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Billy G · 07-21-2003, 10:50 AM

Are there any 'tricks' to putting a '77 steering wheel on a '70?

The stock steering wheel is too big for the 'gravitationally challanged' individuals...*ME* @ 17.5". The '77 is 16"...not much help but with this one...if I cough...I wont send the truck in the ditch..hahah.

I'm assuming the column shafts are the same size and taper.

I'd really like some advice and/or comments on this...and as always ...any and all are greatly appreciated.

Billy G

**CPNE** · 07-21-2003, 11:01 AM

It's a direct bolt on, shaft diameter and sline count is the same

Longhorn Man · 07-21-2003, 07:12 PM

You'd be even better off getting one off of a later truck or blazer. I think they may be 15 inch, and they are padded, adn IMO, look much better than the '77 wheel.

Huck · 07-21-2003, 09:04 PM

Can you spell "tilt"? If you go with a later model wheel up to around 95, they are not air bagged and come in a lot of different configs---2,3,4 spoke wheels. Think it through as some have lower spokes that block your lower gauges. I went to a tilt column out of a Van and a steering wheel out of a Corvette. Works out with my challenged horizontal verses vertical measurements (----)Huck

*racedvl* · 07-21-2003, 10:59 PM

I love my wheel, just needs a little modifaction with the turn signal cancel cam.

busterwivell · 07-21-2003, 11:35 PM

Racedvl has the same one I do, I love it!

jjk3 · 07-22-2003, 12:16 AM

Billy G--Hows the engine in the GMC doing? Did you get the pics I sent you?

racedvl--What's the story with Yoda?

Billy G · 07-22-2003, 05:29 PM

hiyaz JJK....engine is running better...im STILL having 'idle' problems....can NOT seem to get this carb to idle down. Once I get that...I can get a better mixture...ect. Other than that...running GREAT! Jason liked that pic with the carbs...lol...said ...I want that!...I said.....GET A JOB!!!!
so much for THAT...hahahah

Billy G

*Slams_58* · 07-22-2003, 05:49 PM

I put a Grant GT in mine. DAMN forgot to switch screens!!!

jjk3 · 07-22-2003, 11:16 PM

Billy G--What are you ideling at? I'm sure you've already adjusted the idle screw on the upper side of the carb. Is all you linkage moving freely? Is the choke plate wide open? Just some simple stuff I usually overlook. Let me know if you need anymore pics.

I've got the same steering wheel as dubie does. I want another one that's larger, but I'm 6'4" and I don't think it will work out too well. I don't have power steering either, but at least I'm building muscles this way.

07-21-2003, 10:50 AM	#1
Billy G Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dayton, Tx (in Old River) Posts: 286	Steering wheel swap Are there any 'tricks' to putting a '77 steering wheel on a '70? The stock steering wheel is too big for the 'gravitationally challanged' individuals...ME @ 17.5". The '77 is 16"...not much help but with this one...if I cough...I wont send the truck in the ditch..hahah. I'm assuming the column shafts are the same size and taper. I'd really like some advice and/or comments on this...and as always ...any and all are greatly appreciated. Billy G __________________ My FAMOUS LAST WORDS...."Ima Gonna!!" - 1970 GMC 1500 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - "The GEM" - 1976 Chev Scotsdale swb/step 350/350 - "The JEWEL" - 1982 Chev C-10 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - - 2001 Chev Silverado LT -

07-21-2003, 11:01 AM	#2
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	It's a direct bolt on, shaft diameter and sline count is the same __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

07-21-2003, 10:59 PM	#5
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I love my wheel, just needs a little modifaction with the turn signal cancel cam. Attached Images

07-21-2003, 11:35 PM	#6
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	Racedvl has the same one I do, I love it! __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

07-22-2003, 12:16 AM	#7
jjk3 It's just a check engine lamp. Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 311	Billy G--Hows the engine in the GMC doing? Did you get the pics I sent you? racedvl--What's the story with Yoda? __________________ Active Inliner---bigchevy66 68 SWB Stepside 250 L6/3 on the floor/ Hedman headers, HEI, MSD 6A box, K&N filter, Offy intake and Edelbrock 600cfm 4 barrel Soon to have: WC T-5 five speed 66 SWB Stepside-undergoing restoration

07-21-2003, 07:12 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	You'd be even better off getting one off of a later truck or blazer. I think they may be 15 inch, and they are padded, adn IMO, look much better than the '77 wheel.

07-21-2003, 09:04 PM	#4
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Can you spell "tilt"? If you go with a later model wheel up to around 95, they are not air bagged and come in a lot of different configs---2,3,4 spoke wheels. Think it through as some have lower spokes that block your lower gauges. I went to a tilt column out of a Van and a steering wheel out of a Corvette. Works out with my challenged horizontal verses vertical measurements (----)Huck

07-22-2003, 05:29 PM	#8
Billy G Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Dayton, Tx (in Old River) Posts: 286	hiyaz JJK....engine is running better...im STILL having 'idle' problems....can NOT seem to get this carb to idle down. Once I get that...I can get a better mixture...ect. Other than that...running GREAT! Jason liked that pic with the carbs...lol...said ...I want that!...I said.....GET A JOB!!!! so much for THAT...hahahah Billy G __________________ My FAMOUS LAST WORDS...."Ima Gonna!!" - 1970 GMC 1500 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - "The GEM" - 1976 Chev Scotsdale swb/step 350/350 - "The JEWEL" - 1982 Chev C-10 swb/step 250 I-6 3 spd - - 2001 Chev Silverado LT -

07-22-2003, 05:49 PM	#9
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	I put a Grant GT in mine. DAMN forgot to switch screens!!! Attached Images

07-22-2003, 11:16 PM	#10
jjk3 It's just a check engine lamp. Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 311	Billy G--What are you ideling at? I'm sure you've already adjusted the idle screw on the upper side of the carb. Is all you linkage moving freely? Is the choke plate wide open? Just some simple stuff I usually overlook. Let me know if you need anymore pics. I've got the same steering wheel as dubie does. I want another one that's larger, but I'm 6'4" and I don't think it will work out too well. I don't have power steering either, but at least I'm building muscles this way. __________________ Active Inliner---bigchevy66 68 SWB Stepside 250 L6/3 on the floor/ Hedman headers, HEI, MSD 6A box, K&N filter, Offy intake and Edelbrock 600cfm 4 barrel Soon to have: WC T-5 five speed 66 SWB Stepside-undergoing restoration



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