Deluxe Steering wheel modification idea, not sure how to though - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

msg · 09-20-2019, 12:04 PM

I have way more important things to deal with on this restoration but I have a deluxe steering wheel and its got a little rust issue that has bled through the inner area and shows up in the clear display lens. So I was going to grind the rivets that hold that plate and try and clean things up as I repaint the steering wheel white.

While I am at though I thought it would be a neat detail to have the lens subtly light up when the ignition is on. I wondered if installing some mini lights (LED I guess) on each side would be possible? Nothing bright just a subtle glow is what I was thinking. I am not an electrical guru but can follow instructions. In fact, I will be as part of my restoration buying a new wiring harness and updating the electrical..and I sure hope it comes with instructions or Im sunk.

Anyone ever thought to do this or have some possible solutions?

msg · 09-20-2019, 12:06 PM

I thought that maybe drilling holes at each end, just big enough to poke a little led light in.

**Captainfab** · 09-21-2019, 12:05 AM

I think the biggest issue to overcome will be getting the power from the top of the column to the steering wheel thru some sort of contact ring. Something similar to the horn contact ring but with 12v instead of a ground that the horn works on.

**mongocanfly** · 09-21-2019, 08:01 AM

and I'm betting just a led would be way to bright...it would need dimmed down

AcampoDave · 09-21-2019, 09:56 PM

[QUOTE=mongocanfly;8596682]and I'm betting just a led would be way to bright...it would need dimmed down[/QUOTE
I agree. I put a little green LED in my tach and its bright as hell. Coloring them with a Sharpie tones 'em down a notch or two.

09-20-2019, 12:04 PM	#1
msg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: GA Posts: 1,315	Deluxe Steering wheel modification idea, not sure how to though I have way more important things to deal with on this restoration but I have a deluxe steering wheel and its got a little rust issue that has bled through the inner area and shows up in the clear display lens. So I was going to grind the rivets that hold that plate and try and clean things up as I repaint the steering wheel white. While I am at though I thought it would be a neat detail to have the lens subtly light up when the ignition is on. I wondered if installing some mini lights (LED I guess) on each side would be possible? Nothing bright just a subtle glow is what I was thinking. I am not an electrical guru but can follow instructions. In fact, I will be as part of my restoration buying a new wiring harness and updating the electrical..and I sure hope it comes with instructions or Im sunk. Anyone ever thought to do this or have some possible solutions? Attached Images __________________ Progress thread for my 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=623848

09-20-2019, 12:06 PM	#2
msg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: GA Posts: 1,315	Re: Deluxe Steering wheel modification idea, not sure how to though I thought that maybe drilling holes at each end, just big enough to poke a little led light in. Attached Images __________________ Progress thread for my 66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=623848

09-21-2019, 12:05 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Deluxe Steering wheel modification idea, not sure how to though I think the biggest issue to overcome will be getting the power from the top of the column to the steering wheel thru some sort of contact ring. Something similar to the horn contact ring but with 12v instead of a ground that the horn works on. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

09-21-2019, 08:01 AM	#4
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09-21-2019, 09:56 PM	#5
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,776	Re: Deluxe Steering wheel modification idea, not sure how to though [QUOTE=mongocanfly;8596682]and I'm betting just a led would be way to bright...it would need dimmed down[/QUOTE I agree. I put a little green LED in my tach and its bright as hell. Coloring them with a Sharpie tones 'em down a notch or two.



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