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Offline DuckAholic1

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Opinions On Steering Wheel
« on: December 21, 2014, 05:38:24 pm »
Hi All, Thinking about changing out my steering wheel. Before I do, I'd like to get some opinions &/or options from my fellow chevy owners. I really like the classic Grant wheels, walnut finish & the classic black. I'm just afraid of taking away from the stock look of my truck. What other year wheels would fit my 87?? I like the 94 yr wheels also. Will those fit. Anyone sell new replacement of the stock one? Appreciate any thoughts!

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Re: Opinions On Steering Wheel
« Reply #1 on: December 21, 2014, 06:21:15 pm »
as long as the wheel doesnt have an airbag it will fit
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Re: Opinions On Steering Wheel
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2014, 10:38:55 pm »


i have this exact wheel in my 77 and i absolutely love it.

if you ask me its not a huge jump away from a stockish look. i mean its not like your puttin a gold chain wheel in there
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Re: Opinions On Steering Wheel
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2014, 09:41:45 am »
I"d like to find something smaller than the factory wheel, maybe thicker too... I'm used to newer cars (15-25 years old) and the truck wheel is huge and thin.
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Re: Opinions On Steering Wheel
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2014, 11:01:32 am »
For factory steering wheels I have always liked the 1979-1981 Z-28 steering wheels . They are thick and comfortable. I think they are called rope wheels. I also have seen the old Oldsmobile 4 spoke wheel in a 1978 truck. I really liked that one as well however I could never find one.

As far as a Grant wheel, my son and I put a signature 3 spoke wheel in the 79 truck. We had to buy the adapter also. The only problem is that the adapter has a 2 inch spacer that has to be put in. I do not have tilt steering yet but it will need put in the truck in order for this wheel to work. The steering wheel is too far back now. I know that they make a one inch adapter but I still don't think it will help. If you have a tilt wheel then you will have no problems. If you do not have a tilt wheel then pay close attention to the kit that you need to use to mount the steering wheel. My son bought it at O'reilly's for $99.   
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Re: Opinions On Steering Wheel
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2014, 05:51:52 pm »
I"d like to find something smaller than the factory wheel, maybe thicker too... I'm used to newer cars (15-25 years old) and the truck wheel is huge and thin.

This is just what I was thinking(method to my maddness if you will)!!!

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Re: Opinions On Steering Wheel
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2014, 07:14:36 pm »
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Re: Opinions On Steering Wheel
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2014, 09:36:23 pm »
That's close to what I want, the one I want is a LaCarra and the spokes are solid, no big spaces.
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Re: Opinions On Steering Wheel
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2014, 11:28:32 pm »
Wonder of one from a 70-81 trans am wil fit ?


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Re: Opinions On Steering Wheel
« Reply #9 on: December 24, 2014, 10:47:17 am »
I have a steering wheel out of a '90 K1500 in my '77 and love it.

One other option would be a early '90s Cavalier.

There are several examples in this thread:

http://www.j-body.org/forums/read.php?f=45&i=107140&t=107140
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Re: Opinions On Steering Wheel
« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2014, 10:08:48 am »
Wonder of one from a 70-81 trans am wil fit ?


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Yes. I saw a video on youtube of a guy driving a lifted 80's model that had a Trans Am steering wheel. :)
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Re: Opinions On Steering Wheel
« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2014, 02:46:30 pm »
I had this one on my Blazer years ago...



but really like this one...



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Re: Opinions On Steering Wheel
« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2014, 12:28:33 pm »
Any of the (relatively) old GM steering wheels will fit as long as it isn't a airbag setup.

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Re: Opinions On Steering Wheel
« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2014, 04:39:06 pm »
After further review..I think I'm really leaning towards a 91ish 1500 wheel. Really like the leather ones.

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Re: Opinions On Steering Wheel
« Reply #14 on: January 07, 2015, 10:40:01 am »
I am in the same position looking for a new steering wheel. The stock one i have is starting to mark every pair of pants I wear when getting and out of the truck.

I've got a stepside with a woodbed and was looking at this one on classic parts, but seems spendy. Any other similar options or better prices for this one out there?

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-94-Steering-Wheel-Bowtie-Wood/productinfo/32-471W/#.VK1aN4rF-FU 
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