installing a corvette steering wheel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

forzav12 · 11-04-2006, 09:38 PM

Hello All,
New to the board. I've got a 69 GMC(396,22k) and I'd like to install a '69 Vette wood wheel. When I tried to use the vette hub, it was binding and the turn sigs wouldn't cancel. What hub do I need in order to use this wheel? Thanks.
(I tried the search but didn't have any luck)

z10kl · 11-04-2006, 10:17 PM

All I know is I put one on my 72 and used the same hub as a 69 Camaro uses.

HeavyD · 11-04-2006, 11:28 PM

I was told to use a 67-68 camaro hub as they are a little smaller than the later ones and should match the truck steering column diameter a little better. Z10kl does your hub seem a little larger in diameter than the steering column??

Bob Moore · 11-05-2006, 12:14 AM

I believe the newer hub is just a little larger in diameter - maybe 1/4th inch at most. It is hardly noticeable when installed. It is also not quite as tall as the early hub. I know some of those early wood wheels are dished quite abit. That combined with the taller early hub could crowd the wheel closer than stock.

I bought a reproduction early hub and had some difficulty getting it close to the collar. It did not fit nearly as close as the newer hub. I have not played with it yet to make it fit better.

Describe your problem a little more in detail.

forzav12 · 11-05-2006, 01:44 AM

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Describe your problem a little more in detail.[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the reply. I tried to use the Corvette hub with the Corvette wheel on my truck. It went on OK, but when I tightened up the nut, it began to bind. The wheel would turn(with a little effort and you could feel it rubbing), but it wouldn't return to center due to binding and the signals wouldn't cancel.

ghackett1 · 11-05-2006, 04:51 AM

I put a wood wheel on mine using the kit that comes with the wheel and it works fine. My problem is I can't get the horn to work!

watahyahknow · 11-05-2006, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghackett1

I put a wood wheel on mine using the kit that comes with the wheel and it works fine. My problem is I can't get the horn to work!

the slidercontact must be off on youre hub or the spring is stuck on the little brush in the hub .
have you tried pushing the steeringwheel down while pressing the hornbutton if it does work then you need to tighten the hub up a little more

Bob Moore · 11-05-2006, 10:30 AM

12 - Sounds like the hub goes on too far. Pull the hub and see if you can see where it is rubbing. What horn contact/cancel cam are you using? Should be the one for your column. What column - tilt or non?

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-05-2006, 10:51 AM

I think that's what is on GQ according to the PO

forzav12 · 11-05-2006, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Moore

12 - Sounds like the hub goes on too far. Pull the hub and see if you can see where it is rubbing. What horn contact/cancel cam are you using? Should be the one for your column. What column - tilt or non?

I'm using the stock(truck) contact/cancel with a non tilt column. I think it does either gone on too far or the inner diameter of the hub is a bit small for the column. You guys have given me an idea though. I've got an extra hub for my 72 GS455 with sport wheel. Maybe I'll give this hub a shot with the 'Vette wheel.

powell72 · 11-05-2006, 08:36 PM

I ended up using my truck contact ring instead of the Camaro one because the truck one was tapered to seat the upper column bearing.

Bob Moore · 11-05-2006, 11:15 PM

12 - Any better luck with the different hub?

11-04-2006, 09:38 PM	#1
forzav12 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: the oc, cali Posts: 11	installing a corvette steering wheel? Hello All, New to the board. I've got a 69 GMC(396,22k) and I'd like to install a '69 Vette wood wheel. When I tried to use the vette hub, it was binding and the turn sigs wouldn't cancel. What hub do I need in order to use this wheel? Thanks. (I tried the search but didn't have any luck)

11-04-2006, 10:17 PM	#2
z10kl Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: denver nc Posts: 97	Re: installing a corvette steering wheel? All I know is I put one on my 72 and used the same hub as a 69 Camaro uses. __________________ 70 CST Bunch of old Camaros

11-04-2006, 11:28 PM	#3
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: installing a corvette steering wheel? I was told to use a 67-68 camaro hub as they are a little smaller than the later ones and should match the truck steering column diameter a little better. Z10kl does your hub seem a little larger in diameter than the steering column?? __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

11-05-2006, 12:14 AM	#4
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: installing a corvette steering wheel? I believe the newer hub is just a little larger in diameter - maybe 1/4th inch at most. It is hardly noticeable when installed. It is also not quite as tall as the early hub. I know some of those early wood wheels are dished quite abit. That combined with the taller early hub could crowd the wheel closer than stock. I bought a reproduction early hub and had some difficulty getting it close to the collar. It did not fit nearly as close as the newer hub. I have not played with it yet to make it fit better. Describe your problem a little more in detail. __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

11-05-2006, 01:44 AM	#5
forzav12 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: the oc, cali Posts: 11	Re: installing a corvette steering wheel? [QUOTE=. Describe your problem a little more in detail.[/QUOTE] Thanks for the reply. I tried to use the Corvette hub with the Corvette wheel on my truck. It went on OK, but when I tightened up the nut, it began to bind. The wheel would turn(with a little effort and you could feel it rubbing), but it wouldn't return to center due to binding and the signals wouldn't cancel. __________________ 69 GMC, 396,ac 22k and a hanger full of muscle and sports cars.

11-05-2006, 04:51 AM	#6
ghackett1 68 C10 Longbed Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 518	Re: installing a corvette steering wheel? I put a wood wheel on mine using the kit that comes with the wheel and it works fine. My problem is I can't get the horn to work!

11-05-2006, 10:30 AM	#8
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: installing a corvette steering wheel? 12 - Sounds like the hub goes on too far. Pull the hub and see if you can see where it is rubbing. What horn contact/cancel cam are you using? Should be the one for your column. What column - tilt or non? __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

11-05-2006, 10:51 AM	#9
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,484	Re: installing a corvette steering wheel? I think that's what is on GQ according to the PO __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-05-2006, 08:36 PM	#11
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	Re: installing a corvette steering wheel? I ended up using my truck contact ring instead of the Camaro one because the truck one was tapered to seat the upper column bearing. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

11-05-2006, 11:15 PM	#12
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Re: installing a corvette steering wheel? 12 - Any better luck with the different hub? __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow



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