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Rooster73 · 05-11-2019, 10:50 PM

would like to put a 64 or 65 impala steering wheel on 72 c10, stock, no tilt. anyone done this? problems? i would get a 15 or 16" repo. thanks.

**special-K** · 05-11-2019, 11:19 PM

Yep, done it. Nope, no problems.

Andy4639 · 05-12-2019, 10:53 AM

I have a 67 Chevelle wheel on my 71 C-10 that I refinished and leather wrapped it. I also re did my 64 SS wheel. I have a 67 truck wheel I'm re doing also. I cut it off and made it smaller. I stopped working on it over Christmas and just haven't gotten back on it yet. I I also fixed a original wood steering wheel for the 64 Impala and it's the one I like the best. These wheels fit the truck columns are the car columns of the 60,70's.

The SS Impala wheel.

The custom horn cap I made for it.

Here is the wheel in the ramp truck. Corvette wheel with another custom cap I made.

RustyBucket · 05-12-2019, 02:21 PM

Impala wheel is the same dia. as the stock wheel.... a little BIG but comfortable for steering with 2 fingers while resting my elbow on the arm rest or console on the seat. Couldn't do that with the small wood rim Grant in the truck before. I shortened the steering column moving the wheel closer to the dash. Get the smaller repro, I used this original 'cause it's the right color, I got a pretty good deal on it and it's in fair shape... kinda patina.

Rooster73 · 05-12-2019, 05:26 PM

Rustybucket, that looks awesome, I think I'll go with the 15inch,that's what I was wondering if there was any issues in installing, I'm not lazy by no means but I have done so much retrofitting and fab work in the past, the older I get the more I like bolton's. Cool cat.

RustyBucket · 05-13-2019, 01:18 AM

Thanks Rooster, I've always liked the '59/'60 Impala wheels. When I was about 8yrs. old My Uncle bought a '59 Impala 348 4spd. & I remember the red steering wheel. I'd imagine that your repro wheel's installation should be pretty easy and have instructions.
The cat & his litter mate brother are both pretty cool inside/outside cats. Kyle & Bushie are BIG, weigh 18-19lbs apiece. They're on the hood of my '02 GMC crewcab in the picture. They're about 7yrs. old.

webfoot · 05-13-2019, 11:09 AM

68 and earlier GM car wheels work on the 67-72 trucks.

In 69 the ignition moved to the column for the locking mechanism and the steering wheel hubs got bigger.

**special-K** · 05-14-2019, 07:36 AM

That is true, but post-68s still bolt on. It depends on the wheel whether it looks ok being bigger than hub. The problem would be a 68-earlier on a post-68, looking at the exposed hub behind the wheel (if wheel center is small like most). Post-72 trucks have locking column and truck wheels all the way up to airbags look fine for fitment. The view from the driver's seat is all you see

Rooster73 · 05-14-2019, 09:38 PM

Thanks everyone for the info, my truck has a early 90's wheel now, I like the comfort and it's the perfect size. Why can't I leave anything alone? Hats off to the guys who are content,haha.

05-11-2019, 10:50 PM	#1
Rooster73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Pearcy AR. Posts: 62	impala steering wheel would like to put a 64 or 65 impala steering wheel on 72 c10, stock, no tilt. anyone done this? problems? i would get a 15 or 16" repo. thanks.

05-11-2019, 11:19 PM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: impala steering wheel Yep, done it. Nope, no problems. __________________ "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 ~

05-12-2019, 10:53 AM	#3
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: impala steering wheel I have a 67 Chevelle wheel on my 71 C-10 that I refinished and leather wrapped it. I also re did my 64 SS wheel. I have a 67 truck wheel I'm re doing also. I cut it off and made it smaller. I stopped working on it over Christmas and just haven't gotten back on it yet. I I also fixed a original wood steering wheel for the 64 Impala and it's the one I like the best. These wheels fit the truck columns are the car columns of the 60,70's. The SS Impala wheel. The custom horn cap I made for it. Here is the wheel in the ramp truck. Corvette wheel with another custom cap I made. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-12-2019, 02:21 PM	#4
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	Re: impala steering wheel Impala wheel is the same dia. as the stock wheel.... a little BIG but comfortable for steering with 2 fingers while resting my elbow on the arm rest or console on the seat. Couldn't do that with the small wood rim Grant in the truck before. I shortened the steering column moving the wheel closer to the dash. Get the smaller repro, I used this original 'cause it's the right color, I got a pretty good deal on it and it's in fair shape... kinda patina. Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

05-12-2019, 05:26 PM	#5
Rooster73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Pearcy AR. Posts: 62	Re: impala steering wheel Rustybucket, that looks awesome, I think I'll go with the 15inch,that's what I was wondering if there was any issues in installing, I'm not lazy by no means but I have done so much retrofitting and fab work in the past, the older I get the more I like bolton's. Cool cat.

05-13-2019, 01:18 AM	#6
RustyBucket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Space Coast, Fl. Posts: 1,055	Re: impala steering wheel Thanks Rooster, I've always liked the '59/'60 Impala wheels. When I was about 8yrs. old My Uncle bought a '59 Impala 348 4spd. & I remember the red steering wheel. I'd imagine that your repro wheel's installation should be pretty easy and have instructions. The cat & his litter mate brother are both pretty cool inside/outside cats. Kyle & Bushie are BIG, weigh 18-19lbs apiece. They're on the hood of my '02 GMC crewcab in the picture. They're about 7yrs. old. Attached Images __________________ Dad always said, "Son, WISH IN ONE HAND, and ......." -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Current toy trucks: '71 GMC 1500 SUPER CUSTOM short/step, orig. dk. blue, 350/700r, ps,pb, A/C '72 Blazer 2wd, ochre & white, 454, tremecTKO 500 5spd. ps, pb, A/C, tilt Last 10yrs of hobby vehicles, had a FEW more in the 50yrs. before these: '66 Plymouth Belvedere City of Miami cop car clone. '70 Nova 406"sb, 13.5-1, solid roller, Brodix, p.glide/t.brake, back halved, 9" Ford, spool 4.88, cage,ladder bar/coilover, 10.5 tire....... SOLD!! '67 C10 short/step side mount spare -- SOLD!! '72 Jimmy 2wd, 350/350, ps, pb, fun driver, lots of bondo & a shiny red paint job..... SOLD!! '69 Nova 350, 4spd, A/C, ps, p.b, ...SOLD!!

05-13-2019, 11:09 AM	#7
webfoot Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Hermiston, OR Posts: 947	Re: impala steering wheel 68 and earlier GM car wheels work on the 67-72 trucks. In 69 the ignition moved to the column for the locking mechanism and the steering wheel hubs got bigger. __________________ *Running in place gets you nowhere fast.* -me 1968 GTO 4-spd covnvertible 1970 K-20 4-speed, factory AC.

05-14-2019, 07:36 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: impala steering wheel That is true, but post-68s still bolt on. It depends on the wheel whether it looks ok being bigger than hub. The problem would be a 68-earlier on a post-68, looking at the exposed hub behind the wheel (if wheel center is small like most). Post-72 trucks have locking column and truck wheels all the way up to airbags look fine for fitment. The view from the driver's seat is all you see __________________ "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 ~

05-14-2019, 09:38 PM	#9
Rooster73 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Pearcy AR. Posts: 62	Re: impala steering wheel Thanks everyone for the info, my truck has a early 90's wheel now, I like the comfort and it's the perfect size. Why can't I leave anything alone? Hats off to the guys who are content,haha.



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