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Old May 28, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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hi,
I own a 1978 corvette with regular steering wheel (not tilt/telescopic).
I is possible replacing the 4 spokes steering wheel I have, to a 3 spoke steering wheel?

What kind of adapter do I need since the hub is not part of the 3 spokes steering wheel? (the 4 spokes steering wheel got built-in hub).

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Old May 28, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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Read this paper right through to the end. I think it will help you.
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...dcolumndoc.pdf
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Old May 29, 2010 | 05:15 AM
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Thanks a lot Jim.
That was truly helpful.
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Old May 29, 2010 | 04:04 PM
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I just did this swap in my '78.

Look up member columnguy on here.He had all the parts I needed to install my wheel I found on local craigslist.Or, you could look up my thread in the parts for sale(WTB Steering hub).
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thanks,
shuld I buy also horn button stand, spacer and retainer?
or the old would be fine?
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Old May 30, 2010 | 08:54 AM
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You will also need the stand and the retainer. I am pretty sure the spacer is the same.
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