Original Steering Wheel
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Heel & Toe
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Original Steering Wheel
G'day from Australia,
I have come into possession of a 1976 corvette, which is in need of huge amounts of TLC. I have been searching through all of the online catalogs for spare parts and have noticed that the 4 spoke steering wheel (signed by Zora Arkus-Duntov on the top right spoke) which is on my car is not listed anywhere. I have to have the car in original form so that i can leave it left hand drive. Can anyone out there tell me if this steering wheel was an option? Thanks
I have come into possession of a 1976 corvette, which is in need of huge amounts of TLC. I have been searching through all of the online catalogs for spare parts and have noticed that the 4 spoke steering wheel (signed by Zora Arkus-Duntov on the top right spoke) which is on my car is not listed anywhere. I have to have the car in original form so that i can leave it left hand drive. Can anyone out there tell me if this steering wheel was an option? Thanks
Instructor
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From: daytona beach florida
thats a rare wheel i would say
duntov designed a lott of corvette race cars and also designd cams that are still in cars today i had one in my old elcamino, and it rocked, probly worth a lott more than a stock wheel,
where did the car come from??
where did the car come from??
Last edited by black77c3vett; Mar 2, 2006 at 11:03 PM. Reason: spelling
Burning Brakes
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From: Hudson Falls, N.Y. 76 Vette Modified L-48
Originally Posted by RPOZ4Z
the '76 originally had the same wheel as the vega.
Here's what it looks like...
Le Mans Master
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From: Chattanooga TN
Originally Posted by RPOZ4Z
the '76 originally had the same wheel as the vega.
Burning Brakes
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From: Hudson Falls, N.Y. 76 Vette Modified L-48
Originally Posted by markdtn
I've always thought that was a bit harsh. The Chevelle and Camaro also used that wheel in those days. While I agree it is out of place in a Vette, it's not THAT bad.
Racer
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From: Pasadena Maryland
If I'm not mistaken the Vega Steering Wheel came with Vettes with the standard NON TILT/TELESCOPING steering Column. I have one in my 78 and it's original. I would like to change it but they stopped selling the adapter kit for an aftermarket steering wheel.
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Heel & Toe
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Thanks for the assistance, the steering wheel is engraved with the signature of Zora, and has some polished alloy spokes, so it must be an aftermarket replacement. I might be able to con the bean counters here into believing that it wan an option. 
thanks again for your help.
thanks again for your help.
