Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

bigmoe · 01-31-2022, 10:46 AM

I have a Classic Performance tilt column with an aftermarket steering wheel. I feel the steering wheel looks out of place, too modern. I'm thinking I'd like to find a vintage GM wheel from the era of the truck. A C10 deluxe wheel or an Impala/Belair/Biscayne style. The description in their listing says "fits most aftermarket hubs/wheels". I have no idea if the old wheels will fit this column though. Anyone know?

**The Rocknrod** · 01-31-2022, 10:53 AM

No I don't know. Has to be someone who has tried it here though.

bigmoe · 01-31-2022, 02:16 PM

I did a little more research on my column. Part number is TC-#30-FB. Their website also says you can fit any 67-94 GM steering wheel. Hmm what about 65?

Deadbird · 01-31-2022, 06:03 PM

I got an original Impala wheel to work great with a new I Did It column.

bigmoe · 01-31-2022, 06:15 PM

Good to know.

**72cs20** · 01-31-2022, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmoe

I have a Classic Performance tilt column with an aftermarket steering wheel. I feel the steering wheel looks out of place, too modern. I'm thinking I'd like to find a vintage GM wheel from the era of the truck. A C10 deluxe wheel or an Impala/Belair/Biscayne style. The description in their listing says "fits most aftermarket hubs/wheels". I have no idea if the old wheels will fit this column though. Anyone know?

You will need to drill the older wheel at about the 10:30 position for the horn button pass through. I did this with a 64 Impala wheel that I had on my 66 truck with an Ididit column. Ididit has the procedure on their website, and on Youtube I think. The Classic Performance column probably uses the same 10:30 horn button pass through.

bigmoe · 03-16-2022, 11:12 AM

I picked up this Impala wheel cheap. I'll need to fill the cracks and paint. Could be tricky to patch the cracks right beside the chrome trim. It only has 3 of the 4 little chrome rings though and I have no idea where to get a replacement.

A buddy also has a 65 Belair wheel he says is in nice shape (he says no cracks) but it'll be a few weeks till he can get it. He doesn't think it has the 4 little chrome rings.

I ordered the Iditit adapter kit (2612100040) hoping it will work with my Classic Performance column.

61hawk · 03-16-2022, 07:33 PM

I am installing an Ididit column with the original steering wheel, you need to use their steering wheel kit to make up the gap between the wheel and column.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/idt-2612100040

vin63 · 03-17-2022, 06:51 PM

Generally, the splines on the early Chevy steering wheels are the same, but it's the shape and depth of the steering wheel hub that can leave a gap between the wheel and the column. I also went with an Ididit Retro Series column and reduced the diameter of a deluxe (Biscayne) steering wheel.

61hawk · 03-17-2022, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

Generally, the splines on the early Chevy steering wheels are the same, but it's the shape and depth of the steering wheel hub that can leave a gap between the wheel and the column. I also went with an Ididit Retro Series column and reduced the diameter of a deluxe (Biscayne) steering wheel.

Weird, it looks like that Biscayne wheel didn't need the filler ring to match the diameter of the retro column... I have the same column but am using a truck Deluxe wheel and it obviously needs the filler ring.

bigmoe · 03-18-2022, 02:36 PM

The two tone is cool. My interior is black seats and silver paint.

01-31-2022, 10:46 AM	#1
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 995	Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? I have a Classic Performance tilt column with an aftermarket steering wheel. I feel the steering wheel looks out of place, too modern. I'm thinking I'd like to find a vintage GM wheel from the era of the truck. A C10 deluxe wheel or an Impala/Belair/Biscayne style. The description in their listing says "fits most aftermarket hubs/wheels". I have no idea if the old wheels will fit this column though. Anyone know?

01-31-2022, 10:53 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? No I don't know. Has to be someone who has tried it here though. __________________ 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?

01-31-2022, 06:03 PM	#4
Deadbird Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mansfield, IL Posts: 5	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? I got an original Impala wheel to work great with a new I Did It column. Attached Images

01-31-2022, 06:15 PM	#5
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 995	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? Good to know.

03-16-2022, 11:12 AM	#7
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 995	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? I picked up this Impala wheel cheap. I'll need to fill the cracks and paint. Could be tricky to patch the cracks right beside the chrome trim. It only has 3 of the 4 little chrome rings though and I have no idea where to get a replacement. A buddy also has a 65 Belair wheel he says is in nice shape (he says no cracks) but it'll be a few weeks till he can get it. He doesn't think it has the 4 little chrome rings. I ordered the Iditit adapter kit (2612100040) hoping it will work with my Classic Performance column. Attached Images

01-31-2022, 02:16 PM	#3
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 995	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? I did a little more research on my column. Part number is TC-#30-FB. Their website also says you can fit any 67-94 GM steering wheel. Hmm what about 65? Last edited by bigmoe; 01-31-2022 at 02:27 PM.

03-16-2022, 07:33 PM	#8
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 324	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? I am installing an Ididit column with the original steering wheel, you need to use their steering wheel kit to make up the gap between the wheel and column. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/idt-2612100040

03-17-2022, 06:51 PM	#9
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? Generally, the splines on the early Chevy steering wheels are the same, but it's the shape and depth of the steering wheel hub that can leave a gap between the wheel and the column. I also went with an Ididit Retro Series column and reduced the diameter of a deluxe (Biscayne) steering wheel. Attached Images __________________ 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

03-18-2022, 02:36 PM	#11
bigmoe Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 995	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? The two tone is cool. My interior is black seats and silver paint. Last edited by bigmoe; 03-18-2022 at 05:41 PM.



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