HELP! Steering wheel replacement!!!

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Sep 13, 2007 | 06:43 PM

TSAGG

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HELP! Steering wheel replacement!!!

I knew I was opening a can of worms when I decided to replace the aftermarket wheel on my '70 with an original/stock '70 wheel. I took the aftermarket wheel off today and it appears I need more than what I ordered recently from Zip to get it done.

Please review pics and offer suggestions and first hand imput on this type of change-out. Pics are of what was under the aftermarket wheel mounted on the column. It does NOT line-up with the stocke wheel I have to put on.

The stock '70 wheel does not line-up with the holes on the hub currently.

-is what is shown some sort of adapter that was needed for the aftermarket wheel?

-from my parts lists pictured, what else do I need???

Please help. Thanks!
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Sep 13, 2007 | 08:40 PM

Gordonm

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Sep 13, 2007 | 08:52 PM

Jim Shea

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From what I can see you need a steering wheel hub.
You will also need all of the parts in the SC-46 package that is back ordered from Zip.

I found the steering wheel hub at Corvette Central
Steering Wheel Hub - excluding T&T 563026

Jim

Sep 14, 2007 | 06:01 AM

RunningMan373

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Here is a picture of my '73 steering wheel I pulled off and all the parts.

I do not have pictures of the hub nut retainer or the horn contact.
The only thing I don't see is the piece the horn button snaps into, pictured, center, and the two tri-star shim looking pieces. Hopefully they will come with horn button.

Last edited by RunningMan373; Sep 14, 2007 at 06:17 AM.

Sep 14, 2007 | 10:51 AM

TSAGG

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Definitely I need the Hub. I am feerful that I need some parts under the Hub? Upper Spring, Lower contact spring & pin, Cancelling Cam, cover, etc.? The silver adapter/bracket there now needs to come off I assume, however I do not see any screws or bolts holding it on...need a puller?
The Star Shaped shim pieces in the pictures from Runningman373 I do not have, nor do I see them in Zip or the 1970 build book.

Nut retainer, bought that, but do not see on any schematics. is that in place of the nut washer?
I'l order the hub right away. If anyone can assist in what else I'll need, or the steps/order of installation it would be great. Would love to tinker, but I have just a week before a show.

Thanks all!

Sep 14, 2007 | 11:16 AM

dobroman2001

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Originally Posted by TSAGG

Here's a link with pictures that may help you figure out what you do and do not need... good luck,

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...steering+wheel

Sep 15, 2007 | 01:19 PM

Jim Shea

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You will most likely require a puller to remove that aluminum adapter. You will need to purchase/borrow a three bolt type puller.

You may need a turn signal cam. You really won't be able to tell until you further disassemble the steering column. These papers and pictures may be of help.

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...HornParts1.doc
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...HornParts2.doc
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...dr1-22jn07.doc
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...InstrPage1.doc
Jim