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im tha best · 12-15-2009, 11:37 AM

Im looking into getting a new steering wheel cause at the moment, I have Grant GT wheel but its too dang small and its soo hard to turn when I'm moving slowly. So...I was wondering if i could see a few pics of steering wheels so I could get an idea of what i could do.

LOW DOUGH · 12-15-2009, 11:43 AM

put power steering on it. well, I acctualy like the big old factory wheels my self.

But, I know what you mean about it beeing hard to turn in say a parkinglot. That's why I put power steering on.

im tha best · 12-15-2009, 11:52 AM

i would put power steering but i dont have a pump, pullies, belts and all the stuff because i dont have the money for it

clos69 · 12-15-2009, 12:05 PM

Here is a thread I started awhile back... I'm going to go ahead and buy the wooden corvette wheel...I think it looks real sharp.
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=350184

LOW DOUGH · 12-15-2009, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by im tha best

i would put power steering but i dont have a pump, pullies, belts and all the stuff because i dont have the money for it

I sure understand that.

I got all my stuff from a junk yard. I am using an 80's?? pump and a 69-72 gear that came with the pitman arm. Also from a junk yard. that's one route you could maybe take.

miller6t9 · 12-15-2009, 01:39 PM

Corvette wheel, with '68 Camaro hub and Corvette horn button

71tahoe · 12-15-2009, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by im tha best

Im looking into getting a new steering wheel cause at the moment, I have Grant GT wheel but its too dang small and its soo hard to turn when I'm moving slowly. So...I was wondering if i could see a few pics of steering wheels so I could get an idea of what i could do.

Just always drive faster!!!

JK.

I drove a 71 with a grant and without power for many years. Even with 10" wide front wheels it would steer fairly easily (parallel parking was still a bit of a challenge but doable). Neglect the ball joints and tie rod ends for a little while and it would get a lot harder to steer. A little lube might go a long way.

big mike71 · 12-15-2009, 08:31 PM

What's your Grant wheel look like maybe we could trade I have a factory 17" black wheel.

**LEEVON** · 12-16-2009, 12:42 AM

Factory wheels do wonders for non power steering. In my opinion nothing looks better also. Especially the 67-68, they look great. If you find one I can restore it for you.

**special-K** · 12-16-2009, 06:16 AM

Power steering only matters when parking,basically.If you can`t find a decent original wheel,alot of guys are using the sport wheels from 88 up until air bags in 95?The can be had for pretty cheap and you may find one at the junkyard.Here`s a picture of one in my old`90 Blazer:

I see the later truck wheels used alot,too.any earlier GM wheel will work from a car.

12-15-2009, 11:37 AM	#1
im tha best Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 68	pics of steering wheels??? Im looking into getting a new steering wheel cause at the moment, I have Grant GT wheel but its too dang small and its soo hard to turn when I'm moving slowly. So...I was wondering if i could see a few pics of steering wheels so I could get an idea of what i could do. __________________ 68 Chevy C10 long box

12-15-2009, 11:43 AM	#2
LOW DOUGH I'M TRUCK CRAZY! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sachse, TEXAS Posts: 1,737	Re: pics of steering wheels??? put power steering on it. well, I acctualy like the big old factory wheels my self. But, I know what you mean about it beeing hard to turn in say a parkinglot. That's why I put power steering on.

12-15-2009, 11:52 AM	#3
im tha best Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 68	Re: pics of steering wheels??? i would put power steering but i dont have a pump, pullies, belts and all the stuff because i dont have the money for it __________________ 68 Chevy C10 long box

12-15-2009, 12:05 PM	#4
clos69 Its Topless Season!!!! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 1,657	Re: pics of steering wheels??? Here is a thread I started awhile back... I'm going to go ahead and buy the wooden corvette wheel...I think it looks real sharp. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=350184 __________________ -Carlos- The of America *1967 SWB Custom C-10* *(Celeste)* Join the *Patina Club*

12-15-2009, 01:39 PM	#6
miller6t9 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Rockingham, nc Posts: 166	Re: pics of steering wheels??? Corvette wheel, with '68 Camaro hub and Corvette horn button

12-15-2009, 08:31 PM	#8
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: pics of steering wheels??? What's your Grant wheel look like maybe we could trade I have a factory 17" black wheel. __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

12-16-2009, 12:42 AM	#9
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,897	Re: pics of steering wheels??? Factory wheels do wonders for non power steering. In my opinion nothing looks better also. Especially the 67-68, they look great. If you find one I can restore it for you. __________________ '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

12-16-2009, 06:16 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: pics of steering wheels??? Power steering only matters when parking,basically.If you can`t find a decent original wheel,alot of guys are using the sport wheels from 88 up until air bags in 95?The can be had for pretty cheap and you may find one at the junkyard.Here`s a picture of one in my old`90 Blazer: I see the later truck wheels used alot,too.any earlier GM wheel will work from a car. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

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