texasC2

Is there a replacement steering wheel that looks like a C2 steering wheel but fit on the 76 column?

gbvette62

If it's a tilt/tele column there's a kit available to convert it to accept any 67-82 Corvette 3 spoke wheel. If you have a straight column you might be able to convert it to a 69-75 hub using parts from an 69-75 column, but there's no kit for it so it would be a matter of trial and error.

Here's a link to the T & T conversion kit. It says for use with the 77-82 leather wheel, but the spoke size and shape is the same on 67-75 wheels, so I don't know why an earlier one wouldn't work. Personally I prefer the 77-82 leather wheel with it's smaller diameter and thicker rim.

https://www.corvettecentral.com/c3-6...opic-column%2f

63-66 wheels won't work with 69 up hubs because they have a flat center spoke section whereas the 67 up wheels have a step in the center section of the spokes. The 63-66 and 67-68 wheels are also 16" diameter with a 4 1/2" deep dish, while 69-75 wheels are 15" diameter with a 2 3/4" dish giving you more room.

Bikespace

Maybe this will help.

L8T2

The still from the video shows the size and shape advantage of the stock ‘76 wheel (also used on ‘77-‘78s with non-tilt steering columns) over the ‘69-‘75 wheel. Sadly, once it got stuck with the “Vega wheel” label (it was used on the Vega GT, Camaro and other “sporty” cars of that era), I suppose there was no saving it from Corvette infamy. But its smaller diameter, oval shape and grippy rim — OK, UV light made some of them TOO grippy — made for a very nice-driving wheel. Nice or not, Corvette owners were rightly upset that GM would use anything but a Vette-unique wheel on their iconic sports car.

Piersonpie

Hope you’re enjoying your ‘76! The NK4 wheel was used on Camaros, Chevelle SSs, corvettes, and yes, the infamous Chevy Vega.

I tried finding a wheel that would fit any of these vehicles. You would think there would be a market for selling a steering wheel that would fit on a 1971 Chevelle SS, but due to their unique hub assembly your options are very limited.

After searching for months and coming up with nothing, I bit the bullet and spent the $300 on the hub conversion kit. Quite expensive for just a couple small parts if you ask me, but I have a nice leather and mahogany wheel on there now. Much better than stock. Plus it’s significantly easier to change to any other steering wheel if I chose to in the future.

SEVNT6

One other thing about my infamous wheel...it's not perfectly round.

West to east is 14 1/2". North to south is 14".

L8T2

True. Note that, in post #4, I refer to the wheel’s “oval” shape.