76 Steering Wheels
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Melting Slicks
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From: Nashville TN
St. Jude Donor '09
76 Steering Wheels
What's up with the 76 steering wheels? I have read that they used a Vega style on the 76's. My wheel is in pretty decent shape, but is wrong color. I have looked through all the catalogs and see steering wheels listed for 67-75, 77-82. What about 76? What is needed to convert to another year wheel? Is there some type of adapter? Mine has a deep dish design instead of flat. I have tilt & tele. Would I be better off just having someone restore mine? Who?
What have you other 76'er done?
What have you other 76'er done?
Instructor
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From: Windsor PA
I have the same thing. Mine is in decent shape but the previous owner put one of those vinyl wraps on it and it must have melted. I can't seem to get the stickyness off of it. I even tried paint thinner.
Safety Car
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From: Lakeland Florida
Hello,
Yes the Corvette and the Vega shared the same steering wheel for the 1976 model year. That is why the catalogs show a separation of the years , and omit the 76 model year.
I dont know what it will take to use a different steering wheel, or an aftermarket model I am sure that there is a adapter kit somewhere to do this though.
kdf
Yes the Corvette and the Vega shared the same steering wheel for the 1976 model year. That is why the catalogs show a separation of the years , and omit the 76 model year.
I dont know what it will take to use a different steering wheel, or an aftermarket model I am sure that there is a adapter kit somewhere to do this though.
kdf
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From: Central FL
St. Jude Donor '06 thru'17, '23-'26
I used the papers written by Jim Shea to adapt a 69 through 75 steering wheel in my car. The papers are located at:
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?page_id=4
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...nRev16FE06.doc
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?page_id=4
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...nRev16FE06.doc
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From: Grand Forks North Dakota
Originally Posted by kdf1986
Hello,
Yes the Corvette and the Vega shared the same steering wheel for the 1976 model year. That is why the catalogs show a separation of the years , and omit the 76 model year.
I dont know what it will take to use a different steering wheel, or an aftermarket model I am sure that there is a adapter kit somewhere to do this though.
kdf
Yes the Corvette and the Vega shared the same steering wheel for the 1976 model year. That is why the catalogs show a separation of the years , and omit the 76 model year.
I dont know what it will take to use a different steering wheel, or an aftermarket model I am sure that there is a adapter kit somewhere to do this though.
kdf
ALL the better optioned Chevrolet cars got that wheel in '76, I've seen Novas and Camaros with it, and my dad's '76 Laguna has it as well. I don't mind the wheel at all, although I'd like to redye it and buy a wheelskins steering wheel cover for it at some point.
Melting Slicks
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From: St. Charles Mo
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I have an oxblood 76 Tilt-Tele steering wheel and horn cap in good condition if any of you guys are interested.
Tryed to get Ben to take it off my hands but.....wrong color I guess
Bullshark
Tryed to get Ben to take it off my hands but.....wrong color I guess
Bullshark
Last edited by Bullshark; May 13, 2006 at 07:29 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: South of London, Engerland
Originally Posted by Bullshark
I have an oxblood 76 Tilt-Tele steering wheel and horn cap in good condition if any of you guys are interested.
Tryed to get Ben to take it off my hands but.....wrong color I guess
Tryed to get Ben to take it off my hands but.....wrong color I guess
Pro
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From: Okemos MI
I don't get it...
I usually don't comment about the 76 steering wheel but...
sometimes I see a 76 bashing post from time to time and just shake my head.
I like the wheel just fine, I leather wrapped it and it feels great and looks great too.
it has a much better driving feel than the small grip (made for female hands) sorry...:o
Keep it and be happy you have something not everyone else can get.
I usually don't comment about the 76 steering wheel but...
sometimes I see a 76 bashing post from time to time and just shake my head.
I like the wheel just fine, I leather wrapped it and it feels great and looks great too.
it has a much better driving feel than the small grip (made for female hands) sorry...:o
Keep it and be happy you have something not everyone else can get.
Last edited by Lotus76; May 15, 2006 at 10:33 PM.
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From: Winston-Salem North Carolina
St. Jude Donor '08-'09
My 76 wheel was wrapped from the previous owner also. The glue was stuck to the wheel, and there was some mold on the wheel as well. I used steel wool pads and some cheap cleaner from the dollar store. I like my 4 spoke 76 steering wheel.
Melting Slicks
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From: St. Charles Mo
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Originally Posted by seventysixvette
Bullshark, out of sheer curiousity what are you asking for your wheel?
John
John
Bullshark
Burning Brakes
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From: Columbus Indiana
Originally Posted by Bullshark
John, If it is for a CF members personel use......whatever they think is fair + shipping.
Bullshark
Bullshark
Thanks....John
Last edited by seventysixvette; May 16, 2006 at 11:51 AM.
