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JOHNORO · 01-10-2008, 04:23 PM

I just ordered my tilt from mel @ classicbowties should get it by the weekend what steering wheel did you go with ? pics would help I also want to know what is involved in putting in the after market or a different steering wheel than the one that it came originally with ?....thanks

bouncytruck · 01-10-2008, 06:09 PM

I love the classic but luxurious look of the woodgrain wheels like you have on a clean, stock(ish) Blazer. I believe there are some after market look alikes that have a smaller, more drivable diameter than the stock wheel.

JOHNORO · 01-10-2008, 07:51 PM

thanks for the input I looked at a few on simon's web site
http://1972c5.com/
I was leaning toward somthing like the one he has on his blazer
a simple smaller than stock black one will do ..

**KevsClassics** · 01-10-2008, 08:06 PM

I Had ONE From A 94 Silverado. I Liked The Grip, The Size And The Looks.

**jaros44sr** · 01-11-2008, 05:06 AM

I can't think of a better pick then the woodgrain or padded '67 corvette replica, seems to fit the era. Mine is from Classic Ind., pic of the woodgrain one looks right on, is that original? If that was in my truck, I wouldn't change anything J.

**Tom Vogel** · 01-11-2008, 05:44 AM

You know what Id really like to do? There is a guy who manufactures repops of original classic (like 55-57 chev etc.); however they are smaller in diameter than the old original hoops. The problem is, it costs a bunch of money to do the first one to make the dies to produce them.
I think a stock chev or GMC wheel that has a more modern small diameter would be so cool, but it would take a sizable number of purchasers to make it doable.

RustyParts · 01-11-2008, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KevsClassics

I Had ONE From A 94 Silverado. I Liked The Grip, The Size And The Looks.

I Agree.

LUV2XCLR8 · 01-11-2008, 09:56 AM

"gq"

EFI70Blazer · 01-11-2008, 02:45 PM

I like this one also.

Is that out of a 69 Camaro with deluxe steering wheel option.

**OleSenna** · 01-11-2008, 06:43 PM

Hey, johnoro, this is off-topic, but where did you get the weatherstripping rubber for your Blazer. Is that just the standard stuff that most or all vendors carry? And is there a kit that includes what look like rubberized caps on the corners of the windshield frame? Nice looking pieces, just like the rest of your ride.

Back on topic, I'm also with the crowd that's wondering why you would want to switch out that nice looking woodie wheel.

71HUGGER396 · 01-12-2008, 10:42 AM

I have the one that is in "GQ" also. I love the look and get alot of compliments on it.

JOHNORO · 01-12-2008, 02:54 PM

oldsenna ....I got them at "the truck shop" in orange county Ca.http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_054.html
it's a one piece that goes from the top of the windshield and comes all around to the edge 40.00 bucks for both doors worked out good for me
part #69-07307

**OleSenna** · 01-12-2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOHNORO

oldsenna ....I got them at "the truck shop" in orange county Ca.http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_054.html
it's a one piece that goes from the top of the windshield and comes all around to the edge 40.00 bucks for both doors worked out good for me
part #69-07307

Thx for the info, JOHNORO (although I'm not sure how to take "oldsenna"

). Anyway, to make sure we're on the same page, does the kit include the top windshield corner "tabs"? I can't tell from the Truck Shop catalog pic.

I'm concerned because my Blazer's corners are raw and the metal is slightly rusted. I'm going to be installing a Bestop soon, so I'm wondering whether I can protect the corners with the rubber "pads" or do I need to get into a major (= expensive) metal fab/welding job.

If anybody else has any input, please don't hesitate. And if we need to start a seperate thread, that's fine with me.

bigbadchev72 · 01-12-2008, 04:04 PM

i think this one would look nice in there also.

BTW im really loving the color!

bouncytruck · 01-12-2008, 06:23 PM

Thats the same one I have on my 72.

JOHNORO · 01-12-2008, 06:27 PM

my bad olesenna

the weatherstripping does come with that tab and is has the metal under the rubber built into it ....

thanks guys for the pics I am liking that later model GM
and it looks like i have to wait till next weekend fedex tracking looks like its due here monday.

Slick71 · 01-13-2008, 04:03 AM

I was also looking to buy a new steering wheel for my Blazer. I've still got the big original one....and it really needs an upgrade! Glad you started this thread Johnoro!

71RestoRod · 01-14-2008, 06:27 AM

I'm actually quite fond of the stock wheel. I tried the corvette repop wheel but it looked too small... kinda fake looking, so I sent it back and ordered a new stock style replacement.

The other problem for me was during the rebuild, I swapped in a variable / quicker ratio steering box. The larger diameter stock wheel gives it just the right road control.

JOHNORO · 01-14-2008, 06:37 AM

Nice Looking Blazer Restorod...
OLesenna look closely @ restorod pic you might notice that weather stripping better on his pic

Jtrux · 01-14-2008, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71RestoRod

I'm actually quite fond of the stock wheel. I tried the corvette repop wheel but it looked too small... kinda fake looking, so I sent it back and ordered a new stock style replacement.

The other problem for me was during the rebuild, I swapped in a variable / quicker ratio steering box. The larger diameter stock wheel gives it just the right road control.

X2 I really like the stock ones.

**OleSenna** · 01-14-2008, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOHNORO

Nice Looking Blazer Restorod...
OLesenna look closely @ restorod pic you might notice that weather stripping better on his pic

Got it. That's what I'm looking for. Thx!

JOHNORO · 01-14-2008, 10:28 PM

had a few more pics from sema (mostly) but as for me it looks like a plain 14"
black might do the trick

mister.freeze · 01-22-2008, 12:30 AM

My message is too short??

kyle4381 · 01-22-2008, 01:30 AM

Here are a few pics of my billet half wrap.. It came in black and I rewrapped it in red ostrich.

pharcyde05 · 01-22-2008, 01:33 AM

nice steering wheel

01-10-2008, 04:23 PM	#1
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	steering wheel pics I just ordered my tilt from mel @ classicbowties should get it by the weekend what steering wheel did you go with ? pics would help I also want to know what is involved in putting in the after market or a different steering wheel than the one that it came originally with ?....thanks Last edited by JOHNORO; 02-27-2011 at 10:38 PM.

01-10-2008, 06:09 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: steering wheel pics I love the classic but luxurious look of the woodgrain wheels like you have on a clean, stock(ish) Blazer. I believe there are some after market look alikes that have a smaller, more drivable diameter than the stock wheel. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-10-2008, 07:51 PM	#3
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: steering wheel pics thanks for the input I looked at a few on simon's web site http://1972c5.com/ I was leaning toward somthing like the one he has on his blazer a simple smaller than stock black one will do ..

01-10-2008, 08:06 PM	#4
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: steering wheel pics I Had ONE From A 94 Silverado. I Liked The Grip, The Size And The Looks. Last edited by KevsClassics; 01-10-2008 at 08:10 PM. Reason: ADD PIC

01-11-2008, 05:06 AM	#5
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,768	Re: steering wheel pics I can't think of a better pick then the woodgrain or padded '67 corvette replica, seems to fit the era. Mine is from Classic Ind., pic of the woodgrain one looks right on, is that original? If that was in my truck, I wouldn't change anything J. __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim Last edited by jaros44sr; 01-11-2008 at 05:18 AM.

01-11-2008, 05:44 AM	#6
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,565	Re: steering wheel pics You know what Id really like to do? There is a guy who manufactures repops of original classic (like 55-57 chev etc.); however they are smaller in diameter than the old original hoops. The problem is, it costs a bunch of money to do the first one to make the dies to produce them. I think a stock chev or GMC wheel that has a more modern small diameter would be so cool, but it would take a sizable number of purchasers to make it doable.

01-11-2008, 09:56 AM	#8
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,468	Re: steering wheel pics "gq" Attached Images __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

01-11-2008, 02:45 PM	#9
EFI70Blazer Active Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pendleton, OR Posts: 243	Re: steering wheel pics I like this one also. Is that out of a 69 Camaro with deluxe steering wheel option. __________________ Mike T. Oregon 70 GMC Jimmy 4x4 70 Camaro LS1 plans in the works 71 RS/SS Camaro numbers matching 86 Chevy Silverado SWB 4x4 (454 merlin heads, 3/4 running gear upgrade, Detroit lockers front and rear) Last edited by EFI70Blazer; 01-11-2008 at 02:46 PM.

01-11-2008, 06:43 PM	#10
OleSenna Roof: Bad. Sky: Good. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 150	Re: steering wheel pics Hey, johnoro, this is off-topic, but where did you get the weatherstripping rubber for your Blazer. Is that just the standard stuff that most or all vendors carry? And is there a kit that includes what look like rubberized caps on the corners of the windshield frame? Nice looking pieces, just like the rest of your ride. Back on topic, I'm also with the crowd that's wondering why you would want to switch out that nice looking woodie wheel. __________________ OleSenna

01-12-2008, 10:42 AM	#11
71HUGGER396 Confirmed Truckaholic Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Sarver,PA 16055 Posts: 732	Re: steering wheel pics I have the one that is in "GQ" also. I love the look and get alot of compliments on it. __________________ 1968 50th STEP SIDE SHORTY, 350/350, a/c, ps, p,b Daily Driver, 1970 Cst short fleet, all black, 350/350, 1970 2wd Blazer, 2wd, 6 cyl. 3 spd, original, now a 454, 350turbo, 3.73 posi, on the road 1971 2wd fleet shorty, 454, 700r4, 3.73 posi, SOLD to 67OLDSTYLE72 "My rig's a little old but that don't mean she's slow" - SAWYER BROWN's Six Days On The Road SEMPER FI "I use to be a lean mean fighting machine, but now I'm a huffin, puffin, over stuffin love muffin"

01-12-2008, 02:54 PM	#12
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: steering wheel pics oldsenna ....I got them at "the truck shop" in orange county Ca.http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks60_72/t60_054.html it's a one piece that goes from the top of the windshield and comes all around to the edge 40.00 bucks for both doors worked out good for me part #69-07307

01-12-2008, 04:04 PM	#14
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	Re: steering wheel pics i think this one would look nice in there also. BTW im really loving the color! __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

01-12-2008, 06:23 PM	#15
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,038	Re: steering wheel pics Thats the same one I have on my 72. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

01-12-2008, 06:27 PM	#16
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: steering wheel pics my bad olesenna the weatherstripping does come with that tab and is has the metal under the rubber built into it .... thanks guys for the pics I am liking that later model GM and it looks like i have to wait till next weekend fedex tracking looks like its due here monday.

01-13-2008, 04:03 AM	#17
Slick71 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Savannah, MO. Posts: 513	Re: steering wheel pics I was also looking to buy a new steering wheel for my Blazer. I've still got the big original one....and it really needs an upgrade! Glad you started this thread Johnoro! Attached Images __________________ 1972 Chevy Blazer 4X4 Savannah, MO. www.thefarmatadair.com



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01-14-2008, 06:27 AM	#18
71RestoRod Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Evergreen, CO Posts: 492	Re: steering wheel pics I'm actually quite fond of the stock wheel. I tried the corvette repop wheel but it looked too small... kinda fake looking, so I sent it back and ordered a new stock style replacement. The other problem for me was during the rebuild, I swapped in a variable / quicker ratio steering box. The larger diameter stock wheel gives it just the right road control. Attached Images __________________ 71 Blazer / GMPP ZZ383 / MPFI / 700R4 / 4-Wheel Disk / Ground-up frame off almost completed resto-mod

01-14-2008, 06:37 AM	#19
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: steering wheel pics Nice Looking Blazer Restorod... OLesenna look closely @ restorod pic you might notice that weather stripping better on his pic Last edited by JOHNORO; 01-14-2008 at 06:39 AM. Reason: SP

01-14-2008, 10:28 PM	#22
JOHNORO oldschoolblazer@yahoo.com Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Long Beach CA. Posts: 1,968	Re: steering wheel pics had a few more pics from sema (mostly) but as for me it looks like a plain 14" black might do the trick Last edited by JOHNORO; 02-27-2011 at 10:38 PM.

01-22-2008, 12:30 AM	#23
mister.freeze Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 733	Re: steering wheel pics My message is too short?? Attached Images __________________ '72 K5, known as 'the Fox.'

01-22-2008, 01:30 AM	#24
kyle4381 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: AZ Posts: 416	Re: steering wheel pics Here are a few pics of my billet half wrap.. It came in black and I rewrapped it in red ostrich. Attached Images

01-22-2008, 01:33 AM	#25
pharcyde05 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: modesto CA Posts: 239	Re: steering wheel pics nice steering wheel __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2461088

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