I have a 76 and would like to change the wheel too 
aftermarket steering wheel options?
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Racer
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aftermarket steering wheel options?
I drive a 1976 stingray corvette. I just ordered all of my top end build parts and am planning on 350hp. Now If im gonna be driving alot faster I need a new steering wheel. Stock is way too big and is falling apart.
I have the tilt and telescopic wheel column fyi.
I contacted grant because I wanted one of there 3 spoke challenger series steering wheels. They said they do not have an adapter for my column though. They said contact momo. I did no response.
Does anyone know of anything that can adapt a 3 spoke aftermarket steering wheel to my column? I would like to keep tilt option but do not care about telescopic. Also I do not care about keeping horn either. Not like you can hear it over my exhaust anyways
I have the tilt and telescopic wheel column fyi.
I contacted grant because I wanted one of there 3 spoke challenger series steering wheels. They said they do not have an adapter for my column though. They said contact momo. I did no response.
Does anyone know of anything that can adapt a 3 spoke aftermarket steering wheel to my column? I would like to keep tilt option but do not care about telescopic. Also I do not care about keeping horn either. Not like you can hear it over my exhaust anyways
Pro
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From: Loxahatchee Florida
I got mine off ebay. Check out the high end of Momo steering wheels.
Momo Steering Wheels
If your car is black and chrome with machined aluminum parts they have some really nice matching wheels. Also the perforated leather in the Millennium Evo steering wheel exactly matches the perforated leather in the C5 black sport seats should you choose to upgrade.
I think this is the one I ordered 4 years ago:
Adaptor
Momo Steering Wheels
If your car is black and chrome with machined aluminum parts they have some really nice matching wheels. Also the perforated leather in the Millennium Evo steering wheel exactly matches the perforated leather in the C5 black sport seats should you choose to upgrade.
I think this is the one I ordered 4 years ago:
Adaptor
Le Mans Master
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searching this forum and the net, cause I have a 76 also, I've found that the options for my 76 with the 'vega' wheel are limited to either converting the top of the steering column to either an earlier or later year C3 cause the 76 is a one year setup and they didnt make or now carry anything for it , or to convert the entire steering column to an earlier or later C3 column. There are a few excellent threads in tech. section that also have the part numbers.
...or...live with it , it grows on you, and after all its a one year only setup...which makes it ...'mo special' than the other C3's with their multi-fits all years wheels
hope this helps
...or...live with it , it grows on you, and after all its a one year only setup...which makes it ...'mo special' than the other C3's with their multi-fits all years wheels
hope this helps
Last edited by oldalaskaman; Jun 24, 2013 at 05:55 AM.
Le Mans Master
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I got mine off ebay. Check out the high end of Momo steering wheels.
Momo Steering Wheels
If your car is black and chrome with machined aluminum parts they have some really nice matching wheels. Also the perforated leather in the Millennium Evo steering wheel exactly matches the perforated leather in the C5 black sport seats should you choose to upgrade.
I think this is the one I ordered 4 years ago:
Adaptor
Momo Steering Wheels
If your car is black and chrome with machined aluminum parts they have some really nice matching wheels. Also the perforated leather in the Millennium Evo steering wheel exactly matches the perforated leather in the C5 black sport seats should you choose to upgrade.
I think this is the one I ordered 4 years ago:
Adaptor
Pro
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As always it is a work in progress..
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Burning Brakes
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I just changed mine on my 74 last week. What a difference. The original was hurting my hands.
Sorry for the mess, just got it out.
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/76/
OOPS, just noticed it does NOT fit a 76...not sure why, I would call them to see what they had instead.
Sorry for the confusion
Sorry for the mess, just got it out.
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/76/
OOPS, just noticed it does NOT fit a 76...not sure why, I would call them to see what they had instead.
Sorry for the confusion
Last edited by 74Ken; Jun 24, 2013 at 10:44 AM.
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Racer
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I got mine off ebay. Check out the high end of Momo steering wheels.
Momo Steering Wheels
If your car is black and chrome with machined aluminum parts they have some really nice matching wheels. Also the perforated leather in the Millennium Evo steering wheel exactly matches the perforated leather in the C5 black sport seats should you choose to upgrade.
I think this is the one I ordered 4 years ago:
Adaptor
Momo Steering Wheels
If your car is black and chrome with machined aluminum parts they have some really nice matching wheels. Also the perforated leather in the Millennium Evo steering wheel exactly matches the perforated leather in the C5 black sport seats should you choose to upgrade.
I think this is the one I ordered 4 years ago:
Adaptor
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Racer
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http://www.ecproducts.com/products/1...-exc-76-69-82/
http://www.ecproducts.com/products/1...ope-column-76/
What about that adapter and wheel? This should work?
With that adapter could I fit any 3 spoke wheel on it? Or just that one.
http://www.ecproducts.com/products/1...ope-column-76/
What about that adapter and wheel? This should work?
With that adapter could I fit any 3 spoke wheel on it? Or just that one.
Melting Slicks
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Looks like that second kit should work, I may have to look closer into that so I can get rid of my vega wheel 
EDIT: It seems you have to be a dealer to buy that kit but it doesn't say where you can get them from a retailer...
EDIT: It seems you have to be a dealer to buy that kit but it doesn't say where you can get them from a retailer...
Last edited by AirborneSilva; Jun 24, 2013 at 11:13 AM.
Pro
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Mine is a 81. Not sure what the difference is from a 76. I had to lock down the telescoping feature and the horn button does not work (As is). I believe the adapter fits any normal Momo or Grant steering wheel. It is the stock Corvette hub that has the wack non universal bolt pattern from what I remember.. Hope this helps!
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Racer
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Come on guys SOMEONE on this forum with a 1976 corvette has to have changed the wheel. I need this vega wheel gone.
Burning Brakes
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I believe some of the Vette parts suppliers have the adapters. It is my understanding this is the only way any other wheel is going to fit. Oh and by the way, the last time I saw a price on the adapters, it was close to $200.00.
Pro
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A few weeks ago I removed the adapter kit on my '76 which allows for the earlier and later C3 Factory wheels to be installed since the wheel I had was flimsy along the top. I decided to try the Grant adapter that isn't suppose to fit the 1976, which it doesn't in respect to retaining the telescopic feature but since you don't what that or need it you can buy the following adapter kit and choose the wheel you want that works with the kit.
You'll have to adjust the telescopic all the way down and tighten the screw to hold it there. Mine has a slight gap between the steering column and the hub ring for the steering wheel. The single horn wire set up works fine and a standard steering wheel puller is all you need to remove the factory wheel.
I'll try to remember to shoot a few photos when I get home from work tonight and post them for you.
Kit #4193
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/276/
Wheel that I bought at a local Pep Boys
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/66/
You'll have to adjust the telescopic all the way down and tighten the screw to hold it there. Mine has a slight gap between the steering column and the hub ring for the steering wheel. The single horn wire set up works fine and a standard steering wheel puller is all you need to remove the factory wheel.
I'll try to remember to shoot a few photos when I get home from work tonight and post them for you.
Kit #4193
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/276/
Wheel that I bought at a local Pep Boys
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/66/
Melting Slicks
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From: Titusville Florida
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Racer
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A few weeks ago I removed the adapter kit on my '76 which allows for the earlier and later C3 Factory wheels to be installed since the wheel I had was flimsy along the top. I decided to try the Grant adapter that isn't suppose to fit the 1976, which it doesn't in respect to retaining the telescopic feature but since you don't what that or need it you can buy the following adapter kit and choose the wheel you want that works with the kit.
You'll have to adjust the telescopic all the way down and tighten the screw to hold it there. Mine has a slight gap between the steering column and the hub ring for the steering wheel. The single horn wire set up works fine and a standard steering wheel puller is all you need to remove the factory wheel.
I'll try to remember to shoot a few photos when I get home from work tonight and post them for you.
Kit #4193
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/276/
Wheel that I bought at a local Pep Boys
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/66/
You'll have to adjust the telescopic all the way down and tighten the screw to hold it there. Mine has a slight gap between the steering column and the hub ring for the steering wheel. The single horn wire set up works fine and a standard steering wheel puller is all you need to remove the factory wheel.
I'll try to remember to shoot a few photos when I get home from work tonight and post them for you.
Kit #4193
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/276/
Wheel that I bought at a local Pep Boys
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/66/
So If I order this adapter and that wheel which I like! It will hook up to my column and the wheel will hook up just the telescopic feature will be gone? Which im totally fine with. If so ill order right away! 
Drifting
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From: Johnson City TN
A few weeks ago I removed the adapter kit on my '76 which allows for the earlier and later C3 Factory wheels to be installed since the wheel I had was flimsy along the top. I decided to try the Grant adapter that isn't suppose to fit the 1976, which it doesn't in respect to retaining the telescopic feature but since you don't what that or need it you can buy the following adapter kit and choose the wheel you want that works with the kit.
You'll have to adjust the telescopic all the way down and tighten the screw to hold it there. Mine has a slight gap between the steering column and the hub ring for the steering wheel. The single horn wire set up works fine and a standard steering wheel puller is all you need to remove the factory wheel.
You'll have to adjust the telescopic all the way down and tighten the screw to hold it there. Mine has a slight gap between the steering column and the hub ring for the steering wheel. The single horn wire set up works fine and a standard steering wheel puller is all you need to remove the factory wheel.
I replaced the "star screw" with a couple of set screws to lock the telescoping function in place, and I had to drill & tap a small hole inside the adaptor for a horn ground.
