wood grain steering wheel owners.....? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

suspect · 10-08-2011, 02:44 PM

for those of you with wood grain steering wheels..........what are your pros & cons about the one/ones that you have? do you have one that you really like for particular reasons?

i've been looking at some on LMC, brothers, summitracing, etc. they all look nice, but some personal experiance from others would be good considering i can't see it in person before i buy.

thank you.

69heavychevy · 10-08-2011, 06:05 PM

I've had a Grant wood steering wheel on my truck for about 4 years now. Looks great, but the Texas heat finally got the best of it this year. It developed a couple of cracks in it, the only good thing is they're only visible up close.

fastwillie 696969 · 10-08-2011, 07:12 PM

i got a grant wood wheel too score it on cl for 75 bucks plus the horn button and adapter brand new

suspect · 10-09-2011, 10:44 AM

yeah, my dad had a 72 back when i was younger. i remember some minor splits in it, but i always had a liking for the wood wheels. the oklahoma winters are dry and summers pretty hot, so i'm hoping the truck being garage kept will prevent any damage.

fastwillie......that looks really nice. it looks like it's got a fat grip which should be comfortable. what diameter is your wheel?

bobs409 · 10-10-2011, 06:41 AM

I used to have one of these years ago. The only cons I can think of is when it rained, it would get a wet look to it and make your hands smell funny.

Not sure why and it probably doesn't happen to all of them.

I liked the wheel. It's around here somewhere...

fastwillie 696969 · 10-10-2011, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suspect

yeah, my dad had a 72 back when i was younger. i remember some minor splits in it, but i always had a liking for the wood wheels. the oklahoma winters are dry and summers pretty hot, so i'm hoping the truck being garage kept will prevent any damage.

fastwillie......that looks really nice. it looks like it's got a fat grip which should be comfortable. what diameter is your wheel?

15 inch ,its thick and nice to handle

**71blksuper4x4** · 10-10-2011, 12:25 PM

I would go with the repops of the camaro units. They just look nicer and are simulated wood but are more expensive. Trevor

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suspect Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 692	wood grain steering wheel owners.....? for those of you with wood grain steering wheels..........what are your pros & cons about the one/ones that you have? do you have one that you really like for particular reasons? i've been looking at some on LMC, brothers, summitracing, etc. they all look nice, but some personal experiance from others would be good considering i can't see it in person before i buy. thank you. __________________ Daniel 68 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503594 Romans 10:13 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

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69heavychevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Garland,TX Posts: 431	Re: wood grain steering wheel owners.....? I've had a Grant wood steering wheel on my truck for about 4 years now. Looks great, but the Texas heat finally got the best of it this year. It developed a couple of cracks in it, the only good thing is they're only visible up close. __________________ 80 C10 SWB Step Side - 350 w/ vortec heads, TH350, 12-bolt 3.73

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fastwillie 696969 ~Rest In Peace~ Join Date: May 2005 Location: CALIFORNIA NOR CAL Posts: 9,707	Re: wood grain steering wheel owners.....? i got a grant wood wheel too score it on cl for 75 bucks plus the horn button and adapter brand new Attached Images __________________ is it fast ? it has a lighting bolt donut? B___H please, I can remove 90% of your so called "beauty" with a kleenex

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suspect Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 692	Re: wood grain steering wheel owners.....? yeah, my dad had a 72 back when i was younger. i remember some minor splits in it, but i always had a liking for the wood wheels. the oklahoma winters are dry and summers pretty hot, so i'm hoping the truck being garage kept will prevent any damage. fastwillie......that looks really nice. it looks like it's got a fat grip which should be comfortable. what diameter is your wheel? __________________ Daniel 68 C10 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=503594 Romans 10:13 Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.

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bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: wood grain steering wheel owners.....? I used to have one of these years ago. The only cons I can think of is when it rained, it would get a wet look to it and make your hands smell funny. Not sure why and it probably doesn't happen to all of them. I liked the wheel. It's around here somewhere... __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

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71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: wood grain steering wheel owners.....? I would go with the repops of the camaro units. They just look nicer and are simulated wood but are more expensive. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever



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