76 replacement steering wheel
Race Director
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From: Shamong, NJ
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.
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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.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2021
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From: Minnesota
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.
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.
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From: Omaha NE
2025 c3 ('74-'82) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
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One other thing about my infamous wheel...it's not perfectly round.
West to east is 14 1/2". North to south is 14".
West to east is 14 1/2". North to south is 14".
