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mudman · 02-15-2003, 09:14 PM

I just bought a steering wheel off of what was suppose to be a 79 chevy pickup. It didn't come with the horn contact ring. The Wheel doesn't seem to go on far enough to go onto the splines of the steering column. I thought these wheels would fit . Any suggestions?

Thanks.

72 CustomCamper · 02-16-2003, 02:52 AM

You'll probably have to tap it on enough to get the nut started. Then use the nut to draw it down. That's what I had to do to install the 84 wheel on my 72..

Chuck

mudman · 02-16-2003, 03:59 AM

The steering wheel actually hits the column housing .

TERRYP · 02-16-2003, 06:30 AM

Your new wheel is from a telescoping model, they have a collar for the slide distance.

Hooter · 02-16-2003, 06:38 AM

Chevy trucks never came with telescoping steering wheels

02-15-2003, 09:14 PM	#1
mudman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 41	Help- Steering wheel doesn't fit I just bought a steering wheel off of what was suppose to be a 79 chevy pickup. It didn't come with the horn contact ring. The Wheel doesn't seem to go on far enough to go onto the splines of the steering column. I thought these wheels would fit . Any suggestions? Thanks. Last edited by mudman; 02-15-2003 at 09:51 PM.

02-16-2003, 02:52 AM	#2
72 CustomCamper huh ??? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Fredericksburg,Va. Posts: 3,369	You'll probably have to tap it on enough to get the nut started. Then use the nut to draw it down. That's what I had to do to install the 84 wheel on my 72.. Chuck __________________ 90 Blazer Silverado 350w/ 700R4 and 32" Kelly's "I am a bomb technician. If you see me running try to keep up!"

02-16-2003, 06:30 AM	#4
TERRYP GYRO GEARLOOSE Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Nevada City, CAEverett, WA Posts: 361	Your new wheel is from a telescoping model, they have a collar for the slide distance. __________________ Nevada City, CA Everett, Washington 57 3/4 rat, 235, 3spd 66 C-10 Panel, SWB. 350 from '68, 200R4 tranny, 3.07 rear ratio, restoring 68 C10 LWB 350 4spd, 4.56 rear dump runner 82 Camaro, 305, THM-200-R4 84 Monte Carlo 305 TH350, land tuna 85 Tercel SW, snow runner DISGRACED OUTLAW MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB

02-16-2003, 06:38 AM	#5
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	Chevy trucks never came with telescoping steering wheels __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

02-16-2003, 03:59 AM	#3
mudman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 41	The steering wheel actually hits the column housing .



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