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iceman777 · 07-31-2015, 02:05 PM

i had a grant after market steering wheel on my c10 truck, i am about to replace with old period wheel.
when i took the after market wheel off this cog thing was underneath,do i need to keep this on ? if so the new wheel will not fit any help please

chevy_mike · 07-31-2015, 02:10 PM

I think that was some part for the Grant adapter but I have never seen one like it. It is definitely not original to the steering column.

iceman777 · 07-31-2015, 02:20 PM

can you just put the steering wheel on the splines and do up the nut

padresag · 07-31-2015, 02:59 PM

if it is the stock type wheel that is the way that it works
ron

**The Rocknrod** · 07-31-2015, 03:06 PM

That's a column lock used in 70's GM columns, they probably used it for a spacer on yours if it is a mid 60 column.

iceman777 · 07-31-2015, 03:09 PM

just been doing a bit more reserch and its a locking plate,what i need to know is do you have to put it back on ?

**The Rocknrod** · 07-31-2015, 03:12 PM

Ohhhh it's a locking plate. That's interesting.

Do you have a 70's steering column or a mid 60's unit? No telling since it's not in your sig.

Cause my 64 doesn't use it.

iceman777 · 07-31-2015, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Ohhhh it's a locking plate. That's interesting.

Do you have a 70's steering column or a mid 60's unit? No telling since it's not in your sig.

Cause my 64 doesn't use it.

it a camaro column 67-69 if thats any help

chevy_mike · 07-31-2015, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by iceman777

it a camaro column 67-69 if thats any help

Ah, that's a big piece of the puzzle to leave out. I was thinking it was a stock C10 column. No idea on if you can leave it out, as I haven't worked with a Camaro column in years.

**Palf70Step** · 07-31-2015, 05:51 PM

It helps keep the turn-signal cancel cam piece tight against the column's upper bearing. I would imagine it would be better to keep it on and if it didn't have it, find the lock clip[ to keep it tight in place.

**The Rocknrod** · 07-31-2015, 05:52 PM

There should be a spring underneath it. I don't know if there will be enough tension to keep the whole assembly from being loose once the retaining spring/ring clip is put back on (above the ring you are showing). Does that make sense? Not sure if I'm explaining it properly. You could try it.

07-31-2015, 02:05 PM	#1
iceman777 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: oxfordshire in ENGLAND Posts: 100	Steering wheel i had a grant after market steering wheel on my c10 truck, i am about to replace with old period wheel. when i took the after market wheel off this cog thing was underneath,do i need to keep this on ? if so the new wheel will not fit any help please

07-31-2015, 02:10 PM	#2
chevy_mike Never Ending Projects Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,836	Re: Steering wheel I think that was some part for the Grant adapter but I have never seen one like it. It is definitely not original to the steering column. __________________ . 1965 C10 Panel, Tiki Express http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=506580 SOLD 1968 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod Hauler http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=313233 SOLD 1965 Chevy C10, Long, Fleetside, Hot Rod C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=415702 SOLD We were given two ears and one mouth for a reason... listen twice as much and speak half as often...

07-31-2015, 02:20 PM	#3
iceman777 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: oxfordshire in ENGLAND Posts: 100	Re: Steering wheel can you just put the steering wheel on the splines and do up the nut

07-31-2015, 02:59 PM	#4
padresag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Sidney,b.c. Posts: 4,425	Re: Steering wheel if it is the stock type wheel that is the way that it works ron

07-31-2015, 03:06 PM	#5
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Steering wheel That's a column lock used in 70's GM columns, they probably used it for a spacer on yours if it is a mid 60 column. __________________ 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?

07-31-2015, 03:09 PM	#6
iceman777 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: oxfordshire in ENGLAND Posts: 100	Re: Steering wheel just been doing a bit more reserch and its a locking plate,what i need to know is do you have to put it back on ?

07-31-2015, 03:12 PM	#7
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Steering wheel Ohhhh it's a locking plate. That's interesting. Do you have a 70's steering column or a mid 60's unit? No telling since it's not in your sig. Cause my 64 doesn't use it. __________________ 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?

07-31-2015, 05:51 PM	#10
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,226	Re: Steering wheel It helps keep the turn-signal cancel cam piece tight against the column's upper bearing. I would imagine it would be better to keep it on and if it didn't have it, find the lock clip[ to keep it tight in place. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

07-31-2015, 05:52 PM	#11
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Steering wheel There should be a spring underneath it. I don't know if there will be enough tension to keep the whole assembly from being loose once the retaining spring/ring clip is put back on (above the ring you are showing). Does that make sense? Not sure if I'm explaining it properly. You could try it. __________________ 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?



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