning to replace it with. When I finished putting the dash back together after paint I put the original wheel on it and took it back off because it was just to big. I got used to the feel of the 1988 wheel and the original 72 wheel was very uncomfortable so I will stick with the 1988 wheel. I like the look of the old wheel but I need some comfort when driving. Anyway a wheel could be swapped im 15 minutes and is not a big deal IMO.

96blazr · 06-30-2011, 04:23 PM

I had the OG when I got the truck. Absolute first thing to hit the trash. I got a Mooneyes 12". And my belly isn't in the way.

Perfect.
Plus, for all you "stock" interior guys, I like the 67-68 wheels, don't get me wrong, but since I want to mix the original with Hot Rod, just can't beat a Mooneyes.........and having PS helps too.

cadillacart · 06-30-2011, 05:34 PM

Stock giant wheel all the way!!! I need to find one asap and get rid of this dumb kragan crap.
:-)

tdp67 · 06-30-2011, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 96blazr

I had the OG when I got the truck. Absolute first thing to hit the trash. I got a Mooneyes 12". And my belly isn't in the way.

Perfect.
Plus, for all you "stock" interior guys, I like the 67-68 wheels, don't get me wrong, but since I want to mix the original with Hot Rod, just can't beat a Mooneyes.........and having PS helps too.

Now that's a pretty nice looking wheel

**JJorgensen52** · 07-01-2011, 11:26 AM

Stock wheel all the way. I love the oversize feel, makes driving that much easier (and I do have PS). I've found that holding the spoke just inside the wheel with my elbow on the window is just about as comfortable as it can get!

dfwright · 07-01-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by JJorgensen52

Stock wheel all the way. I love the oversize feel, makes driving that much easier (and I do have PS). I've found that holding the spoke just inside the wheel with my elbow on the window is just about as comfortable as it can get!

x2 -- You need a large fountain drink in the other hand for the complete effect, however. Windows down, going nowhere in a hurry...

capev86 · 07-01-2011, 05:10 PM

i personally like the wheel that came with my 72 burb c20. it's from an early 80's chevy truck. same unit my dad put in his 72 burb 25 years ago. the factory wheels are the best looking (i'm partial to the later wheel as i like the 71-72 trucks the best). it would be nice if the aftermarket would supply us with replicas that are shrunk down a couple inches. i don't have a tilt wheel and don't plan to get one (3 on the tree, not auto) so the big factory wheel doesn't make sense, especially since i have power steering.

**leddzepp** · 07-01-2011, 09:55 PM

I like the stock large wheel beacuse I can see all of my gauges, regardless of the tilt position the column is in.

tdp67 · 07-15-2011, 12:27 PM

Decided to go with this one. Keeping the stock one in case I don't like it.

06-18-2011, 04:00 PM	#51
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? I replaced the wheels in my truck to aftermarket ones. But if I was gonna run a stock wheel it would be the early ones.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-18-2011, 10:56 PM	#55
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? Did someone say a Stock Steering Wheel ... __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

06-19-2011, 10:58 AM	#61
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,836	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? i like the looks but i hate how big they are,someone needs to repop them a little smaller,as most people have power steering and don`t need the bigger wheel... i`d sure buy one. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

06-21-2011, 07:22 PM	#64
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? See post 74...1992 GMC Safari __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

06-21-2011, 07:23 PM	#65
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? Opps, I meant #58.... __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

06-18-2011, 08:24 PM	#53
yuccales Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern Calif. Posts: 3,777	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? My old wheel had a couple of big gaps in it. One day I got the web of skin between my thumb & index finger stuck in said gap while making a turn, that was the end of my stock wheel. Got this one from Chevy Duty a few years back. I've been happy with it, so are my hands! Attached Images

06-18-2011, 10:37 PM	#54
bollybib Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Carlsbad, CA Posts: 1,584	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? i like my OG wheel, cracks and all so far.,.it has character & feels comfortable with my power steering.,.,but if i begin to hate it or lose some skin making a turn, i'd probably do like yuccales did and get a nice repro unit. PS Kinda cool to look at the differences and similarities between Posts #53 and #54) __________________ - 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; 06-18-2011 at 10:41 PM.

06-19-2011, 02:52 AM	#58
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? 1992 GMC Safari..... Attached Images __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

06-30-2011, 04:08 PM	#67
BBrendal Recalculating..... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New Lenox Il Posts: 686	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? My truck came with this leather wrapped wheel from a 1988 truck. I have a used black wheel I was planning to replace it with. When I finished putting the dash back together after paint I put the original wheel on it and took it back off because it was just to big. I got used to the feel of the 1988 wheel and the original 72 wheel was very uncomfortable so I will stick with the 1988 wheel. I like the look of the old wheel but I need some comfort when driving. Anyway a wheel could be swapped im 15 minutes and is not a big deal IMO. __________________ Brian - (BBrendal) 1969 Chevy Camaro Z28 1972 Chevy Blazer CST 2004 GMC Yukon (The truck that pulls the car trailer) 1972 Chevy Blazer CST #2 (Finished and sold!) Blazer build link... http://s1213.photobucket.com/albums/...rendal/Blazer/ Last edited by BBrendal; 06-30-2011 at 04:09 PM.

06-30-2011, 04:23 PM	#68
96blazr Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: VA Posts: 740	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? I had the OG when I got the truck. Absolute first thing to hit the trash. I got a Mooneyes 12". And my belly isn't in the way. Perfect. Plus, for all you "stock" interior guys, I like the 67-68 wheels, don't get me wrong, but since I want to mix the original with Hot Rod, just can't beat a Mooneyes.........and having PS helps too. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB. GMPP 350/350 Turbo Trans, Edelbrock Performer & Carb. Hedman Hedders, Hooker Aerochambers Mufflers. Tuff Stuff Alternators. Remember, no matter where you go, There you are. Gary

06-30-2011, 05:34 PM	#69
cadillacart 1972 C/20 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 273	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? Stock giant wheel all the way!!! I need to find one asap and get rid of this dumb kragan crap. :-) __________________ My Gallery 1972 C/20 402 Gramp's Truck

07-01-2011, 11:26 AM	#71
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? Stock wheel all the way. I love the oversize feel, makes driving that much easier (and I do have PS). I've found that holding the spoke just inside the wheel with my elbow on the window is just about as comfortable as it can get! __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

07-01-2011, 05:10 PM	#73
capev86 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Eliot, Maine Posts: 1,314	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? i personally like the wheel that came with my 72 burb c20. it's from an early 80's chevy truck. same unit my dad put in his 72 burb 25 years ago. the factory wheels are the best looking (i'm partial to the later wheel as i like the 71-72 trucks the best). it would be nice if the aftermarket would supply us with replicas that are shrunk down a couple inches. i don't have a tilt wheel and don't plan to get one (3 on the tree, not auto) so the big factory wheel doesn't make sense, especially since i have power steering.

07-01-2011, 09:55 PM	#74
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? I like the stock large wheel beacuse I can see all of my gauges, regardless of the tilt position the column is in. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

07-15-2011, 12:27 PM	#75
tdp67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 325	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? Decided to go with this one. Keeping the stock one in case I don't like it. Attached Images



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