1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

*sharpie1972* · 12-10-2009, 01:51 PM

Just curious if anyone has seen one of these before. 1967 truck SPID:
9939A HORN UNIT
9828L STEERING WHEEL UNIT
I've asked before but everyone seems to think I'm talking about the CST style horn cap. This was from a very original truck with a few other neat options. Thanks, Sharpie

**too much stuff** · 12-10-2009, 07:50 PM

Never seen such a thing. What else can you tell us about the truck? Have pics?

jeffspower · 12-11-2009, 11:55 PM

I've been watching for someone to post up info, apparently nobody knows about it. It does look alot like a '67 Impala wheel with a different cap and smooth horn bar instead of the "groove" in the 3 spokes on an Impala.

*sharpie1972* · 12-12-2009, 11:43 PM

I agree, I have a 67 Belair wheel and horn ring, but this one is a little different. I would call "bull****" myself, but the glove box door confirms it was original to the truck. I'm still researching the origins of the truck. At this point I'm leaning towards U.S. Government special ordered Forest Service unit. The 283 governor unit was really something. Just hoping someone has some info. or has seen another like it. Sharpie

CG · 12-13-2009, 02:23 PM

Neat looking wheel, would look nice all restored. Is it smaller than a stock wheel?

*sharpie1972* · 12-13-2009, 03:04 PM

Nope, same diameter as stock, see pics next to 68th anniversary wheel (currently for sale on the board). Also very similar to the 67 Belair/Impala wheel in pics, but not exact. Suggested that it may have been a carry over from the 66 model year, but no confirmation on that theory either. Sharpie

*sharpie1972* · 12-13-2009, 03:33 PM

Mystery solved as to the pedigree of the wheel! I continued bringing wheels out of my collection (Good Sunday therapy!) and this one matches up exactly to a 67 Chevelle unit, right down to the GM cast "D" in the rear plastic and horn cap interchange. Now the question... How did it end up on a truck? True special order? Ran low on 67 wheels? Had not received shipment of wheels yet and needed to get this one off the line and delivered to the U.S. Government before the contract expired? Any input would be appreciated. Sharpie

*sharpie1972* · 12-13-2009, 03:44 PM

A little further research shows that the Chevelle horn caps read "CHEVELLE" or "SS" , the blue Bowtie may be a truck only oddity, Sharpie

USSkoval · 12-21-2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharpie1972

A little further research shows that the Chevelle horn caps read "CHEVELLE" or "SS" , the blue Bowtie may be a truck only oddity, Sharpie

But would the "Malibu" model still read "Chevelle" on the horn cap? Maybe it used the bowtie?

**Hart_Rod** · 12-18-2009, 11:36 PM

That's pretty dang cool,

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**special-K** · 12-21-2009, 02:23 PM

The horn ring would not have been made in a last minute situation.I believe it was an option that you just don`t see.I`ve never seen one before.Nice topic of discussion you have there.

HOTFUN · 12-22-2009, 10:38 AM

Another thought too. If the bowtie cap was made up to just use for this truck option, why wouldn't they have made the bowtie red to coordinate with the grille and fenders red bowties? I'm thinking that some 66-67 Chevelle Malibu or other Chevy used that cap also. But I'm not doubting GM did some very odd options for customers in the day. Neat wheel with that option list to back it up as a true oddity.

*sharpie1972* · 12-22-2009, 11:50 AM

I'm thinking maybe the 300 deluxe Chevelles may have had the bowtie. All I've found so far are the "Chevelle" and "SS" versions. Sharpie

**special-K** · 12-23-2009, 10:38 AM

I was thinking maybe Malibus don`t say Malibu and have a bow tie.Then,I remembered the 300s and as I was about to post this I see you brought them up.I`m thinking this is a very good possibility.That still doesn`t cancel the fact that it`s odd to have a car steering wheel come in a truck.Especially on a truck with no comfort & convenience options or any other cosmetic options.

Velly stlange,theese steeling veel you show to us I tink.Velly velly stlange indeed.

HOTFUN · 12-23-2009, 03:44 PM

Ahh, but looking at the option sheet it was the optional custom cab model with the Z62 option. It was the later one without the bucket seats but still with the fancier cab and door panels, chrome vent wings etc.

**special-K** · 12-24-2009, 08:15 AM

DOH!! How did I miss that?I scrolled up real quick to check it when I was posting.Must have glanced too quick.It`s still odd to have focused on a thing like that compared to how the rest was ordered.

This doesn`t explain how it could be so rare,but could it have something to do with cars going to padded steering wheel centers in`68?It`s like GM was using up old stock.

*sharpie1972* · 01-03-2011, 09:17 PM

Anyone else found one yet????? Sharpie

67chevy1series · 01-15-2011, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharpie1972

Anyone else found one yet????? Sharpie

i have found one that was the same color blue as the interior of my 67 for 10 dollars at a swap meet!

HOTFUN · 01-05-2011, 07:56 PM

Something just clicked about this. It has a special horn listed first then the steering wheel unit. Maybe the truck has a specification to meet that called for a certain decibel horn(s) and two ways to activate? I have seen some weird specs from government agencies for the low bid process and if it is slighted to go the competitors brand to rule out one bid by specs something may have been modified for this spec. If that is truely a government ordered truck I would bet anything was possible in those Ralph Nader years.

*sharpie1972* · 01-05-2011, 10:13 PM

Great thought there. With the governor, lock, and undercoat units that makes sense. I've had Air Force trucks with goofy options as well. Sharpie

VA72C10 · 01-05-2011, 10:18 PM

very cool..thanks for sharing...missed the original post on this

12-10-2009, 01:51 PM	#1
sharpie1972 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 4,973	1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit Just curious if anyone has seen one of these before. 1967 truck SPID: 9939A HORN UNIT 9828L STEERING WHEEL UNIT I've asked before but everyone seems to think I'm talking about the CST style horn cap. This was from a very original truck with a few other neat options. Thanks, Sharpie Attached Images

12-10-2009, 07:50 PM	#2
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,787	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit Never seen such a thing. What else can you tell us about the truck? Have pics? __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

12-11-2009, 11:55 PM	#3
jeffspower Well, Whoop-dee-do! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Easton, Mo. pop.- me & scarcely a few others Posts: 2,302	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit I've been watching for someone to post up info, apparently nobody knows about it. It does look alot like a '67 Impala wheel with a different cap and smooth horn bar instead of the "groove" in the 3 spokes on an Impala. __________________ '68 GMC shortbox 4x4 350/SM465/T221- bought it in '83 SOLD '72 K20 500 Cad/TH400/NP205 SOLD '92 Chevy 2500 6.5 mech TD 4L80E crusty daily driver '72 Monte Carlo... sweet low mile toy '11 Dodge Challenger IE 392 6spd... midlife car

12-12-2009, 11:43 PM	#4
sharpie1972 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 4,973	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit I agree, I have a 67 Belair wheel and horn ring, but this one is a little different. I would call "bull****" myself, but the glove box door confirms it was original to the truck. I'm still researching the origins of the truck. At this point I'm leaning towards U.S. Government special ordered Forest Service unit. The 283 governor unit was really something. Just hoping someone has some info. or has seen another like it. Sharpie

12-13-2009, 02:23 PM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,026	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit Neat looking wheel, would look nice all restored. Is it smaller than a stock wheel?

12-13-2009, 03:04 PM	#6
sharpie1972 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 4,973	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit Nope, same diameter as stock, see pics next to 68th anniversary wheel (currently for sale on the board). Also very similar to the 67 Belair/Impala wheel in pics, but not exact. Suggested that it may have been a carry over from the 66 model year, but no confirmation on that theory either. Sharpie Attached Images

12-13-2009, 03:33 PM	#7
sharpie1972 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 4,973	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit Mystery solved as to the pedigree of the wheel! I continued bringing wheels out of my collection (Good Sunday therapy!) and this one matches up exactly to a 67 Chevelle unit, right down to the GM cast "D" in the rear plastic and horn cap interchange. Now the question... How did it end up on a truck? True special order? Ran low on 67 wheels? Had not received shipment of wheels yet and needed to get this one off the line and delivered to the U.S. Government before the contract expired? Any input would be appreciated. Sharpie Attached Images Last edited by sharpie1972; 12-13-2009 at 03:35 PM.

12-13-2009, 03:44 PM	#8
sharpie1972 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 4,973	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit A little further research shows that the Chevelle horn caps read "CHEVELLE" or "SS" , the blue Bowtie may be a truck only oddity, Sharpie

12-18-2009, 11:36 PM	#10
Hart_Rod ************* Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 17,858	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit That's pretty dang cool, . __________________ Rob - https://www.instagram.com/hart_rod_c10 As Iron Sharpens Iron, So One Man Sharpens Another. Proverbs 27:17 FOR SALE: DBW pedal bracket - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=651123 FOR SALE: Hood Brackets http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=679945 1987 Silverado SWB - 34.5K original miles http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=801834 1969 SuperBurb - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=200387 1968 Farm truck - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=358692 1968 SWB - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551258 1948 Chevy - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=122164&page=3

12-21-2009, 02:23 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit The horn ring would not have been made in a last minute situation.I believe it was an option that you just don`t see.I`ve never seen one before.Nice topic of discussion you have there. __________________ "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 ~

12-22-2009, 10:38 AM	#12
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit Another thought too. If the bowtie cap was made up to just use for this truck option, why wouldn't they have made the bowtie red to coordinate with the grille and fenders red bowties? I'm thinking that some 66-67 Chevelle Malibu or other Chevy used that cap also. But I'm not doubting GM did some very odd options for customers in the day. Neat wheel with that option list to back it up as a true oddity. __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed" Last edited by HOTFUN; 12-22-2009 at 10:39 AM.

12-22-2009, 11:50 AM	#13
sharpie1972 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 4,973	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit I'm thinking maybe the 300 deluxe Chevelles may have had the bowtie. All I've found so far are the "Chevelle" and "SS" versions. Sharpie

12-23-2009, 10:38 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit I was thinking maybe Malibus don`t say Malibu and have a bow tie.Then,I remembered the 300s and as I was about to post this I see you brought them up.I`m thinking this is a very good possibility.That still doesn`t cancel the fact that it`s odd to have a car steering wheel come in a truck.Especially on a truck with no comfort & convenience options or any other cosmetic options. Velly stlange,theese steeling veel you show to us I tink.Velly velly stlange indeed. __________________ "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 ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-23-2009 at 10:39 AM.

12-23-2009, 03:44 PM	#15
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit Ahh, but looking at the option sheet it was the optional custom cab model with the Z62 option. It was the later one without the bucket seats but still with the fancier cab and door panels, chrome vent wings etc. __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

12-24-2009, 08:15 AM	#16
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit DOH!! How did I miss that?I scrolled up real quick to check it when I was posting.Must have glanced too quick.It`s still odd to have focused on a thing like that compared to how the rest was ordered. This doesn`t explain how it could be so rare,but could it have something to do with cars going to padded steering wheel centers in`68?It`s like GM was using up old stock. __________________ "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 ~



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01-03-2011, 09:17 PM	#17
sharpie1972 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 4,973	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit Anyone else found one yet????? Sharpie

01-05-2011, 07:56 PM	#19
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit Something just clicked about this. It has a special horn listed first then the steering wheel unit. Maybe the truck has a specification to meet that called for a certain decibel horn(s) and two ways to activate? I have seen some weird specs from government agencies for the low bid process and if it is slighted to go the competitors brand to rule out one bid by specs something may have been modified for this spec. If that is truely a government ordered truck I would bet anything was possible in those Ralph Nader years. __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"

01-05-2011, 10:13 PM	#20
sharpie1972 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Powell, Wyoming Posts: 4,973	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit Great thought there. With the governor, lock, and undercoat units that makes sense. I've had Air Force trucks with goofy options as well. Sharpie

01-05-2011, 10:18 PM	#21
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: 1967 Special Order Steering wheel and horn unit very cool..thanks for sharing...missed the original post on this __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

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