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see ten · 03-01-2014, 01:52 PM

Hey guys! I've decided it's time to change the steering wheel in my 72 c10. I've owned it for 10 years and ever since I've owned it, it's had a 73-? stock pickup wheel. I didn't so much mind the way it looked, but like so many old plastic wheels it would get "sticky"... I'd clean it, and a couple months later it'd be gunked up again. I installed a cover, which solved the sticky issue... but now the cover is about worn out, and I want to replace the wheel. I haven't looked at reproduction stock 69-72 wheels in years, but I remember when they first came out, you'd see them at shows with stress cracks in them before they'd ever been installed. Keep in mind that was 10-15 years ago... maybe they're better quality now. I ran a Grant 3 spoke wooden rim steering wheel in my K10 for years. It was a pretty good wheel, but I'm not sure that I want to go down that road again. I'm thinking about using a 3 spoke chevelle, camaro, nova wheel, probably the black comfortgrip. It seems like I read somewhere that if you use one of these wheels that to end up with the right sized hub/adapter you have to buy one for a 67/68 to end up with the right diameter to match the truck column? Supposedly the 69-70 hub is larger? Maybe I imagined reading that... but... I did a search earlier for "steering wheel" and didn't find anything so... Any thoughts/insight? Suggestions as far as steering wheels go? I want to look era correct for late 60's early 70's If I go with the chevelle/camaro/nova wheel any suggestions as far as where to get the best deal?

Here's a link to an auction with the style I'm thinking about.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAMARO-CHEVE...a67abd&vxp=mtr

see ten · 03-01-2014, 02:02 PM

According to this sellers info the 69-up columns are larger and I need a 69-up wheel for my 72 pickup... sound legit? LoL

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-1970-CO...item56622fb577

jhwkns · 03-01-2014, 02:46 PM

I've got a '67 wheel on my '69. It fits fine.

Hugh Mongus · 03-01-2014, 05:29 PM

I bought one Ebay that I like alot. It was easy to install too.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/C10-C20-C30-...d09352&vxp=mtr

67_C-30 · 03-02-2014, 01:29 AM

It should work. I have seen the same era Camaro/Chevelle wood wheels (which is the wheel you want with sythetic wood instead of the comfortgrip ring) in these trucks.

That wheel would look really in your truck, IMO!

Mike C · 03-02-2014, 11:07 AM

Vehicles with key lock in the column have a larger diameter column thus a larger diameter wheel hub to match up. 67-72 trucks have key in dash, so smaller diameter column.

My preference for a wheel in one of these is a '69 Camaro Comfort Grip Wheel. Get one with the '67-'68 installation kit which is for the smaller diameter column.

My own opinion on aftermarket steering wheels is they suck. Adapters, horn buttons, bolts are all cheap and not worth the $.

cool68 · 03-02-2014, 01:10 PM

nice wheel. for us low buck guys the Grant Classic 969 looks good too. online searches can find pretty good deals, besides those on eBay.

sdailey · 03-02-2014, 01:31 PM

Yes, you'll need a 67-8 camaro, chevelle hub. It's the one that's closest to the diameter of our truck columns.

PM sent.

see ten · 10-02-2014, 09:11 PM

Finally got around to making this happen...

And a pic of the truck... well... just because...

**Boog** · 10-02-2014, 09:19 PM

Another nice addition to a koowell truck Asa.

9teen69 · 10-02-2014, 10:29 PM

Looks really good. Your truck looks like a toy model in the second photo...awesome!

Acorn · 10-03-2014, 12:50 AM

Did you have trouble gettin the horn to work? I have a wheel like that and I never could get the horn to work...

4oldcars · 10-03-2014, 10:28 AM

I'm currently putting in a 61 Impala wheel and having horn problems. Anyone good with horn hook ups?

**Already Gone** · 10-03-2014, 11:09 AM

Great choice of wheel for your truck. I love your truck and the attached pic is my Computer Wallpaper.

**lolife99** · 10-03-2014, 11:35 AM

Perfect wheel for a perfect truck!

**Hart_Rod** · 10-03-2014, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by already gone

great choice of wheel for your truck. I love your truck and the attached pic is my computer wallpaper.

+1

csfields · 10-03-2014, 12:41 PM

I bought a new column and restored a 67-68 steering wheel in my 71 Chevy truck fits fine. Just wish I could find a nicer CST horn button to finish it off.

see ten · 10-03-2014, 11:31 PM

Thanks guys! The horn works just as it should. no issues.

**jocko** · 10-04-2014, 12:28 AM

That looks great! Here's a good deal if anyone is looking for a 69 Camaro wheel.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1969-Cam...item35c64fd14c

03-01-2014, 01:52 PM	#1
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Steering wheel question/suggestion Hey guys! I've decided it's time to change the steering wheel in my 72 c10. I've owned it for 10 years and ever since I've owned it, it's had a 73-? stock pickup wheel. I didn't so much mind the way it looked, but like so many old plastic wheels it would get "sticky"... I'd clean it, and a couple months later it'd be gunked up again. I installed a cover, which solved the sticky issue... but now the cover is about worn out, and I want to replace the wheel. I haven't looked at reproduction stock 69-72 wheels in years, but I remember when they first came out, you'd see them at shows with stress cracks in them before they'd ever been installed. Keep in mind that was 10-15 years ago... maybe they're better quality now. I ran a Grant 3 spoke wooden rim steering wheel in my K10 for years. It was a pretty good wheel, but I'm not sure that I want to go down that road again. I'm thinking about using a 3 spoke chevelle, camaro, nova wheel, probably the black comfortgrip. It seems like I read somewhere that if you use one of these wheels that to end up with the right sized hub/adapter you have to buy one for a 67/68 to end up with the right diameter to match the truck column? Supposedly the 69-70 hub is larger? Maybe I imagined reading that... but... I did a search earlier for "steering wheel" and didn't find anything so... Any thoughts/insight? Suggestions as far as steering wheels go? I want to look era correct for late 60's early 70's If I go with the chevelle/camaro/nova wheel any suggestions as far as where to get the best deal? Here's a link to an auction with the style I'm thinking about. http://www.ebay.com/itm/CAMARO-CHEVE...a67abd&vxp=mtr

03-01-2014, 02:02 PM	#2
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion According to this sellers info the 69-up columns are larger and I need a 69-up wheel for my 72 pickup... sound legit? LoL http://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-1970-CO...item56622fb577

03-01-2014, 02:46 PM	#3
jhwkns Registered Cruiser Join Date: May 2002 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 2,230	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion I've got a '67 wheel on my '69. It fits fine. __________________ I intend to live forever. So far, so good.

03-01-2014, 05:29 PM	#4
Hugh Mongus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 360	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion I bought one Ebay that I like alot. It was easy to install too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/C10-C20-C30-...d09352&vxp=mtr __________________ -Jason USN Retired

03-02-2014, 01:29 AM	#5
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion It should work. I have seen the same era Camaro/Chevelle wood wheels (which is the wheel you want with sythetic wood instead of the comfortgrip ring) in these trucks. That wheel would look really in your truck, IMO! __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club!

03-02-2014, 11:07 AM	#6
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,715	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion Vehicles with key lock in the column have a larger diameter column thus a larger diameter wheel hub to match up. 67-72 trucks have key in dash, so smaller diameter column. My preference for a wheel in one of these is a '69 Camaro Comfort Grip Wheel. Get one with the '67-'68 installation kit which is for the smaller diameter column. My own opinion on aftermarket steering wheels is they suck. Adapters, horn buttons, bolts are all cheap and not worth the $. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax

03-02-2014, 01:10 PM	#7
cool68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 475	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion nice wheel. for us low buck guys the Grant Classic 969 looks good too. online searches can find pretty good deals, besides those on eBay.

03-02-2014, 01:31 PM	#8
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion Yes, you'll need a 67-8 camaro, chevelle hub. It's the one that's closest to the diameter of our truck columns. PM sent. __________________ Shannon

10-02-2014, 09:11 PM	#9
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion Finally got around to making this happen... And a pic of the truck... well... just because...

10-02-2014, 09:19 PM	#10
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,108	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion Another nice addition to a koowell truck Asa. __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

10-02-2014, 10:29 PM	#11
9teen69 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,048	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion Looks really good. Your truck looks like a toy model in the second photo...awesome! __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB C10 (daily driver) (Super fake cause I just love the glovebox emblem) 70 Camaro RS (frame-off in pieces) 70 Camaro RS (daily driver backup) 69 Custom LWB C10 (son now drives)

10-03-2014, 12:50 AM	#12
Acorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Winnsboro Texas Posts: 367	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion Did you have trouble gettin the horn to work? I have a wheel like that and I never could get the horn to work... __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten.

10-03-2014, 10:28 AM	#13
4oldcars Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: On The Beach, S C Posts: 613	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion I'm currently putting in a 61 Impala wheel and having horn problems. Anyone good with horn hook ups? __________________ 4oldcars Driving: 1971 Jimmy w/68 Chev front clip, 1953 Bel Air 2 dr hdtp, 1996 Roadmaster wagon, 2000 Eldorado The ones I let go: 1931 2 dr sedan, 1935 pick up, 1938 2 dr sedan, 1962 SS 454, 1963 409 wagon, 1970 short bed, 1972 short bed, 1972 sub, 1976 short bed, 1986 long bed, 03 short bed

10-03-2014, 11:09 AM	#14
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,107	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion Great choice of wheel for your truck. I love your truck and the attached pic is my Computer Wallpaper. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

10-03-2014, 11:35 AM	#15
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,691	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion Perfect wheel for a perfect truck! __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823



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10-03-2014, 12:41 PM	#17
csfields Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Elizabethtown, Kentucky Posts: 322	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion I bought a new column and restored a 67-68 steering wheel in my 71 Chevy truck fits fine. Just wish I could find a nicer CST horn button to finish it off. Attached Images __________________ Thanks, Casey 71 Chevy C-10 SWB 350/400 PS, PB The Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584045 The Brake Upgrade http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=695699

10-03-2014, 11:31 PM	#18
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion Thanks guys! The horn works just as it should. no issues.

10-04-2014, 12:28 AM	#19
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,945	Re: Steering wheel question/suggestion That looks great! Here's a good deal if anyone is looking for a 69 Camaro wheel. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NOS-1969-Cam...item35c64fd14c

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