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scoot_mcgrute · 07-15-2016, 09:48 AM

Hey Guys,

I've been tossing around the idea of getting a new steering wheel for my 66. I like the look of original one but with the power rack and pinion steering, a wheel that large isn't needed anymore. I'd like something a little smaller and maybe with less of a dish to get the wheel closer to the dash.

What have you guys swapped to in your trucks with power steering? Got any pictures?

**Palf70Step** · 07-15-2016, 10:12 AM

I went period correct sorta, and got a repop GM comfort grip wheel used in the 1st get Camaros (14" I think). I thought it would feel a bit "boney" since it is so thin compared to my DDs, but it is really comfortable to hold and drive with.

Oh yeah, remember the mountsare way different than the later model wheels. (turn signal cancel cam/mount), so some wheels will mount, but the turn signals won't cancel correctly. I switched to 69 C10 column in mine, so it wasn't a big deal after the switch.

LVPhotos · 07-15-2016, 10:15 AM

I put in a Moon Blue metallic Blue in with my Manual Flaming River rack quick ratio. 3/4 to one side and 1-1/2 lock to lock.

64shortbox · 07-17-2016, 01:40 AM

My same truck. First pic. Olds 442 steering wheel with a turned aluminum horn center. Second pic. close up of my horn center, third pic billet flamed wheel & horn cap with (fake) wood grain trim. Quite a bit of time passed between the first 2 pics & that last one. I can see in the last pic I had added my 64 Chrysler A/C vents, 73 Power Disc Brake pedal mod and a suspended gas pedal and since that last pic I've had the seat reupholstered & added power windows. Are these trucks ever done? Next on the agenda - a Cadillac parking brake so when I drop the truck into Drive or Reverse the brake will release automatically. Yep, I'm one lazy SOB.

vin63 · 07-17-2016, 10:04 AM

I also like the original steering wheel look and struggled with a smaller diameter steering wheel after going with power steering. I had an old deluxe steering wheel that was worse for wear, but the hub was salvageable. I used an old Pontiac steering wheel that I had reduced the diameter of many years ago for a car that I sold long ago.

62stepside longbox · 07-17-2016, 12:29 PM

^^ that smaller deluxe wheel is the cats meow

cheavy metal · 07-17-2016, 02:39 PM

that smaller wheel is beautiful. well done

scoot_mcgrute · 07-21-2016, 11:55 AM

I forgot I made this thread, too much time spent in the garage I guess

Thanks for the pictures and that smaller deluxe wheel is awesome!

Wingnut Way · 07-21-2016, 12:14 PM

Kenfuzed · 07-23-2016, 01:54 AM

I too am looking for a smaller diameter wheel. Mine is the deluxe wheel found in pre-64 models and just a bit oversized for my taste.

Keep the images and ideas coming, I need one that gives me some leg room without doing a column swap.

Wingnut Way · 07-23-2016, 06:37 AM

Forgive me if I'm wrong here and if I got time I'll try and look up the information but I could swore you could get a smaller diameter one as a re pop. 59 Biscayne wheel same thing. It's been a while since I did the swap on mine but I remember I was adamant on having the oem larger wheel which they don't make anymore from my knowledge so I forked out some cash.

Wingnut Way · 07-23-2016, 08:13 AM

Same as 59 belair* sorry and i guess I'm full of false hope all I see is the smaller impala reproduction

LVPhotos · 07-23-2016, 10:30 AM

Eckler's Classic Chevy has 15 in versions of stock
http://www.classicchevy.com/catalogs...wheel+&x=0&y=0

07-15-2016, 09:48 AM	#1
scoot_mcgrute Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tigard, Or Posts: 503	Steering Wheel Pictures Hey Guys, I've been tossing around the idea of getting a new steering wheel for my 66. I like the look of original one but with the power rack and pinion steering, a wheel that large isn't needed anymore. I'd like something a little smaller and maybe with less of a dish to get the wheel closer to the dash. What have you guys swapped to in your trucks with power steering? Got any pictures? __________________ 1966 Army Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691778

07-15-2016, 10:12 AM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,766	Re: Steering Wheel Pictures I went period correct sorta, and got a repop GM comfort grip wheel used in the 1st get Camaros (14" I think). I thought it would feel a bit "boney" since it is so thin compared to my DDs, but it is really comfortable to hold and drive with. Oh yeah, remember the mountsare way different than the later model wheels. (turn signal cancel cam/mount), so some wheels will mount, but the turn signals won't cancel correctly. I switched to 69 C10 column in mine, so it wasn't a big deal after the switch. Attached Images __________________ 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!

07-15-2016, 10:15 AM	#3
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Re: Steering Wheel Pictures I put in a Moon Blue metallic Blue in with my Manual Flaming River rack quick ratio. 3/4 to one side and 1-1/2 lock to lock. Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081

07-17-2016, 01:40 AM	#4
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 733	Re: Steering Wheel Pictures My same truck. First pic. Olds 442 steering wheel with a turned aluminum horn center. Second pic. close up of my horn center, third pic billet flamed wheel & horn cap with (fake) wood grain trim. Quite a bit of time passed between the first 2 pics & that last one. I can see in the last pic I had added my 64 Chrysler A/C vents, 73 Power Disc Brake pedal mod and a suspended gas pedal and since that last pic I've had the seat reupholstered & added power windows. Are these trucks ever done? Next on the agenda - a Cadillac parking brake so when I drop the truck into Drive or Reverse the brake will release automatically. Yep, I'm one lazy SOB. Attached Images

07-17-2016, 10:04 AM	#5
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Steering Wheel Pictures I also like the original steering wheel look and struggled with a smaller diameter steering wheel after going with power steering. I had an old deluxe steering wheel that was worse for wear, but the hub was salvageable. I used an old Pontiac steering wheel that I had reduced the diameter of many years ago for a car that I sold long ago. __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

07-17-2016, 12:29 PM	#6
62stepside longbox Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Kelowna, B.C, Canada Posts: 1,747	Re: Steering Wheel Pictures ^^ that smaller deluxe wheel is the cats meow __________________ Nik...................____ 62 lwb c10 step-side 261 5 spd .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(O)___//___/__(O)_/ my build thread. Sending unit solution

07-17-2016, 02:39 PM	#7
cheavy metal Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: vancouver bc canada Posts: 50	Re: Steering Wheel Pictures that smaller wheel is beautiful. well done __________________ 66 red and white gmc 350ci 700r trans now a project truck will be my daily driver rat rod 66 burgundy and white gmc 283ci th350 trans gotta ton of good parts current project old school rulez, West Coast Canadian style

07-21-2016, 11:55 AM	#8
scoot_mcgrute Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Tigard, Or Posts: 503	Re: Steering Wheel Pictures I forgot I made this thread, too much time spent in the garage I guess Thanks for the pictures and that smaller deluxe wheel is awesome! __________________ 1966 Army Truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691778

07-21-2016, 12:14 PM	#9
Wingnut Way Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Windfield Missouri Posts: 99	Re: Steering Wheel Pictures Attached Images

07-23-2016, 01:54 AM	#10
Kenfuzed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Glendora CA -> Tampa FL Posts: 587	Re: Steering Wheel Pictures I too am looking for a smaller diameter wheel. Mine is the deluxe wheel found in pre-64 models and just a bit oversized for my taste. Keep the images and ideas coming, I need one that gives me some leg room without doing a column swap. __________________ 1966 C10 Short Fleetside 1988 Sportster, 2008 Street Glide Ken's 1966 C10 build "Red Ale" Follow on Instgram: @cv_performance https://instagram.com/cv_performance Harley Performance Parts: CV Performance (Harley related) Enjoying the ride!

07-23-2016, 06:37 AM	#11
Wingnut Way Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Windfield Missouri Posts: 99	Re: Steering Wheel Pictures Forgive me if I'm wrong here and if I got time I'll try and look up the information but I could swore you could get a smaller diameter one as a re pop. 59 Biscayne wheel same thing. It's been a while since I did the swap on mine but I remember I was adamant on having the oem larger wheel which they don't make anymore from my knowledge so I forked out some cash.

07-23-2016, 08:13 AM	#12
Wingnut Way Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Windfield Missouri Posts: 99	Re: Steering Wheel Pictures Same as 59 belair* sorry and i guess I'm full of false hope all I see is the smaller impala reproduction

07-23-2016, 10:30 AM	#13
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,853	Re: Steering Wheel Pictures Eckler's Classic Chevy has 15 in versions of stock http://www.classicchevy.com/catalogs...wheel+&x=0&y=0 Attached Images __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081



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