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greasemonkey · 10-17-2002, 10:06 PM

Just wondering what you guys have, mine is shot, I have to pull it anyway so I might as well put a new one on while I am at it. Pros/cons on various brands? I know some people hate Grant, etc. And what is the smallest diameter I should have with manual steering? I don't intend to put power steering or power brakes in, I like my manual drums just fine.

Brad · 10-17-2002, 10:54 PM

I wouldn't go any smaller if you aren't going with ps. BTW, I highly recommend ps!

*racedvl* · 10-17-2002, 11:19 PM

I like it!!

Dutch · 10-18-2002, 09:47 AM

I put a late model (88-95) four spoke in my 72. Like the look and feel, but I have ps..... I wouldn't think it'd be too bad witht the manual steering, tho. Bolts right in and with a Hutch approved wiring harness, the horn works too (thanks, Hutch!).......

kpf · 10-18-2002, 10:03 AM

I just got a catalog from paddock the other day and I was looking at their reproduction steering wheels but couldn't see mine. I've got a 71 GMC 2500 custom. How many different whells were available? pictures?

Knoxville71shortbed · 10-18-2002, 10:30 AM

I put a Grant in my truck. I will admit that the installation kit and instructions left something to be desired. But I only had to make a minor adjustment to the horn contact plunger, to get it to work. I haven't had any problem with the horn working. I also don't have power steering, and will not be installing it. I was a little worried about steering wheel diameter, but have found that the 15" diameter that I went with, isn't any more difficult to steer than the 17" original was. Actually, the thicker Grant wheel feels much better than the thin original. I thought about going with a GM wheel from an '80s truck or '70s car, but had trouble finding a good one for a reasonable price. Most of them were starting to show age cracks in the covering. I only paid around $115 for the Grant, including install kit and tax. Anyway, if you stick with a 15" wheel, you should be OK. Good luck!

Longhorn Man · 10-18-2002, 11:40 AM

That's the wheel I want...except I want the wooden rimmed one.

kpf · 10-18-2002, 11:59 AM

longhorn,
paddock has that same wheel but wodden for a pretty reasonable price, I think right around $100

bouncytruck · 10-18-2002, 12:08 PM

Who is Paddock and to they have a web site?

kpf · 10-18-2002, 12:22 PM

www.paddockparts.com

greasemonkey · 10-18-2002, 04:06 PM

Hey longhorn, do you mean this one?

That's the one I was looking at too, it is $89.50 from Summit.

10-17-2002, 10:06 PM	#1
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Another steering wheel question. Just wondering what you guys have, mine is shot, I have to pull it anyway so I might as well put a new one on while I am at it. Pros/cons on various brands? I know some people hate Grant, etc. And what is the smallest diameter I should have with manual steering? I don't intend to put power steering or power brakes in, I like my manual drums just fine. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500

10-17-2002, 10:54 PM	#2
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,673	I wouldn't go any smaller if you aren't going with ps. BTW, I highly recommend ps! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-17-2002, 11:19 PM	#3
racedvl Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Woodstock, IL Posts: 7,020	I like it!! Attached Images

10-18-2002, 09:47 AM	#4
Dutch Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Leipsic, OH Posts: 81	I put a late model (88-95) four spoke in my 72. Like the look and feel, but I have ps..... I wouldn't think it'd be too bad witht the manual steering, tho. Bolts right in and with a Hutch approved wiring harness, the horn works too (thanks, Hutch!)....... __________________ Dutch 1972 Super Cheyenne K20 1976 MGB 1950 Harley FL 1997 Arctic Cat ZR580 "Maybe if I had a couple less hobbies, I'd have time to enjoy one!"

10-18-2002, 10:30 AM	#6
Knoxville71shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Knoxville, TN, USA Posts: 56	I put a Grant in my truck. I will admit that the installation kit and instructions left something to be desired. But I only had to make a minor adjustment to the horn contact plunger, to get it to work. I haven't had any problem with the horn working. I also don't have power steering, and will not be installing it. I was a little worried about steering wheel diameter, but have found that the 15" diameter that I went with, isn't any more difficult to steer than the 17" original was. Actually, the thicker Grant wheel feels much better than the thin original. I thought about going with a GM wheel from an '80s truck or '70s car, but had trouble finding a good one for a reasonable price. Most of them were starting to show age cracks in the covering. I only paid around $115 for the Grant, including install kit and tax. Anyway, if you stick with a 15" wheel, you should be OK. Good luck! Attached Images

10-18-2002, 10:03 AM	#5
kpf Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Camas, Wa Posts: 58	I just got a catalog from paddock the other day and I was looking at their reproduction steering wheels but couldn't see mine. I've got a 71 GMC 2500 custom. How many different whells were available? pictures?

10-18-2002, 11:40 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	That's the wheel I want...except I want the wooden rimmed one.

10-18-2002, 11:59 AM	#8
kpf Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Camas, Wa Posts: 58	longhorn, paddock has that same wheel but wodden for a pretty reasonable price, I think right around $100 __________________ 71 c-10 6cyl 68 Camaro (wifes) 65 dodge town wagon (wanna buy it?) 97 crew cab f350 psd

10-18-2002, 12:08 PM	#9
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Who is Paddock and to they have a web site? __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-18-2002, 12:22 PM	#10
kpf Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Camas, Wa Posts: 58	www.paddockparts.com __________________ 71 c-10 6cyl 68 Camaro (wifes) 65 dodge town wagon (wanna buy it?) 97 crew cab f350 psd

10-18-2002, 04:06 PM	#11
greasemonkey Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 2,155	Hey longhorn, do you mean this one? That's the one I was looking at too, it is $89.50 from Summit. __________________ 1942 Master Deluxe 1969 C/10 1985 Blazer CUCV 1987 Jimmy 2004 Tahoe 2005 Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 3500



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