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1956chevtruck · 04-25-2011, 07:20 PM

Well I finally got my original steering wheel put in today. Which one do you like better? I know my favorite! Old School Rocks!

Newtz67 · 04-25-2011, 07:29 PM

Well ten years ago I wouldn't have said this, but old school does rock! haha

**LEEVON** · 04-25-2011, 07:33 PM

I hate, hate, hate aftermarket steering wheels (sorry) so I love the new/old look!

**CHIZZLER** · 04-25-2011, 08:03 PM

old school.

shane o · 04-25-2011, 09:29 PM

I all for the old one. Here is mine.

sweet70beast · 04-25-2011, 11:05 PM

Old school for sure!

tmoble · 04-25-2011, 11:27 PM

is that one of the re-pop wheels selling for about $200? How did you go about painting it? any problems?

Kim57 · 04-26-2011, 12:19 AM

Definitely old school.
Kim

1956chevtruck · 04-26-2011, 12:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tmoble

is that one of the re-pop wheels selling for about $200? How did you go about painting it? any problems?

No it's the original. It had cracks in it but, POR 15 has a kit that you can fill the cracks with. Here's the webpage:

http://www.por15.com/STEERING-WHEEL-...ductinfo/SWRK/

I didn't buy the whole kit I just bought the ingredients to do the repair, I already have rasps, files, and all of the other body work tools.

Epoxy primer and then body colour. Single stage Dupont Ful-Thane urethane. It turned out great. I'll keep you posted on how the paint holds up.
Byron

bobinbc · 04-26-2011, 12:34 AM

You know, every time I look at your truck I realize I need to sell my pile o parts and take a trip down to the island with a suitcase full of cash!

Love it! I have one of those hanging on the wall in the shop, hmmm....

edge · 04-26-2011, 06:57 AM

i like the change...and the tennis ball trick too. Truck looks real good.

entourageguy · 04-26-2011, 09:26 AM

Would love to put an old one in mine. Will an original wheel work on an aftermarket column like a flaming river? I know it has an adaptor for a gm wheel?

Brian

1956chevtruck · 04-26-2011, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entourageguy

Would love to put an old one in mine. Will an original wheel work on an aftermarket column like a flaming river? I know it has an adaptor for a gm wheel?

Brian

That I don't know, my column is out pf a 1970 Chevy van.
Byron

entourageguy · 04-26-2011, 10:09 AM

and the wheel is original from truck? Did you have to do much to put it on?
just checked with my column and they say 69-74 gm steering wheel.

entourageguy · 04-26-2011, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shane o

I all for the old one. Here is mine.

Shane o
Love that wheel. Looks to be a good colour for my truck.

What year is this wheel? What column do you have it on?
Thanks .. Brian

MrDude_1 · 04-26-2011, 10:59 AM

I like the LOOK of the old one.
I like the feel of thicker, smaller new-ish wheels... but i hate most generic aftermarket wheels.

it would be really cool if someone made a custom wheel that looked old, but had a smaller diameter with a thicker rim to grab.

65panelrat · 04-26-2011, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leevon

i hate, hate, hate aftermarket steering wheels (sorry) so i love the new/old look!

x2!

Atomsplitter · 04-26-2011, 06:42 PM

Love the old school look 1956chevtruck, it's perfect for your truck.

I have a generic GM column and want to put my old 49-52 Chevy Deluxe steering wheel on it (It even says "Chevrolet" on the horn ring).
Does anyone make an adaptor?

bobinbc · 04-27-2011, 12:16 AM

That wheel would look great in your truck.

I used a restored wheel from a 67 Chevelle SS on my last truck on a van tilt, I loved the feel of the skinny rim in my fat hands....

1956chevtruck · 04-27-2011, 01:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by entourageguy

and the wheel is original from truck? Did you have to do much to put it on?
just checked with my column and they say 69-74 gm steering wheel.

Didn't have to do anything, the splines are the same (aren't you happy we drive Chevs ... 57 to 70 they didn't change the splines). Yes it's the original wheel from the truck. That's the original horn button. The guts underneath the horn button are important. They will work with this column, you just have to get a little creative with the wire from underneath the collar of the wheel.
Thanks Byron

1956chevtruck · 04-27-2011, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Atomsplitter

Love the old school look 1956chevtruck, it's perfect for your truck.

I have a generic GM column and want to put my old 49-52 Chevy Deluxe steering wheel on it (It even says "Chevrolet" on the horn ring).
Does anyone make an adaptor?

I don't know of an adapter and that is a great wheel also!
Byron

entourageguy · 04-27-2011, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1956chevtruck

I don't know of an adapter and that is a great wheel also!
Byron

You could send that up to me and I'll see if it fits mine

Atomsplitter · 04-28-2011, 06:15 PM

I tried it in place of the current steering wheel and it seems a bit too big in diameter so I may let it go.

Rude Dude · 05-01-2011, 11:40 AM

Iditit has an adapter for early wheels to fill in gap between early steering wheel and tilt colum here is the link.

http://www.ididitinc.com/accessory_p...aptors.htm#top

04-25-2011, 07:20 PM	#1
1956chevtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Qualicum Beach British Columbia Canada Posts: 132	New/Old Steering Wheel Well I finally got my original steering wheel put in today. Which one do you like better? I know my favorite! Old School Rocks! Attached Images

04-25-2011, 07:29 PM	#2
Newtz67 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: A t w a t e r, Ca Posts: 1,201	Re: New/Old Steering Wheel Well ten years ago I wouldn't have said this, but old school does rock! haha __________________ My '67 short wide Our '68 Burb My '04 Z71 The '54 Belair The '69 Cadillac

04-25-2011, 07:33 PM	#3
LEEVON Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,919	Re: New/Old Steering Wheel I hate, hate, hate aftermarket steering wheels (sorry) so I love the new/old look! __________________ '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 Last edited by LEEVON; 04-25-2011 at 07:33 PM.

04-25-2011, 08:03 PM	#4
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: New/Old Steering Wheel old school. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

04-25-2011, 09:29 PM	#5
shane o Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Sandy Utah Posts: 30	Re: New/Old Steering Wheel I all for the old one. Here is mine. Attached Images

04-25-2011, 11:05 PM	#6
sweet70beast Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shelley Idaho Posts: 876	Re: New/Old Steering Wheel Old school for sure! __________________ 1970 Nova 327/T5 (my 1st car) 1971 K-20 350/350/205 (winter DD) 1953 GMC Suburban 1968 Chevy Bel Air 1976 Chev C-10 1972 Skylark (suncoupe) 1 of 3943 made

04-25-2011, 11:27 PM	#7
tmoble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Glendale, Az Posts: 1,062	Re: New/Old Steering Wheel is that one of the re-pop wheels selling for about $200? How did you go about painting it? any problems?

04-26-2011, 12:19 AM	#8
Kim57 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Corona, California Posts: 7,998	Re: New/Old Steering Wheel Definitely old school. Kim

04-26-2011, 12:34 AM	#10
bobinbc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, Courtenay B.C. CANADA Posts: 578	Re: New/Old Steering Wheel You know, every time I look at your truck I realize I need to sell my pile o parts and take a trip down to the island with a suitcase full of cash! Love it! I have one of those hanging on the wall in the shop, hmmm.... __________________ 1962 Chevy blue SBFS 1957 Chevy yellow SBSS 1956 GMC red SBSS Nov 2017 ToTM https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cana...geChevyTrucks/ Last edited by bobinbc; 04-26-2011 at 12:35 AM. Reason: spellin

04-26-2011, 06:57 AM	#11
edge Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: ky Posts: 89	Re: New/Old Steering Wheel i like the change...and the tennis ball trick too. Truck looks real good.

04-26-2011, 09:26 AM	#12
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: New/Old Steering Wheel Would love to put an old one in mine. Will an original wheel work on an aftermarket column like a flaming river? I know it has an adaptor for a gm wheel? Brian __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited

04-26-2011, 10:09 AM	#14
entourageguy Yellow truck club Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Barrie Ontario Posts: 2,080	Re: New/Old Steering Wheel and the wheel is original from truck? Did you have to do much to put it on? just checked with my column and they say 69-74 gm steering wheel. __________________ ................................................................ Brian ...... My hub garage address http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/59apache I gue$$ everything has it'$ price ALL GONE NOW *59 Chev Apache* *PRAISE THE LOWERED* 350 700r lokar shifter power MII front end, shockwaves tilt, 4 wheel discs 4-link and bags 10 bolt limited Last edited by entourageguy; 04-26-2011 at 10:11 AM.

04-26-2011, 10:59 AM	#16
MrDude_1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 311	Re: New/Old Steering Wheel I like the LOOK of the old one. I like the feel of thicker, smaller new-ish wheels... but i hate most generic aftermarket wheels. it would be really cool if someone made a custom wheel that looked old, but had a smaller diameter with a thicker rim to grab.

04-26-2011, 06:42 PM	#18
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: New/Old Steering Wheel Love the old school look 1956chevtruck, it's perfect for your truck. I have a generic GM column and want to put my old 49-52 Chevy Deluxe steering wheel on it (It even says "Chevrolet" on the horn ring). Does anyone make an adaptor?

04-27-2011, 12:16 AM	#19
bobinbc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, Courtenay B.C. CANADA Posts: 578	Re: New/Old Steering Wheel That wheel would look great in your truck. I used a restored wheel from a 67 Chevelle SS on my last truck on a van tilt, I loved the feel of the skinny rim in my fat hands.... __________________ 1962 Chevy blue SBFS 1957 Chevy yellow SBSS 1956 GMC red SBSS Nov 2017 ToTM https://www.facebook.com/groups/Cana...geChevyTrucks/



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04-28-2011, 06:15 PM	#23
Atomsplitter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 514	Re: New/Old Steering Wheel I tried it in place of the current steering wheel and it seems a bit too big in diameter so I may let it go.

05-01-2011, 11:40 AM	#24
Rude Dude Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Glendale Arizona Posts: 1,188	Re: New/Old Steering Wheel Iditit has an adapter for early wheels to fill in gap between early steering wheel and tilt colum here is the link. http://www.ididitinc.com/accessory_p...aptors.htm#top

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