Which re-pop steering wheel to buy? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Ian71GMC · 09-09-2015, 10:03 AM

I currently have a mid-80's Chevy wheel in my '71 GMC and I absolutely HATE it. It is one of those weird plastic ones that everything sticks to and when it gets damp, it all comes off on your hands. So for my 18th birthday, I'm going to buy myself a new re-pop steering wheel. I know some of you guys would rather me find an old OEM one, and I would love to myself, but they are very scarce (or at least finding a nice one worth my time) in the KCMO area. So my question is, which manufacturer makes the highest quality (or that anyone can tell) new stock steering wheel? I appreciate any help!

original-71 · 09-09-2015, 10:14 AM

whats your interior look like ?

dmartin1 · 09-09-2015, 10:20 AM

if your open to aftermarket styles, i like the gt grant wooden oak style wheel.
the real wood grain one with the aluminum brushed spokes(?)

gives for a real clean look with the wood grain kinda sporty but classy looking at the same time.

as for oem, i see them all the time restored and not on the classifieds on here from board members. seen some real nice ones!

idk about the re-pops however.

Ian71GMC · 09-09-2015, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by original-71

whats your interior look like ?

I have the parchment interior with the sandalwood steering wheel, column, cluster bezel, dash pad, and glove box door, but i know they don't make re-pop sandalwood wheels, so I'm planning on buying a saddle brown for now.

Ian71GMC · 09-09-2015, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by dmartin1

if your open to aftermarket styles, i like the gt grant wooden oak style wheel.
the real wood grain one with the aluminum brushed spokes(?)

gives for a real clean look with the wood grain kinda sporty but classy looking at the same time.

as for oem, i see them all the time restored and not on the classifieds on here from board members. seen some real nice ones!

idk about the re-pops however.

My truck is no-looker, so for now, I'm just trying to go back to stock until i can make her a little prettier. Later down the road though, that may be a possibility. Thanks!

dfwright · 09-09-2015, 12:59 PM

I think we need some pictures of this "no-looker" so we can judge for ourselves...

09-09-2015, 10:03 AM	#1
Ian71GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 49	Which re-pop steering wheel to buy? I currently have a mid-80's Chevy wheel in my '71 GMC and I absolutely HATE it. It is one of those weird plastic ones that everything sticks to and when it gets damp, it all comes off on your hands. So for my 18th birthday, I'm going to buy myself a new re-pop steering wheel. I know some of you guys would rather me find an old OEM one, and I would love to myself, but they are very scarce (or at least finding a nice one worth my time) in the KCMO area. So my question is, which manufacturer makes the highest quality (or that anyone can tell) new stock steering wheel? I appreciate any help! __________________ 1971 GMC C2500 - 350 SB - 700R4 1972 Chevy C10 - 350 SB - TH350

09-09-2015, 10:14 AM	#2
original-71 ///Relaxed Atmosphere Join Date: May 2010 Location: Houston,Tx Posts: 1,266	Re: Which re-pop steering wheel to buy? whats your interior look like ? __________________ 71-Cheyenne Super (E.C.E Static Drop 4.5/7". Intro Rally's 20X8.5 5" B.S 255/35/20 (F) 20X10 5.25 B.S 275/35/20 (R) 87-Silverado Static Drop 5/7" Raceline Explosion 5 22X8.5 (F) 22X10 (R) hector _________________________________ 1971 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 2006 Ford Mustang GT 2012 Toyota 4-Runner 2014 Dodge Ram 1500 Sport Crew Cab

09-09-2015, 10:20 AM	#3
dmartin1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: mohave valley,arizona Posts: 1,088	Re: Which re-pop steering wheel to buy? if your open to aftermarket styles, i like the gt grant wooden oak style wheel. the real wood grain one with the aluminum brushed spokes(?) gives for a real clean look with the wood grain kinda sporty but classy looking at the same time. as for oem, i see them all the time restored and not on the classifieds on here from board members. seen some real nice ones! idk about the re-pops however. __________________ 1969 Shortbed in progress 1982 short step, few suspension and motor upgrades.getting a 468 1978 Shortbed fleet side bonanza fully loaded 1978 k20 Silverado loaded.currently engine-less 1989 k10 suburban 9" lift 65 nova And more

09-09-2015, 12:59 PM	#6
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Which re-pop steering wheel to buy? I think we need some pictures of this "no-looker" so we can judge for ourselves... __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017



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