"Comfort Grip" Steering Wheel--
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"Comfort Grip" Steering Wheel--
I have searched, but the more I read the more confused I become.
When was it offered?
Not on tilt/telescopic column?
Was it color keyed to the interior?
Any information, or a point to a link with information, would be welcomed.
Thank you,
Bob
When was it offered?
Not on tilt/telescopic column?
Was it color keyed to the interior?
Any information, or a point to a link with information, would be welcomed.
Thank you,
Bob
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I Googled it. Looks like the standard black three spoke Corvette wheel for 69-72. If so, it would also have been used on the stock tilt/tele columns.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Aug 23, 2013 at 08:46 AM.
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From the Camaro Research Group STEERING WHEEL REPORT (under the 1969 section):
Ed
The 15" NK1 steering wheel was standard on the 1969 through 1975 Corvette, optional on the 1969 Camaro, 1970 Chevelle, Monte Carlo, and full-size passenger cars, and optional on the 1971 through 1975 Buick GS. While being the same basic design as the 1969 wood-grained steering wheel, the NK1 instead used a textured, hard vinyl outer coating with a stainless steel metal band around the perimeter. It's interesting to note that although this steering wheel was available in several colors for the Buick, the Chevrolet version of the wheel was only available in black! Also note that while Chevrolet referred to this wheel as the "Cushioned Rim" steering wheel, Buick referred to it as the "Rallye" steering wheel. It's also incorrectly referred to as the "Comfort Grip" steering wheel. This mistake most likely began because of the Chevrolet naming convention of the RPO N33 "Comfortilt", tilt steering column.
