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xs-style · 11-12-2011, 12:51 AM

My mod for the steering wheel was to ditch the gooey little bugger. This idea took a bit of doing to make right, but its one of my favorite things done to the truck so far.

The addition of a 1971/72 chevelle wheel. Its an inch or two smaller, which helps when you have a belly. Plus it kinda fits the period look of the interior

The horn button took a bit of doing. I had to drill the back of the wheel and mount my button back on the back, but I think it was worth it. I like it anyhow. Just thought you guys might like to see it.

54Caddy · 11-12-2011, 01:11 AM

these are nice the one on my truck is a little different but the same size. But horn doesnt work, who needs a horn when you have a finger ahahah

bigwheel15 · 11-12-2011, 01:47 AM

Looks awesome, has stock styling with elegance.

**old Rusty C10** · 11-12-2011, 09:52 AM

I totally agree about the steering wheel being better smaller when you have a belly.. i went for the wood look myself

76stepsidechevy · 11-12-2011, 09:58 AM

That looks sweet man, I have a 70s camaro wheel in mine thats about the same size. I've got the tach dash too and my only complaint is it makes it hard to see the gauges but im about 6'3" so that probably adds to the problem.

Jonboy · 11-12-2011, 10:07 AM

'70 (ish) Chevelle wheel here.

Pop's C-10 · 11-12-2011, 10:42 AM

That looks a lot like tha one i had in my 73 nova

That is a beauty Jonboy

njlimbaugh · 11-12-2011, 10:43 AM

My wheel feels like it's covered with glue! I put a cover on it for now, but the spokes are still a mess. As soon as I find a wheel I like it gets changed. Problem is, everybody thinks their used wheels are worth $100 and up! I'm too cheap to pay that much.

919cw313 · 11-12-2011, 03:12 PM

I always liked the Corvette teak wheels, so went I went with this fake:

xs-style · 11-12-2011, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njlimbaugh

My wheel feels like it's covered with glue! I put a cover on it for now, but the spokes are still a mess. As soon as I find a wheel I like it gets changed. Problem is, everybody thinks their used wheels are worth $100 and up! I'm too cheap to pay that much.

Thats pretty much what sparked my change. Mine was bad nasty. I found that wheel at the swap meet for 20 bucks and so there it is lol

11-12-2011, 12:51 AM	#1
xs-style Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lawndale, NC Posts: 658	Steering wheel mod My mod for the steering wheel was to ditch the gooey little bugger. This idea took a bit of doing to make right, but its one of my favorite things done to the truck so far. The addition of a 1971/72 chevelle wheel. Its an inch or two smaller, which helps when you have a belly. Plus it kinda fits the period look of the interior The horn button took a bit of doing. I had to drill the back of the wheel and mount my button back on the back, but I think it was worth it. I like it anyhow. Just thought you guys might like to see it. __________________ 1978 Scottsdale - celebrating 10 years of teaching me profanity 1990 Silverado - bought in Nov. 2016 and it's already catching up - Sold 1987 k5 blazer - sold... :\ seed money for the 81 1981 k20 4x4 - 5.3 swap in progress Events attended: Spring GOG 2011 Dale JR car show Summer 2012 Gathering at Tommys pickup parts

11-12-2011, 01:11 AM	#2
54Caddy GM Addicted Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Visalia, Ca Posts: 2,294	Re: Steering wheel mod these are nice the one on my truck is a little different but the same size. But horn doesnt work, who needs a horn when you have a finger ahahah __________________ ..Mac’s Garage.. 73 GMC, 54 Caddy, 2010 Silverado, 68 C10 RIP DAd My 73 GMC Truck Build Pic 2010 Silverado 4/6 on 24s IG:MacsGarage

11-12-2011, 01:47 AM	#3
bigwheel15 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 727	Re: Steering wheel mod Looks awesome, has stock styling with elegance.

11-12-2011, 09:52 AM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Steering wheel mod I totally agree about the steering wheel being better smaller when you have a belly.. i went for the wood look myself __________________ 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!!

11-12-2011, 09:58 AM	#5
76stepsidechevy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Windsor Locks Posts: 628	Re: Steering wheel mod That looks sweet man, I have a 70s camaro wheel in mine thats about the same size. I've got the tach dash too and my only complaint is it makes it hard to see the gauges but im about 6'3" so that probably adds to the problem.

11-12-2011, 10:07 AM	#6
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Steering wheel mod '70 (ish) Chevelle wheel here. Attached Images __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

11-12-2011, 10:42 AM	#7
Pop's C-10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: memphis Posts: 2,537	Re: Steering wheel mod That looks a lot like tha one i had in my 73 nova That is a beauty Jonboy __________________ 1981 C-10 (Pop's) 1978 Camaro 2006 Lacrosse

11-12-2011, 10:43 AM	#8
njlimbaugh Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: LaFayette GA Posts: 111	Re: Steering wheel mod My wheel feels like it's covered with glue! I put a cover on it for now, but the spokes are still a mess. As soon as I find a wheel I like it gets changed. Problem is, everybody thinks their used wheels are worth $100 and up! I'm too cheap to pay that much.

11-12-2011, 03:12 PM	#9
919cw313 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NW Washington Posts: 53	Re: Steering wheel mod I always liked the Corvette teak wheels, so went I went with this fake:



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