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markeb01 · 06-27-2010, 04:02 PM

Selection of the “right” steering wheel should be one of the highest selection priorities, since you’ll be looking at it every time you’re in the seat, and it’s the human interface to operating the vehicle. The wrong wheel can ruin the experience.

My personal favorite steering wheel size is 14.5”, whether it’s a vintage Covico wheel like mine, or a later design padded leather wheel. I also have power steering, so the need for a large factory wheel isn’t important. The design should compliment the rest of the interior and overall theme of the truck. I had a LeCarra wheel in my truck for a while. It fit well and was very comfortable but looked out of place.

I’ve always loved Covico wheels, so when I finally found a decent example that was it.

If I still had manual steering I would buy one of the new reproduction 1959-60 Impala wheels, in my opinion the most beautiful factory wheel ever designed. Unfortunately for an old guy like me with a gut, it also uses up a lot of valuable space.

http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-st...1959-1960.html

The smaller 15” retro version is very poor quality and should be avoided:

http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-st...l?dept_id=1714

If billet best fits your design concept, here are a few places that offer billet steering wheels:

http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/steering_wheels.asp
http://www.billetspecialties.com/subcategory.asp?cid=12
http://www.coloradocustom.com/Produc...ubCategoryID=1
http://www.elitebillet.com/category....5?categoryId=4

Amazon.com: CFR Performance - Billet Aluminum...http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/steeringwheels.html

Virtually any of them will fit a stock GM column by using the correct adapter. There are several adapter styles depending on what type wheel is being mounted. If Summit or Jegs doesn’t have the right one, eBay almost always does:

And here are few threads with pics from some earlier threads which you may have already seen:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...steering+wheel
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...steering+wheel
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...steering+wheel

And to stay on topic, here’s a shot of my original bench seat after I added a Seatz upholstery kit!

shrunken66stroker · 06-27-2010, 04:56 PM

You're right about steering wheel choice. It's something I've been thinking about for a long time and I'm closing in on it. After looking at pictures of what I had in mind already and taking a few from what you posted, I think I've narrowed it down to a few choices. The Billet Specialties outlaw, BS Classic or the old tried and true classic Chevy wheel. My truck is sort of a road track inspired build. Air Ride system, 13" disks all the way around and an LS2 with a 5 speed. I want a wheel to compliment the theme. I'm leaning toward the 15" Outlaw in black or gray at the moment.

REDNOSE65 · 06-28-2010, 04:56 PM

REDNOSE65 · 07-02-2010, 08:37 PM

Demmit_Hemmit's 65 · 07-02-2010, 08:55 PM

here's mine

**jocko** · 07-02-2010, 11:04 PM

66 option Z62 "custom comfort seat". And yes, it IS comfortable.

REDNOSE65 · 08-03-2010, 04:43 PM

REDNOSE65 · 08-13-2010, 02:39 PM

stilkikin · 08-13-2010, 03:52 PM

This seems like the right place to put this. Is anyone running a bench thats not as wide as factory? I found one recently that measures 49 3/4 wide with a shifter cutout in the middle. The factory bench as I measured is 58 inches. Do you think this would be bothersome enough to scrap the idea?

*blackedoutharley* · 08-13-2010, 03:56 PM

SCOTI · 08-13-2010, 10:50 PM

What it came with & what it now has....

**Captainfab** · 08-14-2010, 12:36 AM

Those buddy buckets look nice Scot. Are they a bolt in for the '60-'66's?

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

What it came with & what it now has....

HSkinner · 08-14-2010, 01:00 AM

will a 68 bench seat fit in a 65?

SCOTI · 08-14-2010, 01:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Those buddy buckets look nice Scot. Are they a bolt in for the '60-'66's?

Quote:

Originally Posted by HSkinner

will a 68 bench seat fit in a 65?

Yep x2.

REDNOSE65 · 08-18-2010, 10:44 AM

QWYKTRUK · 08-18-2010, 01:17 PM

REDNOSE65 · 08-18-2010, 03:38 PM

thunder71 · 08-18-2010, 04:47 PM

mine

glendale · 08-18-2010, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by REDNOSE65

red nose i think you may have a truck problem!or you really like bench seats..

texinky · 08-18-2010, 11:35 PM

Hey, Bugeyev8, thanks for the pics of the Dodge seat install....
I have a Dodge seat also in my project stash for my '62 C10 also!!!

Mr Pops · 08-19-2010, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

66 option Z62 "custom comfort seat". And yes, it IS comfortable.

Wow, I have the exact same seat in my garage that I kept from my old 66 GMC. Its got a few imperfections, but its in pretty good shape. (Not for sale) I'll grab a pic when I blow the dust off it.

REDNOSE65 · 08-19-2010, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glendale

red nose i think you may have a truck problem!or you really like bench seats..

It's both...Ha! Ha! I started this thread to get different ideas to do my bench seat. Mine is done just to get my truck on the street sooner, but it will get re-done later on. I know what I want, Just seeing different ideas.

lotus · 08-19-2010, 09:39 AM

Here is a pic of the seat of the truck I am supposed to get on Sunday.

REDNOSE65 · 08-19-2010, 09:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotus

Here is a pic of the seat of the truck I am supposed to get on Sunday.

Similar to mine...

halfcockedcustoms · 08-19-2010, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTI

What it came with & what it now has....

What are those buckets out of?

06-27-2010, 04:02 PM	#76
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!! Selection of the “right” steering wheel should be one of the highest selection priorities, since you’ll be looking at it every time you’re in the seat, and it’s the human interface to operating the vehicle. The wrong wheel can ruin the experience. My personal favorite steering wheel size is 14.5”, whether it’s a vintage Covico wheel like mine, or a later design padded leather wheel. I also have power steering, so the need for a large factory wheel isn’t important. The design should compliment the rest of the interior and overall theme of the truck. I had a LeCarra wheel in my truck for a while. It fit well and was very comfortable but looked out of place. I’ve always loved Covico wheels, so when I finally found a decent example that was it. If I still had manual steering I would buy one of the new reproduction 1959-60 Impala wheels, in my opinion the most beautiful factory wheel ever designed. Unfortunately for an old guy like me with a gut, it also uses up a lot of valuable space. http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-st...1959-1960.html The smaller 15” retro version is very poor quality and should be avoided: http://www.classicchevy.com/chevy-st...l?dept_id=1714 If billet best fits your design concept, here are a few places that offer billet steering wheels: http://www.newstalgiawheel.com/steering_wheels.asp http://www.billetspecialties.com/subcategory.asp?cid=12 http://www.coloradocustom.com/Produc...ubCategoryID=1 http://www.elitebillet.com/category....5?categoryId=4 Amazon.com: CFR Performance - Billet Aluminum...http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/steeringwheels.html Virtually any of them will fit a stock GM column by using the correct adapter. There are several adapter styles depending on what type wheel is being mounted. If Summit or Jegs doesn’t have the right one, eBay almost always does: And here are few threads with pics from some earlier threads which you may have already seen: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...steering+wheel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...steering+wheel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...steering+wheel And to stay on topic, here’s a shot of my original bench seat after I added a Seatz upholstery kit! __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

06-27-2010, 04:56 PM	#77
shrunken66stroker Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Las Vegas, Nv Posts: 954	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!! You're right about steering wheel choice. It's something I've been thinking about for a long time and I'm closing in on it. After looking at pictures of what I had in mind already and taking a few from what you posted, I think I've narrowed it down to a few choices. The Billet Specialties outlaw, BS Classic or the old tried and true classic Chevy wheel. My truck is sort of a road track inspired build. Air Ride system, 13" disks all the way around and an LS2 with a 5 speed. I want a wheel to compliment the theme. I'm leaning toward the 15" Outlaw in black or gray at the moment. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...54#post3194654

06-28-2010, 04:56 PM	#78
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!! __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518 Last edited by REDNOSE65; 06-28-2010 at 05:01 PM.

07-02-2010, 08:37 PM	#79
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!! __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

07-02-2010, 08:55 PM	#80
Demmit_Hemmit's 65 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peru, Indiana Posts: 741	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!! here's mine Attached Images

07-02-2010, 11:04 PM	#81
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!! 66 option Z62 "custom comfort seat". And yes, it IS comfortable. Attached Images

08-03-2010, 04:43 PM	#82
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!! __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

08-13-2010, 02:39 PM	#83
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!! __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

08-13-2010, 03:52 PM	#84
stilkikin Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Knoxville TN Posts: 28	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!! This seems like the right place to put this. Is anyone running a bench thats not as wide as factory? I found one recently that measures 49 3/4 wide with a shifter cutout in the middle. The factory bench as I measured is 58 inches. Do you think this would be bothersome enough to scrap the idea?

08-13-2010, 03:56 PM	#85
blackedoutharley Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Plumas Lake, Ca. Posts: 1,009	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!!

08-13-2010, 10:50 PM	#86
SCOTI Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: DALLAS,TX Posts: 22,066	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!! What it came with & what it now has.... Attached Images __________________ 67SWB-B.B.RetroRod 64SWB-Recycle 89CCDually-Driver/Tow Truck 99CCSWB Driver All Fleetsides @rattlecankustoms in IG Building a small, high rpm engine with the perfect bore, stroke and rod ratio is very impressive. It's like a highly skilled Morrocan sword fighter with a Damascus Steel Scimitar..... *Cubic inches is like Indiana Jones with a cheap pistol.*

08-14-2010, 01:00 AM	#88
HSkinner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Snowflake Az. Posts: 86	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!! will a 68 bench seat fit in a 65?

08-18-2010, 10:44 AM	#90
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!! __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518

08-18-2010, 01:17 PM	#91
QWYKTRUK Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: AZ. Posts: 205	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!!

08-18-2010, 03:38 PM	#92
REDNOSE65 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DALLAS, TEXAS Posts: 1,908	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!! __________________ RED NOSE '65 LOS HITTERS C.C DALLAS, TEXAS The making of a Red Nose... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=396518



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08-18-2010, 04:47 PM	#93
thunder71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Carolina Coast Posts: 582	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!! mine Attached Images

08-18-2010, 11:35 PM	#95
texinky Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 2	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!! Hey, Bugeyev8, thanks for the pics of the Dodge seat install.... I have a Dodge seat also in my project stash for my '62 C10 also!!! Last edited by texinky; 08-18-2010 at 11:40 PM.

08-19-2010, 09:39 AM	#98
lotus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bakersfield CA Posts: 33	Re: 60-66 Seats...post pics!!! Here is a pic of the seat of the truck I am supposed to get on Sunday.

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