Steering Wheel
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Burning Brakes
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From: Lexington Park Maryland
Steering Wheel
Has anyone replaced their stock steering wheel with a "wood" sport steering wheel like those you see on the roadsters? If so, care to share photos. I am thinking of replacing mine similar to what I had on my MG and vintage Bimmer.
Race Director
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Grant makes some Corvette steering wheels w/ leather 791 or wood 794 that are a direct bolt on.
I put the Grant black leather one on my Corvette a long time ago. It has polished slotted spokes & a very shallow dish which moves it closer to the dash. Nice, direct bolt on about 13 1/2". Ideal.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Grant/470/791/10002/-1
I put the Grant black leather one on my Corvette a long time ago. It has polished slotted spokes & a very shallow dish which moves it closer to the dash. Nice, direct bolt on about 13 1/2". Ideal.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Grant/470/791/10002/-1
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Johnson City TN
The grip is definitely 'thicker' than the original wheel, but not excessive - I would consider it comparable to most current production vehicles.
Team Owner
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From: Scottsdale AZ
Ecklers
Check the offerings here . . .
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/catal...steering+wheel
I bought a new wheel for my 74 coupe . . .
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/catal...steering+wheel
I bought a new wheel for my 74 coupe . . .
Drifting
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From: Johnson City TN
My installation doesn't allow for the telescoping function, which I didn't use anyway. I replaced the "star screw" with two set screws, and locked it down in the position shown.
I had to drill & tap a small hole in the bottom of the adaptor for the ground wire, but I didn't have to modify any of the original components.
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: Johnson City TN
I'll try to find the part number this evening.
Drifting
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From: Johnson City TN
Found my invoice from Eckler's dated April 2003:
P/N A6995 Adapter, Steering Wheel, 1976
P/N A6996B Adapter Ring, Steer Whl-Black
So apparently the adapter and ring were sold separately. The invoice I have doesn't list the price, but I'm pretty sure they were less than $50 together at that time. IIRC, they were advertised for standard columns only.
However, I can't find them on Eckler's site now. You may have to give them a call or do a little digging to find them.
P/N A6995 Adapter, Steering Wheel, 1976
P/N A6996B Adapter Ring, Steer Whl-Black
So apparently the adapter and ring were sold separately. The invoice I have doesn't list the price, but I'm pretty sure they were less than $50 together at that time. IIRC, they were advertised for standard columns only.
However, I can't find them on Eckler's site now. You may have to give them a call or do a little digging to find them.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Raynham MA
Great, thanks. I can try calling but they'll probably tell me I need ot buy the kit for $190.
I found this on Ebay, wonder if this could do the job?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-G...item1c1db42a0d
I found this on Ebay, wonder if this could do the job?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-G...item1c1db42a0d
Racer
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: d.d.o quebec
Here is my steering wheel it is a Grant with an adapter, since my 79 doesn't have tilt
Racer
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From: d.d.o quebec
Last edited by silver79; Aug 28, 2011 at 05:51 PM. Reason: new picture
Drifting
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From: Schererville IN
Racer
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From: d.d.o quebec
It is mahogany concave not flat spokes. It will fit a TT steering with out the adaptor, you will just screw it instead of your leather one. My Vette had no TT so I had the Vega steering wheel. I got here in Montreal about 150$ . What I love is the feel of the wood. I will try go get you better pictures
Racer
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From: d.d.o quebec
and an other picture
Racer
Joined: Mar 2002
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From: Maroochydore QLD
I did this to mine for under $50, does not require any boss kit or adapter, screws directly on to existing column and does not interfere with tilt or tele. I love the feel of the wheel and it looks like it belongs in my opinion.
Cheers, Dennis.
Cheers, Dennis.
Last edited by Aussie79; Aug 29, 2011 at 01:42 AM.
