66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Afirehawk1 · 07-02-2016, 03:29 PM

Having trouble finding a pix to compare the 2.
I have a steering wheel but not sure which

jtrichard · 07-02-2016, 04:02 PM

IF the horn button is round then it is standard wheel

Here is a custom http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=680473
and http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=539657

Post #2 here is a standard wheel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=210674

Afirehawk1 · 07-02-2016, 04:28 PM

Only have the wheel. No horn ring.
Is the ring the only difference?

**The Rocknrod** · 07-02-2016, 05:36 PM

Custom/Deluxe Steering Wheel info: http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/blog/i...eering-wheels/

Afirehawk1 · 07-02-2016, 09:27 PM

So are the wheels the same then?

Chknlyps2 · 07-02-2016, 09:38 PM

No, by looking at the link in post 4 the 60 to 65 deluxe wheel has the spokes at 3 and 9 o'clock, the 66 deluxe in that link has them more like a standard wheel where the spokes are at around 4 and 8 o'clock. Kinda looks like the standard wheel has the spokes angled down just a tad more though, hard to tell from the pic

cru_zn_29 · 07-02-2016, 11:08 PM

Wheel is the same.

jonzcustomshop · 07-02-2016, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afirehawk1

So are the wheels the same then?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chknlyps2

No, by looking at the link in post 4 the 60 to 65 deluxe wheel has the spokes at 3 and 9 o'clock, the 66 deluxe in that link has them more like a standard wheel where the spokes are at around 4 and 8 o'clock. Kinda looks like the standard wheel has the spokes angled down just a tad more though, hard to tell from the pic

Quote:

Originally Posted by cru_zn_29

Wheel is the same.

60- 65 had a standard wheel, and a separate different deluxe wheel.
66 used a "new wheel" (just happens that it is also the same as a 65 nova wheel) this wheel is completely different than the previous 2 wheels, standard had a horn button, and deluxe had a horn ring.
pic of deluxe 66 only wheel:

**MisterC** · 07-03-2016, 09:48 AM

I was needing that same information as well. Forum member, 60-66, gives detailed answer at the end of this thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611310

cru_zn_29 · 07-03-2016, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afirehawk1

Having trouble finding a pix to compare the 2.
I have a steering wheel but not sure which

The 66 wheels are the same the 66 deluxe horn cap and horn ring makes it a deluxe.

Afirehawk1 · 07-03-2016, 11:31 AM

Great info gang! Thank you

**60-66** · 07-03-2016, 11:44 AM

There are three 1966 steering wheels. Top left 1966 Deluxe wheel, Top right 1966 same wheel as deluxe but a small horn button . The bottom standard steering wheel that was used in all years with variations in color , per year.

Afirehawk1 · 07-03-2016, 12:11 PM

So the steering wheel itself is a little different, thanks

**60-66** · 07-03-2016, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Afirehawk1

So the steering wheel itself is a little different, thanks

No , I see where I may have mis lead you and fixed my mistake. The top two wheels are identical , only difference is you swap out horn rings and parts. Bottom wheel was used 1960-1966 but there were three different colors. Dark Grey 60-61,white 62-64 and fawn on some 1964s and fawn 65 66.

oem4me · 07-03-2016, 01:17 PM

An early wheel on a 66? that's news to me, Jon. Not saying you're wrong (as you never are), just that I've not seen one before. Another plant-specific item maybe? Perhaps I just never noticed.

**60-66** · 07-03-2016, 01:37 PM

What I've noticed, Bruce is 1966 3/4 ton trucks seem to have the early wheel unless its a custom truck. Factorystock referred to the steering wheel as the "heavy duty" steering wheel in another thread. I have a couple 66 parts trucks here with that wheel , not sure why or what reasons for it other than what I've seen and they are C20s. Its also the ONLY wheel you could get in 1960-1966 GMC Custom or standard.

**60-66** · 07-03-2016, 01:57 PM

Also , just remembered my 66 K10 panel has the early steering wheel.

oem4me · 07-03-2016, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 60-66

What I've noticed, Bruce is 1966 3/4 ton trucks seem to have the early wheel unless its a custom truck. Factorystock referred to the steering wheel as the "heavy duty" steering wheel in another thread. I have a couple 66 parts trucks here with that wheel , not sure why or what reasons for it other than what I've seen and they are C20s. Its also the ONLY wheel you could get in 1960-1966 GMC Custom or standard.

Got it. My ignorance illustrates how easily we can draw incorrect conclusions based on limited observation. ...So much to learn, so small my brain

**jocko** · 07-03-2016, 06:13 PM

So, Afirehawk1 - to ultimately answer your question (and it has pretty much been answered) - if you have #1 of 60-66's 3 wheels - you have a 66 Custom where. If #2 of 60-66's 3 wheels - you can add the big horn ring to #2 and make it a Custom. The wheel itself is identical. If you have #3, it is what it is. And to avoid any confusion - the first reply you received from jtrichard - the first pic is a 65 deluxe wheel, not a 66 (and it is one of my favorite wheels).

Afirehawk1 · 07-03-2016, 06:33 PM

Yep thanks

**dmjlambert** · 12-15-2020, 11:43 PM

What is the outside diameter of the 1966-only C-10 steering wheel?

07-02-2016, 05:36 PM	#4
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: 66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel Custom/Deluxe Steering Wheel info: http://www.oldchevytrucks.com/blog/i...eering-wheels/ __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

07-02-2016, 09:27 PM	#5
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	Re: 66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel So are the wheels the same then?

07-02-2016, 09:38 PM	#6
Chknlyps2 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Anza, CA Posts: 160	Re: 66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel No, by looking at the link in post 4 the 60 to 65 deluxe wheel has the spokes at 3 and 9 o'clock, the 66 deluxe in that link has them more like a standard wheel where the spokes are at around 4 and 8 o'clock. Kinda looks like the standard wheel has the spokes angled down just a tad more though, hard to tell from the pic

07-02-2016, 11:08 PM	#7
cru_zn_29 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Joshua Tree Ca. Posts: 719	Re: 66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel Wheel is the same.

07-03-2016, 09:48 AM	#9
MisterC Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 1,027	Re: 66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel I was needing that same information as well. Forum member, 60-66, gives detailed answer at the end of this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=611310 __________________ Poor and content is Rich...and Rich enough! - William Shakespeare 1966 C10 Custom Cab "Luigi" Big Window - SWB Fleetside 350 V-8 - Powerglide My not so much a build thread as a "Slow Progression Thread":http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=486894

07-02-2016, 03:29 PM	#1
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel Having trouble finding a pix to compare the 2. I have a steering wheel but not sure which

07-02-2016, 04:02 PM	#2
jtrichard Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: joshua tree ca. Posts: 1,484	Re: 66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel IF the horn button is round then it is standard wheel Here is a custom http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=680473 and http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=539657 Post #2 here is a standard wheel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=210674 Last edited by jtrichard; 07-02-2016 at 04:10 PM.

07-02-2016, 04:28 PM	#3
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	Re: 66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel Only have the wheel. No horn ring. Is the ring the only difference?

07-03-2016, 11:31 AM	#11
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	Re: 66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel Great info gang! Thank you

07-03-2016, 11:44 AM	#12
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: 66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel There are three 1966 steering wheels. Top left 1966 Deluxe wheel, Top right 1966 same wheel as deluxe but a small horn button . The bottom standard steering wheel that was used in all years with variations in color , per year. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK Last edited by 60-66; 07-03-2016 at 01:04 PM.

07-03-2016, 12:11 PM	#13
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	Re: 66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel So the steering wheel itself is a little different, thanks

07-03-2016, 01:17 PM	#15
oem4me Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Burbank CA Posts: 3,055	Re: 66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel An early wheel on a 66? that's news to me, Jon. Not saying you're wrong (as you never are), just that I've not seen one before. Another plant-specific item maybe? Perhaps I just never noticed.

07-03-2016, 01:37 PM	#16
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: 66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel What I've noticed, Bruce is 1966 3/4 ton trucks seem to have the early wheel unless its a custom truck. Factorystock referred to the steering wheel as the "heavy duty" steering wheel in another thread. I have a couple 66 parts trucks here with that wheel , not sure why or what reasons for it other than what I've seen and they are C20s. Its also the ONLY wheel you could get in 1960-1966 GMC Custom or standard. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

07-03-2016, 01:57 PM	#17
60-66 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,329	Re: 66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel Also , just remembered my 66 K10 panel has the early steering wheel. __________________ IS IT an EATON or Chevrolet rear axle https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=843778 The hubcap thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=702839 WANTED : 1963-1966 6 Cylinder Fan Shroud WANTED :1964-1966 PANEL TRUCK

07-03-2016, 06:13 PM	#19
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,993	Re: 66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel So, Afirehawk1 - to ultimately answer your question (and it has pretty much been answered) - if you have #1 of 60-66's 3 wheels - you have a 66 Custom where. If #2 of 60-66's 3 wheels - you can add the big horn ring to #2 and make it a Custom. The wheel itself is identical. If you have #3, it is what it is. And to avoid any confusion - the first reply you received from jtrichard - the first pic is a 65 deluxe wheel, not a 66 (and it is one of my favorite wheels).



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07-03-2016, 06:33 PM	#20
Afirehawk1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Valrico, Florida Posts: 661	Re: 66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel Yep thanks

12-15-2020, 11:43 PM	#21
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,948	Re: 66 c10 standard vs. custom steering wheel What is the outside diameter of the 1966-only C-10 steering wheel?

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