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CUDA8U · 09-13-2018, 10:00 PM

Looking for something cool to match a woodgrain interior 72 c10

franken · 09-13-2018, 10:21 PM

My experience w/ aftermarket wheels is crap. I'd get (and have) a stock wheel from a GM vehicle and wrap it in leather (wheelskins.com). If I do it again, I'll get some inner tube or something and put a layer or two on the wheel first to make it fatter and softer like a modern one.
Wheelskins took my measurements and made a new skin for my 4-spoke Camaro wheel. $10 for the wheel and $30 for the skin seemed cheap at the time. I think I sold the aftermarket wheel for about the same amount.

Another nice thing is the horn works.

The red one in the link is similar to my Camaro wheel. https://www.google.com/search?q=4+sp..._9pwV8sa3jXaM:

That wheel is on a Camaro. I have a black stockwheel stached for the truck. There are 80s 4-spoke truck wheels like the one currently on my truck that don't look bad. https://www.google.com/search?q=4+sp...-PbpPUfjzZ3bM:

CUDA8U · 09-13-2018, 10:59 PM

the grant 1175 collectors edition isn't bad

demian5 · 09-14-2018, 02:27 PM

I installed a 60's corvette wheel in mine. It had a tan lecarra when I bought it, but way nicer now. Uses a camaro hub.

sick472 · 09-14-2018, 04:00 PM

While aftermarket steering wheels can work, they tend to be an expensive "cheap" PITA and you never know when the horn's gonna throw sparks. Definitely look into putting a different Chevy wheel in there if you can not live with the originals.

**Already Gone** · 09-14-2018, 04:22 PM

I have this one on my truck. Its a Le Carra and I like it and have been using it since 2006 on two different trucks.

BugzC10 · 09-14-2018, 04:24 PM

Really like it, but I have to figure out where I bought it...

72LB · 09-14-2018, 07:41 PM

darrellyates · 09-14-2018, 10:13 PM

Am still looking for one with less "dish".... I'm told a '69 Camaro wood wheel will work, but am skeptical regarding mounting to column. Maybe...

custom10nut · 09-14-2018, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by darrellyates

Am still looking for one with less "dish".... I'm told a '69 Camaro wood wheel will work, but am skeptical regarding mounting to column. Maybe...

I have this wheel in my truck, but it’s the black foam grip version. The horn button works fine, and it looks good i there.

P7M89MM · 09-14-2018, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by BugzC10

Really like it, but I have to figure out where I bought it...

Forever Sharp?

BugzC10 · 09-15-2018, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by P7M89MM

Forever Sharp?

That's it! Thanks

72c20customcamper · 09-15-2018, 09:48 AM

I went from this pilot to a GM comfort wheel . The mount on the pilot moved the wheel to close to my chest. Horn didn't work. New one from Ausley's chevelle was 209$ Complete. Works perfectly. The new wheel has a larger diam than the pilot just the way the picture was taken it looks smaller.

Leonard60 · 09-15-2018, 06:52 PM

I got one off a 1976 or 77 pickup with the wood grain strip in it. When I bought my truck it had one of those little tiny wheels in it. I like the wood grain because it goes with the wood grain on the dash.

un4gvn! · 09-15-2018, 11:04 PM

I redone the wood on this one.

Linz · 09-16-2018, 07:50 AM

I spent 350 bucks on a supposedly rosewood steering wheel from one of the main vendors so thought it would at least be wood and all it turned out to be was a plastic POS that’s supposed to resemble wood. Fair to say I was not impressed anyone else run into that issue?

Mike C · 09-16-2018, 08:45 AM

The GM "Rosewood" wheel was plastic as well so that would be correct for a reproduction. Same with Walnut. The only real wood wheel from GM was the optional N32 Teak steering wheel from 65-66 Corvette.

I also run the GM Comfort Grip wheel in my '69 short step, in my 69 Camaro, and in my '79 CJ5. I ditched all the aftermarket wheels. I did buy a Grant that is styled after the Comfort grip wheel that uses the GM hub from the Comfort Grip wheel but haven't installed it yet.

My Jimmy has an 88-94 GMC truck wheel which can be a good junkyard choice.

To mount the repro Rosewood, Walnut, or Comfort Grip wheel in a 67-72 truck use a 67-68 Camaro hub kit. Or from any GM passenger car that had the ignition switch on the dash like '68 Chevy II (Nova) or a 65-68 Chevelle depending on who your favorite vendor is.

Here is an aftermarket wheel that uses the GM hub and they claim is real walnut for less than $200 which seems a deal. I think it would work with the Camaro hub but I'm not sure. I thought they all used the same pattern but the questions below that wheel put some doubt in me.... (edit: Link below to wheel hubs and why 63-66 Corvette is different)

https://www.corvettemods.com/C3-Corv...SABEgJJw_D_BwE

http://www.camaros.org/swheel.shtml#misc

more on steering wheels:

http://www.camaros.org/swheel.shtml

Linz · 09-16-2018, 11:29 AM

Well there you go you learn something new all the time. I was pretty disappointed when I pulled it out of the box but you get that. I think I’ll end up with the plain black comfort grip version. Thanks for clearing that up I really thought I had gotten the shaft haha

72c20customcamper · 09-16-2018, 07:05 PM

My 66 SS Chevelle has the two spoke "rosewood" wheel its oem but its plastic.

OregonNed · 09-16-2018, 11:57 PM

This is the second of two Forever Sharp 14" wheels I have used. I can add a wood half wrap if desired..

Zeroman · 09-17-2018, 02:01 PM

Forever Sharp with custom color matched vinyl wrap.

09-13-2018, 10:00 PM	#1
CUDA8U Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: EDMONTON Posts: 260	Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels Looking for something cool to match a woodgrain interior 72 c10

09-13-2018, 10:21 PM	#2
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,128	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels My experience w/ aftermarket wheels is crap. I'd get (and have) a stock wheel from a GM vehicle and wrap it in leather (wheelskins.com). If I do it again, I'll get some inner tube or something and put a layer or two on the wheel first to make it fatter and softer like a modern one. Wheelskins took my measurements and made a new skin for my 4-spoke Camaro wheel. $10 for the wheel and $30 for the skin seemed cheap at the time. I think I sold the aftermarket wheel for about the same amount. Another nice thing is the horn works. The red one in the link is similar to my Camaro wheel. https://www.google.com/search?q=4+sp..._9pwV8sa3jXaM: That wheel is on a Camaro. I have a black stockwheel stached for the truck. There are 80s 4-spoke truck wheels like the one currently on my truck that don't look bad. https://www.google.com/search?q=4+sp...-PbpPUfjzZ3bM:

09-13-2018, 10:59 PM	#3
CUDA8U Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: EDMONTON Posts: 260	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels the grant 1175 collectors edition isn't bad

09-14-2018, 02:27 PM	#4
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,178	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels I installed a 60's corvette wheel in mine. It had a tan lecarra when I bought it, but way nicer now. Uses a camaro hub. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

09-14-2018, 04:00 PM	#5
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels While aftermarket steering wheels can work, they tend to be an expensive "cheap" PITA and you never know when the horn's gonna throw sparks. Definitely look into putting a different Chevy wheel in there if you can not live with the originals. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20

09-14-2018, 04:22 PM	#6
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,146	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels I have this one on my truck. Its a Le Carra and I like it and have been using it since 2006 on two different trucks. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

09-14-2018, 04:24 PM	#7
BugzC10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Rose Hill Kansas Posts: 1,351	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels Really like it, but I have to figure out where I bought it... Attached Images __________________ 1970 C10 Short Stepper with 71/72 front clip.

09-14-2018, 07:41 PM	#8
72LB Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Inman/Boiling Springs, SC Posts: 420	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels __________________ 1985 C10 shortbed, current project. Member of the Upstate SC GM Truck Club.

09-14-2018, 10:13 PM	#9
darrellyates Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Gallatin TN Posts: 376	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels Am still looking for one with less "dish".... I'm told a '69 Camaro wood wheel will work, but am skeptical regarding mounting to column. Maybe... Attached Images

09-15-2018, 09:48 AM	#13
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,763	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels I went from this pilot to a GM comfort wheel . The mount on the pilot moved the wheel to close to my chest. Horn didn't work. New one from Ausley's chevelle was 209$ Complete. Works perfectly. The new wheel has a larger diam than the pilot just the way the picture was taken it looks smaller. Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-15-2018, 06:52 PM	#14
Leonard60 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Leslieville alberta Posts: 374	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels I got one off a 1976 or 77 pickup with the wood grain strip in it. When I bought my truck it had one of those little tiny wheels in it. I like the wood grain because it goes with the wood grain on the dash.

09-15-2018, 11:04 PM	#15
un4gvn! Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Latrobe, Pa. 15650 Posts: 352	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels I redone the wood on this one. Attached Images

09-16-2018, 07:50 AM	#16
Linz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Worthington MN Posts: 58	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels I spent 350 bucks on a supposedly rosewood steering wheel from one of the main vendors so thought it would at least be wood and all it turned out to be was a plastic POS that’s supposed to resemble wood. Fair to say I was not impressed anyone else run into that issue?

09-16-2018, 08:45 AM	#17
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels The GM "Rosewood" wheel was plastic as well so that would be correct for a reproduction. Same with Walnut. The only real wood wheel from GM was the optional N32 Teak steering wheel from 65-66 Corvette. I also run the GM Comfort Grip wheel in my '69 short step, in my 69 Camaro, and in my '79 CJ5. I ditched all the aftermarket wheels. I did buy a Grant that is styled after the Comfort grip wheel that uses the GM hub from the Comfort Grip wheel but haven't installed it yet. My Jimmy has an 88-94 GMC truck wheel which can be a good junkyard choice. To mount the repro Rosewood, Walnut, or Comfort Grip wheel in a 67-72 truck use a 67-68 Camaro hub kit. Or from any GM passenger car that had the ignition switch on the dash like '68 Chevy II (Nova) or a 65-68 Chevelle depending on who your favorite vendor is. Here is an aftermarket wheel that uses the GM hub and they claim is real walnut for less than $200 which seems a deal. I think it would work with the Camaro hub but I'm not sure. I thought they all used the same pattern but the questions below that wheel put some doubt in me.... (edit: Link below to wheel hubs and why 63-66 Corvette is different) https://www.corvettemods.com/C3-Corv...SABEgJJw_D_BwE http://www.camaros.org/swheel.shtml#misc more on steering wheels: http://www.camaros.org/swheel.shtml __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax Last edited by Mike C; 09-16-2018 at 08:54 AM.

09-16-2018, 11:29 AM	#18
Linz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Worthington MN Posts: 58	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels Well there you go you learn something new all the time. I was pretty disappointed when I pulled it out of the box but you get that. I think I’ll end up with the plain black comfort grip version. Thanks for clearing that up I really thought I had gotten the shaft haha



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09-16-2018, 07:05 PM	#19
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,763	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels My 66 SS Chevelle has the two spoke "rosewood" wheel its oem but its plastic. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

09-16-2018, 11:57 PM	#20
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels This is the second of two Forever Sharp 14" wheels I have used. I can add a wood half wrap if desired.. Attached Images __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

09-17-2018, 02:01 PM	#21
Zeroman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 348	Re: Letrs see your aftermarket steering wheels Forever Sharp with custom color matched vinyl wrap. Attached Images

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