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Jan 13, 2006 | 11:30 AM

kinleydog

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'73 steering wheel

i would like to replace the stock steering wheel in my '73 with something that has a smaller overall diameter and also a fatter grip diameter. the car interior is black and the steering column is T&T. i'd prefer not have to do anything major to the steering column to get the new steering wheel in there. i'd be very interested in recommendations, experiences and/or pictures. as always, thanks in advance.

Jan 13, 2006 | 11:48 AM

Red73

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My Momo wheel on my 73.

Jan 13, 2006 | 01:07 PM

RMS73

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I installed a steering wheel from a '78 Corvette in my '73. The wheel is 'fatter' and smaller in diameter and has a padded leather wrapping.

Roger

Jan 13, 2006 | 03:18 PM

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I might be interested in your stock wheel if you want to sell it. (depending on condition)

Jan 13, 2006 | 03:27 PM

73'Vette

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I'm interested in changing mine as well. It's in great shape, but I want the smaller diameter, fatter wheel. I was going to purchase one of those $100 wheels that most of the vette parts suppliers offers, but I've heard they are flimsy.

Jan 13, 2006 | 04:39 PM

markdtn

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Stock 78-82 wheel will bolt right on and retain the telescoping feature.

Jan 13, 2006 | 09:05 PM

Greg

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I'm looking for a stock wheel for mine. I'd be glad to buy either one of your old ones.
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Jan 13, 2006 | 09:11 PM

carl a

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didnt they go to a vega type wheel in 1977??

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Jan 13, 2006 | 10:42 PM

RMS73

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The Vega wheel, four spoke plastic, was for '76 only.
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Jan 14, 2006 | 10:43 AM

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Here is what is in my '73:

Don't know who made them but they have a Zora Dontov signature engraved on the spoke.

Jan 14, 2006 | 02:14 PM

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Jims79

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Here's mine a Grant 14" wood

Jan 14, 2006 | 02:16 PM

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Jan 14, 2006 | 02:32 PM

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rosslato

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my stock steering wheel is for sale in great shape. PM me if interested

Jan 14, 2006 | 07:23 PM

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carl a

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Here is what is in my '73:

Don't know who made them but they have a Zora Dontov signature engraved on the spoke.

now that look s cool tom..sure a lot better than the big old boat wheel i have in my 73

Jan 14, 2006 | 07:24 PM

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this one 's cool too..betcha it matches real well with the deluxe (wood grain) interior

Jan 14, 2006 | 08:03 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom73

Here is what is in my '73:

Don't know who made them but they have a Zora Dontov signature engraved on the spoke.

is this compatible with the T&T? i think it looks really sharp.

Feb 1, 2006 | 06:34 PM

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kinleydog

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what i installed

just wanted to say thanks for all the awesome input you guys have given to me in regards to the steering wheel replacement. here is a pic of the steering wheel i chose and installed. it is the lecarra 14" leather wheel with chrome spokes. it feels great with the fat grip and leather. i had absolutely no installation problems with the T&T. removed the horn cap, removed three screws from cap mount assembly, removed two screws from tele control screw, removed tele tension screw and removed 6 screws holding in the steering wheel. put everything back in reverse order and the horn worked first time.

just a note, i originally tried the $99 version from ecklers, but the grip felt too spongy to me.

now i'll continue with the rest of the interior rebuild. thanks again for all the help.

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