Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

tdp67 · 06-17-2011, 05:50 PM

It's on my new 70 but it's huge after driving my 67 with the Lecara wheel. No tilt but even if it had tilt, it's so big it wouldn't go down far. I had forgot how big they were.

cdowns · 06-17-2011, 05:53 PM

i was born any raised with big steering wheels and prefer the feel of them

Sicklajoie · 06-17-2011, 06:02 PM

I love my big stock wheel.

toms68cst · 06-17-2011, 06:03 PM

It feels like you are drive a REAL truck with a stock wheel!

**slomotion** · 06-17-2011, 06:05 PM

Power steering wasn't as prevelant back then as it is today, and a larger diameter wheel made it just a little easier to turn.

fastwillie 696969 · 06-17-2011, 06:08 PM

wood i got wood

scrapmetalart · 06-17-2011, 06:28 PM

W no power steering you need that big wheel.
My 67 is stock & I love that wheel!

Steve Hafner · 06-17-2011, 06:34 PM

My stock wheel has been there for the entire restoration and it will stay there - It helps with the power steering to make an easy, "light touch" - especially when parking.

Beat68CST · 06-17-2011, 06:41 PM

They're just all around classy (;

VA72C10 · 06-17-2011, 06:48 PM

I'm with the stock wheel guys

Although on a custom I really like a wheel that compliments the wheels or other components....

dcasalena · 06-17-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tdp67

It's on my new 70 but it's huge after driving my 67 with the Lecara wheel. No tilt but even if it had tilt, it's so big it wouldn't go down far. I had forgot how big they were.

PM me if you want to get rid of the stock wheel. I'd like a big one for my '72

Zoomin · 06-17-2011, 08:48 PM

I like the stock wheel best too. If I couldn't have that, a wood Corvette wheel would be nice too.
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Mayo · 06-17-2011, 08:52 PM

Stock wheels are the best, but I like the 67-68 wheel better than the later ones. The corvette wheels are nice, and so are the aftermarket that LMC sells that look similar to them.

crazy-101 · 06-17-2011, 08:57 PM

67-68 is the best. Not to sure on the later ones. And the big wheels are the way to go

67_C-30 · 06-17-2011, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mayo

Stock wheels are the best, but I like the 67-68 wheel better than the later ones.

Agreed! I love the 67-68 wheel.

**MusicMan70** · 06-17-2011, 08:58 PM

Well, this is what came on mine so I switched it out for another GMC. I have power steering so I went with a smaller diameter (1").

ChevLoRay · 06-17-2011, 09:16 PM

I have a stock wheel, but it didn't come stock on my Chevy. It did come on a Chevy, but I think it was an 81 or 82. Freebies are always good.

ZombieWeinerDog · 06-17-2011, 09:49 PM

ugly! thats what they are. im ready to take your hateful words!

68Stepbed · 06-17-2011, 09:49 PM

I never minded how big the big wheels were as much as the very thin grip. I'll admit, though, I like the 67-68 wheels. I thought about having my original wheel restored and put back on my 68, but it's just too big(it rubs my belly).

I personally like the feel of a thick leather grip like on my LeCarra.

CG · 06-17-2011, 09:54 PM

My truck has a later model stock wheel on it which I don't care for. I like the size, just not the style.

I wish someone would make a smaller diameter stock wheel.

**LEEVON** · 06-17-2011, 09:55 PM

I just don't get the fascination with tossing a perfectly good stock wheel for something completely out of place. It just wrecks the look of a stock interior. It's poor taste, and I've been guilty in the past but now I've seen the light!

into69z · 06-17-2011, 10:19 PM

nice job!............I need a dark blue wheel..............

octain · 06-17-2011, 10:43 PM

I think it depends on the resto or the intended resto. If ya do a resto mod with much aftermarket then an aftermarket wheel might work. Might not be so out of place.
BUt anything close to an original, go with a factory wheel.

**LockDoc** · 06-17-2011, 10:49 PM

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I prefer the thinner '67-'68 wheel myself, but I just use whatever is stock for the year I'm working on.

LockDoc

HeavyD · 06-17-2011, 10:51 PM

I don't like the bus sized wheel anymore. Corvette/camaro 3 spoke wheel does it for me now

06-17-2011, 05:50 PM	#1
tdp67 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 325	Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? It's on my new 70 but it's huge after driving my 67 with the Lecara wheel. No tilt but even if it had tilt, it's so big it wouldn't go down far. I had forgot how big they were.

06-17-2011, 05:53 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? i was born any raised with big steering wheels and prefer the feel of them __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-17-2011, 06:02 PM	#3
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,500	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? I love my big stock wheel. __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

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toms68cst Registered User Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 4,297	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? It feels like you are drive a REAL truck with a stock wheel! __________________ Unrestored 68 C-10 CST. Original 327. 4-Speed CH465. 50k or so miles. TREASURER, Drum Brake Club.

06-17-2011, 06:05 PM	#5
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,822	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? Power steering wasn't as prevelant back then as it is today, and a larger diameter wheel made it just a little easier to turn. __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

06-17-2011, 06:08 PM	#6
fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? wood i got wood __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

06-17-2011, 06:28 PM	#7
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? W no power steering you need that big wheel. My 67 is stock & I love that wheel! __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram

06-17-2011, 06:34 PM	#8
Steve Hafner Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northport, Alabama Posts: 1,353	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? My stock wheel has been there for the entire restoration and it will stay there - It helps with the power steering to make an easy, "light touch" - especially when parking. Attached Images __________________ . . . . Life is short . . . we only have, right now. . . . . My 70 C-10's BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475526

06-17-2011, 06:41 PM	#9
Beat68CST Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 470	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? They're just all around classy (;

06-17-2011, 06:48 PM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? I'm with the stock wheel guys Although on a custom I really like a wheel that compliments the wheels or other components.... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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Zoomin Man of Mini-Talents Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 4,295	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? I like the stock wheel best too. If I couldn't have that, a wood Corvette wheel would be nice too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Steve Project - Ruth 66 Skylark Project - Lola 60 Biscayne Project - Iron Ox 54 GMC 100 Project - Darth 69 Camaro

06-17-2011, 08:52 PM	#13
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? Stock wheels are the best, but I like the 67-68 wheel better than the later ones. The corvette wheels are nice, and so are the aftermarket that LMC sells that look similar to them. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

06-17-2011, 08:57 PM	#14
crazy-101 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lanark IL Posts: 66	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? 67-68 is the best. Not to sure on the later ones. And the big wheels are the way to go __________________ '68 Chevy C-10 50th '69 Chevy K-20 Long Stepper '95 Chevy K1500

06-17-2011, 08:58 PM	#16
MusicMan70 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 1,842	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? Well, this is what came on mine so I switched it out for another GMC. I have power steering so I went with a smaller diameter (1"). Attached Images __________________ MusicMan70 1961 GMC Suburban

06-17-2011, 09:16 PM	#17
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? I have a stock wheel, but it didn't come stock on my Chevy. It did come on a Chevy, but I think it was an 81 or 82. Freebies are always good. __________________ 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.



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06-17-2011, 09:49 PM	#18
ZombieWeinerDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 446	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? ugly! thats what they are. im ready to take your hateful words! __________________ 1972 longbed- 454 1967 shortbed- 355

06-17-2011, 09:49 PM	#19
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? I never minded how big the big wheels were as much as the very thin grip. I'll admit, though, I like the 67-68 wheels. I thought about having my original wheel restored and put back on my 68, but it's just too big(it rubs my belly). I personally like the feel of a thick leather grip like on my LeCarra. __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

06-17-2011, 09:54 PM	#20
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? My truck has a later model stock wheel on it which I don't care for. I like the size, just not the style. I wish someone would make a smaller diameter stock wheel. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

06-17-2011, 09:55 PM	#21
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,893	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? I just don't get the fascination with tossing a perfectly good stock wheel for something completely out of place. It just wrecks the look of a stock interior. It's poor taste, and I've been guilty in the past but now I've seen the light! __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids Last edited by LEEVON; 06-17-2011 at 09:56 PM.

06-17-2011, 10:19 PM	#22
into69z "brand new second-hand" Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White House, Tennessee Posts: 526	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? nice job!............I need a dark blue wheel.............. __________________ Steve 69 3/4t custom camper tilt,am/fm,speed warning,air gauge,buddy buckets,aux battery, big block,p/s,p/b,a/c 67 Camaro 96 Impala ss-sold 04 hybrid Honda-saving gas for the blue truck!:b69:

06-17-2011, 10:43 PM	#23
octain Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: North Ga Posts: 46	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? I think it depends on the resto or the intended resto. If ya do a resto mod with much aftermarket then an aftermarket wheel might work. Might not be so out of place. BUt anything close to an original, go with a factory wheel. __________________ 72 C-10 04 HD Fatboy 82 Suzuki GS850 Cafe 78 GS1000 Skunk

06-17-2011, 10:49 PM	#24
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,818	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? - I prefer the thinner '67-'68 wheel myself, but I just use whatever is stock for the year I'm working on. LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

06-17-2011, 10:51 PM	#25
HeavyD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wakaw, Sask, Canada Posts: 3,180	Re: Does anyone actually keep or like the stock steering wheel? I don't like the bus sized wheel anymore. Corvette/camaro 3 spoke wheel does it for me now __________________ "You can take the man out of PA, but you can't take PA out of the man"

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