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Pont406 · 09-21-2008, 12:01 PM

I found this old wheel in a trunk of a 64 buick at the local junk yard. I paid $8 for it. I know I will need a mounting kit. Original steering wheel has some cracks. Is this a period correct wheel for a 69 c10? Does anyone running same type of wheel?

ChevLoRay · 09-21-2008, 12:03 PM

My '67 Firebird had one like it, that had chrome spokes on it, when I got it in '78. So,I'm definately of the opinion that it is period-correct. Get a Grant adapter and you'll be good-to-go.

huero · 09-21-2008, 12:03 PM

Looks like a aftermarket steering wheel maybe a Grant steering wheel.

**Palf70Step** · 09-21-2008, 01:27 PM

I got one like it, not sure if I am going to use it in this truc or stay with the 88-94 models truck wheel.

**Stocker** · 09-21-2008, 01:31 PM

I'd say it's about right, I can remember wheels like that from that era. In fact, I'm still using a similar design in my '72. Bought it from Dick Cepek waaaay back -- mine has black foam instead of wood, and chrome spokes that starting getting cruddy so I painted 'em black hammered. IMO, it's a much better size and more comfortable than stock.

**leddzepp** · 09-21-2008, 02:33 PM

If you plan on selling your original wheel, I might be interested. I need a blue one, and you are somewhat local to me. Thanks!

**special-K** · 09-21-2008, 10:04 PM

I never heard of Grant back then.It was Superior and a couple other companies.That is a period piece.I have one,too.It`s just about the same,if not the same.

Pont406 · 09-21-2008, 10:10 PM

it's a Superior wheel. I looked at summit and they have an installation kit for it. How do you mount a horn button on this wheel?

**Boog** · 09-21-2008, 10:27 PM

I had a Grant one just like it in 72. Real nice wheel. You will need the horn kit also. It's a chrome center cap that clips down over the horn contact plate.
I also had the chrome spoke wheel with the thick black foam rim in my dune buggy in 69. They were both good wheels.

**Stocker** · 09-21-2008, 10:30 PM

The kit comes with instructions. IIRC, there is a ring for the horn button to snap onto, a coil spring to keep it off the steering wheel until you press it, and a plastic ring with a small wire spring circling it... not sure, but I think that's about it. The stock horn wire goes through the fourth hole in the steering wheel and snaps onto the end of the wire spring.

Edit: It mounts with three bolts. You'll also need the correct bolts and a mounting base. And a steering wheel puller...

09-21-2008, 12:01 PM	#1
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	is this a period correct steering wheel? I found this old wheel in a trunk of a 64 buick at the local junk yard. I paid $8 for it. I know I will need a mounting kit. Original steering wheel has some cracks. Is this a period correct wheel for a 69 c10? Does anyone running same type of wheel? Attached Images

09-21-2008, 12:03 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: is this a period correct steering wheel? My '67 Firebird had one like it, that had chrome spokes on it, when I got it in '78. So,I'm definately of the opinion that it is period-correct. Get a Grant adapter and you'll be good-to-go. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

09-21-2008, 12:03 PM	#3
huero 1969 Short, Fleet, and Beat Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Beach, Ca. Posts: 867	Re: is this a period correct steering wheel? Looks like a aftermarket steering wheel maybe a Grant steering wheel.

09-21-2008, 01:27 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,819	Re: is this a period correct steering wheel? I got one like it, not sure if I am going to use it in this truc or stay with the 88-94 models truck wheel. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-21-2008, 01:31 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,594	Re: is this a period correct steering wheel? I'd say it's about right, I can remember wheels like that from that era. In fact, I'm still using a similar design in my '72. Bought it from Dick Cepek waaaay back -- mine has black foam instead of wood, and chrome spokes that starting getting cruddy so I painted 'em black hammered. IMO, it's a much better size and more comfortable than stock. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

09-21-2008, 02:33 PM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 19,996	Re: is this a period correct steering wheel? If you plan on selling your original wheel, I might be interested. I need a blue one, and you are somewhat local to me. Thanks!

09-21-2008, 10:04 PM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: is this a period correct steering wheel? I never heard of Grant back then.It was Superior and a couple other companies.That is a period piece.I have one,too.It`s just about the same,if not the same. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-21-2008, 10:10 PM	#8
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: is this a period correct steering wheel? it's a Superior wheel. I looked at summit and they have an installation kit for it. How do you mount a horn button on this wheel?

09-21-2008, 10:27 PM	#9
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,140	Re: is this a period correct steering wheel? I had a Grant one just like it in 72. Real nice wheel. You will need the horn kit also. It's a chrome center cap that clips down over the horn contact plate. I also had the chrome spoke wheel with the thick black foam rim in my dune buggy in 69. They were both good wheels. __________________ 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

09-21-2008, 10:30 PM	#10
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,594	Re: is this a period correct steering wheel? The kit comes with instructions. IIRC, there is a ring for the horn button to snap onto, a coil spring to keep it off the steering wheel until you press it, and a plastic ring with a small wire spring circling it... not sure, but I think that's about it. The stock horn wire goes through the fourth hole in the steering wheel and snaps onto the end of the wire spring. Edit: It mounts with three bolts. You'll also need the correct bolts and a mounting base. And a steering wheel puller... __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay Last edited by Stocker; 09-21-2008 at 10:31 PM.



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