I need schooled on steering wheels - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1970pelle · 01-13-2008, 01:57 PM

I'm wanting to change the steering wheel on my 86 C10.I want something other than OEM.Years ago we used Vega GT steering wheels.I have looked over E-bay and the parts catalogs.Also searched the topic.I'm not wanting to spend a bunch.But what to stay away from,pros/cons.Thanks in advance you guys always have the answers.KA

chevymotocross · 01-13-2008, 02:32 PM

Personally, I'd go with a grant wheel. I just installed one on my 87. It's much thicker than the stock wheel, so it feels better, looks cool, and installed easily. Grant makes an easy installation kit for these trucks. Grant number 3196. Pick a Grant wheel you like, and get the 3196 installation kit. These are available at your local parts stores.

**lolife99** · 01-13-2008, 02:43 PM

Any GM wheel will bolt on your column,... as long as you stay pre-95. The 95-up wheels were usually "air bag" steering wheels. Vega GT wheels were also a favorite of mine. I like the '70 Chevelle 3-spoke cushion grip wheel. They are also available as a reproduction wheel,... so you don't pay for a junky used one.

Slonaker · 01-13-2008, 05:22 PM

Believe it or not, Chevettes had a nice looking steering wheel. I have one in my '37.

My C10 has an '88 and up pickup wheel.

http://www.chevettes.com/imagebrowse...a&chevnum=1734

Slonaker

**old Rusty C10** · 01-13-2008, 06:20 PM

i love the look of the wood wheels that are sold in LMC and by grant

*78 Chevyrado* · 01-16-2008, 02:31 PM

If ya like the the wheels in 88-91 (I think) blazers, they are different and bolt right up..... otherwise I like grant, I've had two of them.

swb85 · 01-17-2008, 04:30 AM

Here's mine, it's a Grant Classic wheel and I love it! The blue on the horn cap is darker than the picture shows, the flash really lightened it up. It's actually the same color as my truck.

TexasJeff · 01-17-2008, 11:52 PM

I don't have a picture of mine, but I have a late 70's early 80's camaro wheel on my truck, it is much smaller diameter than the stcok truck one, and is thicker too.

1970pelle · 02-04-2008, 07:50 AM

Well I went with a early 70's GM steering wheel.Just needed scrubbed and freshed up.For my horn button I had a Harley dodad laying around,and it was the same size as the oem one.Its a handle bar grip cap.I'm pleased.But that dosen't take much.Thanks again for the info.

chev74 · 02-04-2008, 10:03 AM

damn guys.... now you got me thinking i want a new steering wheel

**LEEVON** · 02-04-2008, 11:33 AM

I like these from 88-94 chevrolet trucks. I think they look clean and stock in 73-87's. They're only a little bit smaller in diameter. Got one off a board member here for $30 and didn't need any adapters and the horn worked perfectly as a bonus.

1970pelle · 02-04-2008, 01:33 PM

I have $26.00 buck in the whole deal.Used steering wheel,new HD horn button from the 1/2 off table at the local HD store,1 can of gloss black dye.And a couple of hours cleaning with a tooth bruch and hot!!!! soapy water.=lots of enjoyment.Hey I'm a cheap date anyway.

dale3goodwrench · 02-04-2008, 10:21 PM

I got the same wheel yesterday at the local Upullandpay junkyard for $8. Mine says Chevolet on the horn button though.

01-13-2008, 01:57 PM	#1
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	I need schooled on steering wheels I'm wanting to change the steering wheel on my 86 C10.I want something other than OEM.Years ago we used Vega GT steering wheels.I have looked over E-bay and the parts catalogs.Also searched the topic.I'm not wanting to spend a bunch.But what to stay away from,pros/cons.Thanks in advance you guys always have the answers.KA

01-13-2008, 02:32 PM	#2
chevymotocross Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: East Haven, CT Posts: 882	Re: I need schooled on steering wheels Personally, I'd go with a grant wheel. I just installed one on my 87. It's much thicker than the stock wheel, so it feels better, looks cool, and installed easily. Grant makes an easy installation kit for these trucks. Grant number 3196. Pick a Grant wheel you like, and get the 3196 installation kit. These are available at your local parts stores. Last edited by chevymotocross; 01-13-2008 at 02:32 PM.

01-13-2008, 02:43 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,717	Re: I need schooled on steering wheels Any GM wheel will bolt on your column,... as long as you stay pre-95. The 95-up wheels were usually "air bag" steering wheels. Vega GT wheels were also a favorite of mine. I like the '70 Chevelle 3-spoke cushion grip wheel. They are also available as a reproduction wheel,... so you don't pay for a junky used one. __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

01-13-2008, 05:22 PM	#4
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	Re: I need schooled on steering wheels Believe it or not, Chevettes had a nice looking steering wheel. I have one in my '37. My C10 has an '88 and up pickup wheel. http://www.chevettes.com/imagebrowse...a&chevnum=1734 Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

01-13-2008, 06:20 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	Re: I need schooled on steering wheels i love the look of the wood wheels that are sold in LMC and by grant __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

01-16-2008, 02:31 PM	#6
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: I need schooled on steering wheels If ya like the the wheels in 88-91 (I think) blazers, they are different and bolt right up..... otherwise I like grant, I've had two of them. Last edited by 78 Chevyrado; 01-16-2008 at 02:32 PM.

01-17-2008, 04:30 AM	#7
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: I need schooled on steering wheels Here's mine, it's a Grant Classic wheel and I love it! The blue on the horn cap is darker than the picture shows, the flash really lightened it up. It's actually the same color as my truck. __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

01-17-2008, 11:52 PM	#8
TexasJeff Don't Crush em Restore em Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Pinehurst, Texas Posts: 764	Re: I need schooled on steering wheels I don't have a picture of mine, but I have a late 70's early 80's camaro wheel on my truck, it is much smaller diameter than the stcok truck one, and is thicker too. __________________ TexasJeff 2009 Silver with Linen Interior Cadillac DTS 1990 Red with White Top and Interior Ford Mustang GT convertible 1998 Red with Gray Interior, C3500 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

02-04-2008, 07:50 AM	#9
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	Re: I need schooled on steering wheels Well I went with a early 70's GM steering wheel.Just needed scrubbed and freshed up.For my horn button I had a Harley dodad laying around,and it was the same size as the oem one.Its a handle bar grip cap.I'm pleased.But that dosen't take much.Thanks again for the info. Last edited by 1970pelle; 09-25-2009 at 01:26 AM.

02-04-2008, 10:03 AM	#10
chev74 Addicted to Chevy Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Tyler, Tx Posts: 857	Re: I need schooled on steering wheels damn guys.... now you got me thinking i want a new steering wheel

02-04-2008, 11:33 AM	#11
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,919	Re: I need schooled on steering wheels I like these from 88-94 chevrolet trucks. I think they look clean and stock in 73-87's. They're only a little bit smaller in diameter. Got one off a board member here for $30 and didn't need any adapters and the horn worked perfectly as a bonus. __________________ '86 GMC C30 Crew ~ '86 C20 Crew ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '74K10 ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

02-04-2008, 01:33 PM	#12
1970pelle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: N.E. Florida Posts: 500	Re: I need schooled on steering wheels I have $26.00 buck in the whole deal.Used steering wheel,new HD horn button from the 1/2 off table at the local HD store,1 can of gloss black dye.And a couple of hours cleaning with a tooth bruch and hot!!!! soapy water.=lots of enjoyment.Hey I'm a cheap date anyway. Last edited by 1970pelle; 02-04-2008 at 01:35 PM. Reason: spelling

02-04-2008, 10:21 PM	#13
dale3goodwrench Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cincinnati,ohio Posts: 53	Re: I need schooled on steering wheels I got the same wheel yesterday at the local Upullandpay junkyard for $8. Mine says Chevolet on the horn button though.

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