stock appearing aftermarket steering wheels? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Trump · 03-06-2014, 03:00 PM

I'm a big dude. 6'2" and 300lb, and have a '64 C10. I currently am able to fit ok behind the wheel, but since the holidays and before I've been able to get back to my outside job, the distance has been closing.

I intend to cut back on the cookies and brewskis to remedy this in the long run, but in the meantime, I'm wondering if anybody has ever run across a steering wheel with a stock appearance that has less of a dish and a slightly smaller diameter. Say like a 3-4" dish and a 15" or so diameter.

I think I could buy myself a little more room for a bit that way. I have considered tilt and I don't think I really like the prospects of the conversion and prefer the more stock look.

Thanks.

1963c-10 · 03-06-2014, 03:09 PM

Theres a few stock wheels that guys have "shrunk" down. Maybe they will chime in.

supercharged · 03-06-2014, 03:16 PM

bump

LVPhotos · 03-06-2014, 05:06 PM

Couple places carry smaller Impala wheels and tri-5. Speedway Motors. Ecklers, TUCKERS Truck,
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/15-Inc...FewRMwod0yQAxQ

theastronaut · 03-06-2014, 06:47 PM

I sectioned a stock wheel down to 15". Lots of work if you section it, or you can get another 15" steering wheel and swap rims.

There are details on this page of my build thread:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...el#post5292959

HumphreyMurdoch · 03-06-2014, 09:12 PM

Here's a couple threads that might work out for you.

Maybe collapsing your column
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191143

and here is another on resizing your stock wheel
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517005

Hope any of this helps

brokenspoke · 03-07-2014, 07:45 AM

We are about the same size....I used a 80's camero steering wheel and a early 90's truck seat.....made all the difference ..check out one of my threads on ac and you can see it

markeb01 · 03-07-2014, 09:17 AM

How about something like a 67 Chevelle steering wheel? It's been years since I've sat behind one, but memory tells me they were somewhat smaller and shallower than the stock truck wheel. I'm not finding any online dimensions to verify size though.

concretekiller · 03-07-2014, 09:51 AM

I'm using the Colorado customs 'classic' with the large horn button looks like a 55-57 chevy steering wheel. I love it!

03-06-2014, 03:00 PM	#1
Trump Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 75	stock appearing aftermarket steering wheels? I'm a big dude. 6'2" and 300lb, and have a '64 C10. I currently am able to fit ok behind the wheel, but since the holidays and before I've been able to get back to my outside job, the distance has been closing. I intend to cut back on the cookies and brewskis to remedy this in the long run, but in the meantime, I'm wondering if anybody has ever run across a steering wheel with a stock appearance that has less of a dish and a slightly smaller diameter. Say like a 3-4" dish and a 15" or so diameter. I think I could buy myself a little more room for a bit that way. I have considered tilt and I don't think I really like the prospects of the conversion and prefer the more stock look. Thanks. Last edited by Trump; 03-06-2014 at 03:16 PM.

03-06-2014, 03:09 PM	#2
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: stock appearing aftermarket steering wheels? Theres a few stock wheels that guys have "shrunk" down. Maybe they will chime in. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

03-06-2014, 03:16 PM	#3
supercharged Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Kemah, TX Posts: 210	Re: stock appearing aftermarket steering wheels? bump __________________ Supercharged Scottsman Scottish by birth, American by law, Texan by the grace of God. “To avoid criticism say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.” ― Aristotle

03-06-2014, 05:06 PM	#4
LVPhotos Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 1,857	Re: stock appearing aftermarket steering wheels? Couple places carry smaller Impala wheels and tri-5. Speedway Motors. Ecklers, TUCKERS Truck, http://www.speedwaymotors.com/15-Inc...FewRMwod0yQAxQ __________________ 1962 shortbed 408cui small block, TKO 600 5-speed, bagged Porterbuilt suspension. 18" Salt Flats http://www.cardomain.com/ride/332579...t-c-k-pick-up/ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=560081 Last edited by LVPhotos; 03-06-2014 at 05:16 PM.

03-06-2014, 06:47 PM	#5
theastronaut Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Anderson SC Posts: 3,901	Re: stock appearing aftermarket steering wheels? I sectioned a stock wheel down to 15". Lots of work if you section it, or you can get another 15" steering wheel and swap rims. There are details on this page of my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...el#post5292959 __________________ Project Goldilocks '66 C10 Short Fleet BBW Build '65 C10 Highly Detailed Stock Restoration Thread '78 Camaro Targa Roof Build '55 International Metal/Body/Paint Work '66 F100 Full Rotisserie Restoration '40 Packard 120 Convertible Coupe Restoration How To Restore and Detail an Original Gauge Cluster How To Detail Sand Body Panels, Edges, Corners, Etc

03-06-2014, 09:12 PM	#6
HumphreyMurdoch Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Murphy, MO Posts: 172	Re: stock appearing aftermarket steering wheels? Here's a couple threads that might work out for you. Maybe collapsing your column http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191143 and here is another on resizing your stock wheel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=517005 Hope any of this helps

03-07-2014, 07:45 AM	#7
brokenspoke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Anderson, Texas Posts: 535	Re: stock appearing aftermarket steering wheels? We are about the same size....I used a 80's camero steering wheel and a early 90's truck seat.....made all the difference ..check out one of my threads on ac and you can see it

03-07-2014, 09:17 AM	#8
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: stock appearing aftermarket steering wheels? How about something like a 67 Chevelle steering wheel? It's been years since I've sat behind one, but memory tells me they were somewhat smaller and shallower than the stock truck wheel. I'm not finding any online dimensions to verify size though. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

03-07-2014, 09:51 AM	#9
concretekiller Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: houston Posts: 196	Re: stock appearing aftermarket steering wheels? I'm using the Colorado customs 'classic' with the large horn button looks like a 55-57 chevy steering wheel. I love it!



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