| Steering wheel [message #118190] |
Wed, 09 March 2011 10:52  |
gbarrow2
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I would like to replace my steering wheel with one from a GMC Safari van or pick up.
Which model years will work. I have seen this info on the net in the past but I can't find it now.
Thanks for your help.
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: Steering wheel [message #118200 is a reply to message #118199] |
Wed, 09 March 2011 12:45  |
bukzin
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I too need to change the steering wheel.
I don't want anything new. Just a cheap one
from the junk yard.
What is the best way to go about finding one?
Thanks!
Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach
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| Re: Steering wheel [message #118204 is a reply to message #118200] |
Wed, 09 March 2011 13:16 |
gbarrow2
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Richard,
The wheel on my coach is black 4 spoke from a chevy suburban or pick up. It is like new and you are welcome to it for free when I find a replacement. You can change the horn button to a gmc one if you like..
The only reason I'm changing again is the lower spokes block the view of my after market guages mounted in the skirt below the steering column.
I have seen the astro or safari mini van wheels that have only a single horizintal spoke just below the center horn button. I hope to find one at the wrecking yard here in Red Bluff. If I don't find one here I'll come and look in Chico.
Let me know if you want the wheel I'm taking off. The price is right.
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: Steering wheel [message #118205 is a reply to message #118204] |
Wed, 09 March 2011 13:26 |
Craig Lechowicz
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Richard/Gene,
I have the "single horizontal spoke" one that Gene mentions and I really like it, as it does a good job of not blocking the view of guages. Mine came from a mid-80's Chevy Astro, as that was the nicest one at the U-Pick it. I then rooted around there for a GMC center cap, which are less popular, but often interchange across different types of wheels. Best part was the price at a whopping $7, all in.
One thing, went back with a new steering wheel puller to get one for a friend, and the bolts that came with my Craftsmen puller were too short to work. So, need to hit the hardware store for longer bolts and go for a hunt again when the spring thaw comes. If you want, I can try and hunt one down for you as well, but the shipping will cost more than the wheel, so better if you can find a local U-Pick it.
Craig Lechowicz
'77 Kingsley, Waterford, MI
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| Re: Steering wheel [message #118239 is a reply to message #118205] |
Wed, 09 March 2011 19:39 |
Ken Burton
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| Craig Lechowicz wrote on Wed, 09 March 2011 13:26 |
Richard/Gene,
I have the "single horizontal spoke" one that Gene mentions and I really like it, as it does a good job of not blocking the view of guages. Mine came from a mid-80's Chevy Astro, as that was the nicest one at the U-Pick it. I then rooted around there for a GMC center cap, which are less popular, but often interchange across different types of wheels. Best part was the price at a whopping $7, all in.
One thing, went back with a new steering wheel puller to get one for a friend, and the bolts that came with my Craftsmen puller were too short to work. So, need to hit the hardware store for longer bolts and go for a hunt again when the spring thaw comes. If you want, I can try and hunt one down for you as well, but the shipping will cost more than the wheel, so better if you can find a local U-Pick it.
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The horizontal spoke one comes off of an Chevy S-10 or GMC S-15 pick up truck. They are $5 to $20 in most junk yards. I paid $10 for mine. Look around for a center cap the says GMC. I got my wheel off of a Chevy S-10 and the center cap off of a different GMC S-15 in the same trip. If I remember correctly a new center cap from the dealer was only around $10.00. I bought one once several years ago for another GMCer and put it the mail to Canada.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: Steering wheel [message #118240 is a reply to message #118190] |
Wed, 09 March 2011 20:04 |
Chr$
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I painted my original wheel with vinyl paint and covered it with one of those stretch on leather (real leather) covers. looks pretty good and is nice and thick like a modern wheel now.
I got the cover at pep boys.
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: Steering wheel [message #118269 is a reply to message #118247] |
Wed, 09 March 2011 23:15 |
gbarrow2
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Rob,
That is the wheel that I have now except mine has a Chevy horn button. The lower spokes obstruct the sight line to my after market guages mounted in the skirt below the steering column.
It works fine for viewing the OEM speedo and guage cluster.
Richard, that is the wheel I am changing. If you want it it's yours. It looks so good the price just went up. Now I want a pale ale at the Seirra Nevada brewrey. Cheap at twice the price.
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: Steering wheel [message #118276 is a reply to message #118269] |
Thu, 10 March 2011 00:28 |
bukzin
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Gene,
You drive a hard bargain (get it?) but since you have me
over a barrel, OK.
If you happen to come across another of the one you
are looking for grab me one and I pay you whatever.
Thanks!
Bukzin
1977 Palm Beach
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| Re: Steering wheel [message #118375 is a reply to message #118370] |
Thu, 10 March 2011 20:46 |
gbarrow2
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Chris,
See my post to Bukzin about the wheels I saw today. I have taken off my black Chevy 4 spoke wheel and Richard doesn't want it.
You're welcome to it. However you can probably find plenty available in your area and if you're lucky you can get one with a GMC horn button.
If you wannt mine, it may fit in a USPS flat rate box for shipping.
Gene Barrow
Lake Almanor, Ca.
1976 Palm Beach
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| Re: Steering wheel [message #118381 is a reply to message #118375] |
Thu, 10 March 2011 21:30 |
Chr$
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Gene, thanks for the offer. I'm good for now. I had two different Chevy trucks with that wheel, however. it is a good one.
-Chr$: Perpetual SmartAss
Scottsdale, AZ
77 Ex-Kingsley 455 SOLD!
2010 Nomad 24 Ft TT 390W PV W/MPPT, EV4010 and custom cargo door.
Photosite: Chrisc GMC:"It has Begun" TT: "The Other Woman"
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| Re: Steering wheel [message #118418 is a reply to message #118403] |
Fri, 11 March 2011 11:20 |
C Boyd
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| CBWoodSR wrote on Fri, 11 March 2011 09:17 |
Does it have the cruise stuff in the wheel and if so, 'easy' to hook up?
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Yes Sir it has the cruise buttons, but the Eldo I got it off of was wrecked and the column was trashed. All I took was the wheel. The wiring thru the column I did not get. I have the Caddy column in mine and liked the wheel cause of the low cross bar and the telescopic unlock lever is under the bottom. I now have 3 cruise switches. 1 on the steering wheel, 1 on the end of the turn signal lever for late model cruise when I install it and the stock button which use to be the turn signal lever till I modified it to fit the tilt lever position. I still have the stock cruise control.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=37993&title=caddy-column&cat=5571
C. Boyd
76 Crestmont
East Tennessee
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