C3 steering wheel??
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C3 steering wheel??
I recently purchased a wheel that was suppose to be a correct wheel for a 64. However, the wheel has what appears to be a factory leather wrapping around it. I'm trying to figure out if the wheel is for another year car before I tear off the wrapping and see what's inside-kinda like a blow pop. I have pictures but they are the same ones the seller provided me and they aren't that clear. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Re: C3 steering wheel?? (GOPSU!)
There were three steering wheels available in 1963, including one with a leather-grain pattern in the plastic. All 1964 steering wheels were walnut grained plastic. You may have a 1963 wheel.
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Re: C3 steering wheel?? (GOPSU!)
Thanks for the replies. It's not a midyear wheel. There are radial not circular marks on the spokes which apparently didn't show up until the C3 years which is why I thought one of the C3 guys might know what's up. My question is this: Was there a C3 wheel which resembled a midyear wheel but came with factory tight leather wrapping?? I don't believe the wrapping is "homemade". It's very tight and I can't see what's under it. :skep:
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Re: C3 steering wheel?? (GOPSU!)
OK but two of the variations on the 1963 wheel were the radial and circular machine turning marks....
All 1968 steering wheels have a simulated wood rim made from plastic that is molded to a brushed stainless-steel, three-spoke center with a pattern of parallel lines extending from the center of the wheel to the outer rim. All 1969-1975 steering wheels are black regardless of interior colour. They have grained vinyl rims molded to a three-spoke stainless-steel hub. Each of the spokes has a brushed finish with a pattern of parallel lines extending from the center of the wheel to the outer rim. In 1976 Corvette went Vega. Quite frankly I stiil think you have a 1963 wheel. Leather-grained doesn't show up anywhere else.
Is the wheel 16" in diameter?
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[Modified by paul67, 3:02 PM 2/17/2004]
All 1968 steering wheels have a simulated wood rim made from plastic that is molded to a brushed stainless-steel, three-spoke center with a pattern of parallel lines extending from the center of the wheel to the outer rim. All 1969-1975 steering wheels are black regardless of interior colour. They have grained vinyl rims molded to a three-spoke stainless-steel hub. Each of the spokes has a brushed finish with a pattern of parallel lines extending from the center of the wheel to the outer rim. In 1976 Corvette went Vega. Quite frankly I stiil think you have a 1963 wheel. Leather-grained doesn't show up anywhere else.
Is the wheel 16" in diameter?
[Modified by paul67, 2:55 PM 2/17/2004]
[Modified by paul67, 3:02 PM 2/17/2004]
