Is This Too Much to Spend on a Steering Wheel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Rack Man · 07-21-2009, 12:11 AM

I was trying to find a mint 3-spoke wood steering wheel for my truck when I came across this.....I'm thinking about pulling the trigger....Someone stop me!....JK..LOL

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-CH...5%3A1%7C39%3A1

I guess its not even the $5k that has me in shock....its the gall to ask the buyer to pay an additional $22 for shipping!....aargh!

jackyl9999 · 07-21-2009, 12:27 AM

To answer your question. YES that is insane!!!

I would be afraid to touch it!!!

But if you have the money, and you really want it, I guess its your money. But I would ask for free shipping.

67ChevyRedneck · 07-21-2009, 12:49 AM

He forgot the pics of the car that comes with it is all...

jojo · 07-21-2009, 12:54 AM

I couldn't tell by the ebay ad it's kind of unclear... is that thing NOS, IN THE BOX?!

Sinister · 07-21-2009, 01:14 AM

You could buy a pretty nice truck for the price of that.

blaserman · 07-21-2009, 01:15 AM

I have several 9mm hand guns which one do you want me to pull the trigger on. No that price is a joke, I know I would never touch it.

johnechi · 07-21-2009, 02:39 AM

Laughable! And its plastic??? Oh, but it's an NOS plastic, fake-wood wheel.......rriiiight....

Longhorn Man · 07-21-2009, 05:39 AM

this is why a lot of us play with trucks instead of camaros and chevelles.
Hell, you could almost get a NOS TRUCK for that. (I know... but it sounded good though)

**special-K** · 07-21-2009, 05:53 AM

It`s worth about 1/4 of that.They go for $500-$800 in excellent condition.Even a high dollar car isn`t worthy of a $5,000 steering wheel.It`s aluminum and wood.There`s nothing to restoring either one.So,I don`t see it having such a value as this seller wants.I want $5,000 for all my steering wheels too.

chuckmc8 · 07-21-2009, 06:08 AM

It sez or best offer. So I offered $200.....

**bigsnookmaster** · 07-21-2009, 06:38 AM

He loaded the pipe real heavy before he posted that one!

Byronic · 07-21-2009, 07:26 AM

I bought a $5000.00 steering wheel and it came with a 66 panel truck.

arm51 · 07-21-2009, 07:35 AM

dont do it, sharp wheel but its plastic you would be getting ripped off instead restore yours yourself heres a good thread
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=340417

1956cameo · 07-21-2009, 09:52 AM

He says; "If you buy it now I will pick it up and ship it really fast!" I bet he will. He wouldn't want to give you time to back out of this ridicoulous deal.

On my cuda challenger forum they linked it up to a guy that wanted $15,000 dollars for a set of 71 cuda doors. In reality they were propably worth about $600.

These guys watch Barrett Jackson and think that all cars and parts sell for these ridicoulous prices.

prostreetC-10 · 07-21-2009, 10:06 AM

Might be a bit much but remember Camaros is a big boy's sport!

STOCKISH · 07-21-2009, 11:17 AM

That guys smokin' crack. This NOS stuff is getting out of hand. I totally understand the worth of some of these parts. I bought NOS fenders for my 72 a while ago and believe me, they werent cheap. But $5000 for a steering wheel, you've got to be kidding me. I hope he drops it while re-boxing it and cant sell it after it breaks.

Skirkpat · 07-21-2009, 12:30 PM

HeeeHeeeHeee...I can buy one, just as nice for 200.00 (been sitting on the service station shelf up the street for 25 years), I won't because it is not what came on a pick-up, It's deeper than a P/U....But if it is worth even 10% of that, well I just might have to pick it up.

This is the same guy who had a 1969 4 speed 427 convertible Corvette that sat in front uncovered for the last 20 years with the top down...he just sold it for 5,000.00, WAY too rusty for anything but parts in my "not-so-expert" opinion.

Skirkpat · 07-21-2009, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

It`s worth about 1/4 of that.They go for $500-$800 in excellent condition.Even a high dollar car isn`t worthy of a $5,000 steering wheel.It`s aluminum and wood.There`s nothing to restoring either one.So,I don`t see it having such a value as this seller wants.I want $5,000 for all my steering wheels too.

K, I think they were plastic, not even real rosewood. The one up the street (Corvette) is plastic.

big_al_71 · 07-21-2009, 01:01 PM

You have got to be kidding,,,,,,does it come with a set of diamond rings? Does it come with Mr Goodwrench? what is the catch?
Some people have no respect for money...

ZombieWeinerDog · 07-21-2009, 02:40 PM

get an el-comino steering wheel. i have an original, it bolted right on and looks great. it is that exact wheel but with a black trim that looks much better

BAGNDRAGIT · 07-21-2009, 02:46 PM

WOW, thats all i can say...this is getting out of hand....you can buy a real wood wheel for far less than that, WITH A WARRANTY!!

that guy needs to lay off the rock!!!

turp mcspray · 07-21-2009, 02:57 PM

If you have a $500,000 ZL1 that needs the FINAL piece,buy it! If you want to wrap your greasy fingers around it on your daily driver buy a repop for $300. LOL!

dhaymaker · 07-21-2009, 04:31 PM

Think of it this way...All they gotta' do is occasionally find one guy willing to pay a ridiculous amount for a part and they make a killing! I know parts are often hard to find, but that's crazy!! Hmmmmm, wonder how hard it would be to make a few of those???

Skirkpat · 07-21-2009, 04:53 PM

We should bid it up to a half million dollars...

Jim_PA · 07-21-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

this is why a lot of us play with trucks instead of camaros and chevelles.
Hell, you could almost get a NOS TRUCK for that. (I know... but it sounded good though)

Not only that, but unibody cars and small engine compartments suck to work on. Had camaros for years, and I converted.

07-21-2009, 12:11 AM	#1
Rack Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 770	Is This Too Much to Spend on a Steering Wheel? I was trying to find a mint 3-spoke wood steering wheel for my truck when I came across this.....I'm thinking about pulling the trigger....Someone stop me!....JK..LOL http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-CH...5%3A1%7C39%3A1 I guess its not even the $5k that has me in shock....its the gall to ask the buyer to pay an additional $22 for shipping!....aargh! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=309288 Last edited by Rack Man; 07-21-2009 at 12:32 AM.

07-21-2009, 12:27 AM	#2
jackyl9999 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Paragould, Ar Posts: 571	Re: Is This Too Much to Spend on a Steering Wheel? To answer your question. YES that is insane!!! I would be afraid to touch it!!! But if you have the money, and you really want it, I guess its your money. But I would ask for free shipping. __________________ 1970 Gmc Grande Sierra Swb 2wd LSX (LQ4/4L80e) 1990 K1500 Daily

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blaserman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: glen burnie md Posts: 447	Re: Is This Too Much to Spend on a Steering Wheel? I have several 9mm hand guns which one do you want me to pull the trigger on. No that price is a joke, I know I would never touch it. __________________ This is my best friend

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johnechi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 159	Re: Is This Too Much to Spend on a Steering Wheel? Laughable! And its plastic??? Oh, but it's an NOS plastic, fake-wood wheel.......rriiiight....

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Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Is This Too Much to Spend on a Steering Wheel? this is why a lot of us play with trucks instead of camaros and chevelles. Hell, you could almost get a NOS TRUCK for that. (I know... but it sounded good though)

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Is This Too Much to Spend on a Steering Wheel? It`s worth about 1/4 of that.They go for $500-$800 in excellent condition.Even a high dollar car isn`t worthy of a $5,000 steering wheel.It`s aluminum and wood.There`s nothing to restoring either one.So,I don`t see it having such a value as this seller wants.I want $5,000 for all my steering wheels too. __________________ "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 ~

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arm51 beer me Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: west frankfort illinois Posts: 129	Re: Is This Too Much to Spend on a Steering Wheel? dont do it, sharp wheel but its plastic you would be getting ripped off instead restore yours yourself heres a good thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=340417 __________________ 1969 c10 currently on hold because of a darn f**d 1986 f150 1986 silverado-my dads truck that i'm fixin up ill keep my freedom my guns my money my religion and you can keep your CHANGE-hank williams jr

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1956cameo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Angleton, TX Posts: 2,219	Re: Is This Too Much to Spend on a Steering Wheel? He says; "If you buy it now I will pick it up and ship it really fast!" I bet he will. He wouldn't want to give you time to back out of this ridicoulous deal. On my cuda challenger forum they linked it up to a guy that wanted $15,000 dollars for a set of 71 cuda doors. In reality they were propably worth about $600. These guys watch Barrett Jackson and think that all cars and parts sell for these ridicoulous prices.

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07-21-2009, 11:17 AM	#16
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Is This Too Much to Spend on a Steering Wheel? That guys smokin' crack. This NOS stuff is getting out of hand. I totally understand the worth of some of these parts. I bought NOS fenders for my 72 a while ago and believe me, they werent cheap. But $5000 for a steering wheel, you've got to be kidding me. I hope he drops it while re-boxing it and cant sell it after it breaks. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

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Skirkpat Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: K.C. Missouri Posts: 1,024	Re: Is This Too Much to Spend on a Steering Wheel? HeeeHeeeHeee...I can buy one, just as nice for 200.00 (been sitting on the service station shelf up the street for 25 years), I won't because it is not what came on a pick-up, It's deeper than a P/U....But if it is worth even 10% of that, well I just might have to pick it up. This is the same guy who had a 1969 4 speed 427 convertible Corvette that sat in front uncovered for the last 20 years with the top down...he just sold it for 5,000.00, WAY too rusty for anything but parts in my "not-so-expert" opinion. __________________ 1969 Short Stepside 1969 4 WD Suburban 1970 1 Ton Dually....Misfit oh, and a 2001 HD 2500, 8.1 Allison Shortbed 4 Door

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big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: Is This Too Much to Spend on a Steering Wheel? You have got to be kidding,,,,,,does it come with a set of diamond rings? Does it come with Mr Goodwrench? what is the catch? Some people have no respect for money... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

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ZombieWeinerDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 446	Re: Is This Too Much to Spend on a Steering Wheel? get an el-comino steering wheel. i have an original, it bolted right on and looks great. it is that exact wheel but with a black trim that looks much better __________________ 1972 longbed- 454 1967 shortbed- 355 Last edited by ZombieWeinerDog; 07-21-2009 at 02:42 PM.

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