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Tue, 15 April 2014 09:52  |
Tom Whitton
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Registered: February 2004
Location: Paducah, KY
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I have finished and shipped the last steering wheel because I am out of parts. Those that I used were left over from before air bags became mandatory. I am going to ask Billy Massey (bdub) to take down the Concept Steering Wheels web site.
Thanks to everyone for your kind words and compliments concerning my steering wheels. I have truly enjoyed meeting each and every GMC customer. It was a pleasure dealing with each of you.
It all started when a friend of mine gave me a weathered steering wheel that I restored. I liked the way it turned out and sent a picture to Emery Stora who put it on a GMC web site. Incredibly, I started to get inquiries for steering wheels each of which I answered by explaining that I wasn't in the steering wheel business but just restored the wheel for my own GMC. After several months, I decided to try customizing a few wheels as a hobby business. Fortunately, there was a need and my little home-based operation was born. It didn't get huge but was steady for over 10-years. GMC owners from the USA, Canada and Europe are piloting their coaches with Concept Steering Wheels.
Thanks again to everyone,
Tom Whitton
Updated 26 foot GMC
Paducah, KY
www.conceptsteeringwheels.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Concept Steering Wheels [message #247482 is a reply to message #247478] |
Tue, 15 April 2014 10:00  |
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As one of those in the last group to get one, I can only say that those wheels are MAGNIFICENT! Many thanks, Tom!
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> From: tomwhitton@bellsouth.net
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:52:22 -0500
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Concept Steering Wheels
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> I have finished and shipped the last steering wheel because I am out of parts. Those that I used were left over from before air bags became mandatory. I am going to ask Billy Massey (bdub) to take down the Concept Steering Wheels web site.
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> Thanks to everyone for your kind words and compliments concerning my steering wheels. I have truly enjoyed meeting each and every GMC customer. It was a pleasure dealing with each of you.
>
> It all started when a friend of mine gave me a weathered steering wheel that I restored. I liked the way it turned out and sent a picture to Emery Stora who put it on a GMC web site. Incredibly, I started to get inquiries for steering wheels each of which I answered by explaining that I wasn't in the steering wheel business but just restored the wheel for my own GMC. After several months, I decided to try customizing a few wheels as a hobby business. Fortunately, there was a need and my little home-based operation was born. It didn't get huge but was steady for over 10-years. GMC owners from the USA, Canada and Europe are piloting their coaches with Concept Steering Wheels.
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> Thanks again to everyone,
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> Tom Whitton
> Updated 26 foot GMC
> Paducah, KY
> www.conceptsteeringwheels.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Concept Steering Wheels [message #247489 is a reply to message #247478] |
Tue, 15 April 2014 10:56 |
Bob de Kruyff
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| Tom Whitton wrote on Tue, 15 April 2014 08:52 |
I have finished and shipped the last steering wheel because I am out of parts. Those that I used were left over from before air bags became mandatory. I am going to ask Billy Massey (bdub) to take down the Concept Steering Wheels web site.
Thanks to everyone for your kind words and compliments concerning my steering wheels. I have truly enjoyed meeting each and every GMC customer. It was a pleasure dealing with each of you.
It all started when a friend of mine gave me a weathered steering wheel that I restored. I liked the way it turned out and sent a picture to Emery Stora who put it on a GMC web site. Incredibly, I started to get inquiries for steering wheels each of which I answered by explaining that I wasn't in the steering wheel business but just restored the wheel for my own GMC. After several months, I decided to try customizing a few wheels as a hobby business. Fortunately, there was a need and my little home-based operation was born. It didn't get huge but was steady for over 10-years. GMC owners from the USA, Canada and Europe are piloting their coaches with Concept Steering Wheels.
Thanks again to everyone,
Tom Whitton
Updated 26 foot GMC
Paducah, KY
www.conceptsteeringwheels.com
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Tom-I'm sorry to see you get out of the business. Everytime I get in my coach, I marvell at the beautiful wheel you made for me. Thanks again!
Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
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| Re: [GMCnet] Concept Steering Wheels [message #247492 is a reply to message #247489] |
Tue, 15 April 2014 11:01 |
sgltrac
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ME TOOOOO!!!
Todd Sullivan
Sully
77 royale
Seattle
> On Apr 15, 2014, at 8:56 AM, Bob de Kruyff <NEXT2POOL@AOL.COM> wrote:
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> Tom Whitton wrote on Tue, 15 April 2014 08:52
>> I have finished and shipped the last steering wheel because I am out of parts. Those that I used were left over from before air bags became mandatory. I am going to ask Billy Massey (bdub) to take down the Concept Steering Wheels web site.
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>> Thanks to everyone for your kind words and compliments concerning my steering wheels. I have truly enjoyed meeting each and every GMC customer. It was a pleasure dealing with each of you.
>>
>> It all started when a friend of mine gave me a weathered steering wheel that I restored. I liked the way it turned out and sent a picture to Emery Stora who put it on a GMC web site. Incredibly, I started to get inquiries for steering wheels each of which I answered by explaining that I wasn't in the steering wheel business but just restored the wheel for my own GMC. After several months, I decided to try customizing a few wheels as a hobby business. Fortunately, there was a need and my little home-based operation was born. It didn't get huge but was steady for over 10-years. GMC owners from the USA, Canada and Europe are piloting their coaches with Concept Steering Wheels.
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>> Thanks again to everyone,
>>
>> Tom Whitton
>> Updated 26 foot GMC
>> Paducah, KY
>> www.conceptsteeringwheels.com
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> Tom-I'm sorry to see you get out of the business. Everytime I get in my coach, I marvell at the beautiful wheel you made for me. Thanks again!
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> Bob de Kruyff
> 78 Eleganza
> Chandler, AZ
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77 Royale basket case.
Future motorhome land speed record holder(bucket list)
Seattle, Wa.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Concept Steering Wheels [message #247506 is a reply to message #247500] |
Tue, 15 April 2014 15:09 |
Ken Henderson
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Registered: March 2004
Location: Americus, GA
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Steve,
I've had the "can't keep it on" steering wheel for 10+ years, ever since
Chuck Botts introduced us to it. Somehow I never documented it on the
photo site, but the adaptation is very simple: The Grand Security System
comes as a package set up to fit the Grant wheels, which have 3 bolts
through their flat center spoke into the removable wheel adapter. Since I
wanted to use my S-10/S-15 steering wheel, which has 6 flat head screws
attaching it to a steering column adapter, I needed still a different,
3-to-6 hole, adpater. A 1/4" aluminum disc the diameter of the back side
of the S-10 wheel filled the need: Two sets of holes, marked from the two
requirements, drilled and tapped, plus a big center hole to pass the wiring
through was all it took to complete the job. I've never had to do anything
to it since assembling it with LocTite.
The lower, non-removable part of the Grant Security System requires still
another adapter, unique to the type steering column it's to be attached to.
I got that adapter from AutoZone, IIRC -- seems to fit all GM vehicles. Total
cost for the whole affair, back then, was $113.95 + scrap aluminum.
Sure wouldn't want to be without the convenience; the wheel comes off every
night before the front curtain's closed.
Ken H.
Americus, GA
'76 X-Birchaven w/Cad500/Howell EFI & EBL,
Manny Brakes & 1-Ton, etc., etc.
www.gmcwipersetc.com
On Tue, Apr 15, 2014 at 2:01 PM, Steve Weinstock <steve.weinstock@cox.net>wrote:
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> and I've got one too (via JimK)... Love it.
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> Thank you very much Tom.
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> I'm soon to adapt it to one of those Grant Security Systems removable
> steering wheel contraptions. Perhaps you can save me some measuring -
> might you recall the bolt circle diameter ??
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> Thanks again,
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> Steve W
> 1973 23'
> Southern California
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| Re: [GMCnet] Concept Steering Wheels [message #247535 is a reply to message #247478] |
Tue, 15 April 2014 20:33 |
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I was always amazed at the artistry involved in the steering wheels. I
never owned one but did lust after one.
I'm sorry to hear that the situation was such that you were "forced out of
business". But, some things don't last forever.
Byron Songer
Louisville, KY
ATTENTION: This reply is in reference to what is provided below
>I have finished and shipped the last steering wheel because I am out of
>parts. Those that I used were left over from before air bags became
>mandatory. I am going to ask Billy Massey (bdub) to take down the
>Concept Steering Wheels web site.
>
>Thanks to everyone for your kind words and compliments concerning my
>steering wheels. I have truly enjoyed meeting each and every GMC
>customer. It was a pleasure dealing with each of you.
>
>It all started when a friend of mine gave me a weathered steering wheel
>that I restored. I liked the way it turned out and sent a picture to
>Emery Stora who put it on a GMC web site. Incredibly, I started to get
>inquiries for steering wheels each of which I answered by explaining that
>I wasn't in the steering wheel business but just restored the wheel for
>my own GMC. After several months, I decided to try customizing a few
>wheels as a hobby business. Fortunately, there was a need and my little
>home-based operation was born. It didn't get huge but was steady for
>over 10-years. GMC owners from the USA, Canada and Europe are piloting
>their coaches with Concept Steering Wheels.
>
>Thanks again to everyone,
>
>Tom Whitton
>Updated 26 foot GMC
>Paducah, KY
>www.conceptsteeringwheels.com
>
>
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Full-timing to enjoy the USA
Former owner but still an admirer
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http://www.songerconsulting.net
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| Re: [GMCnet] Concept Steering Wheels [message #247542 is a reply to message #247478] |
Tue, 15 April 2014 22:58 |
drdonaldg
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Location: San Rafael, CA
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Tom, I'm sorry to hear that you will not produce any more steering wheels. I was lucky enough to have you customize a steering wheel for me, matching the material from Mac at custom instrument pannels. Every time I drive my coach I admire the quality of your workmanship and will enjoy looking at your steering wheel for years to come.
Thanks again, Donald
1977 Palm Beach
TZE167V100274
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