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Wed, 28 January 2015 21:30  |
David Gardner
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Does anyone recognize this steering wheel? I’ve spent hours looking on the internet and have found nothing so far.
Thanks all
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=892236760808256&set=gm.383939755063901&type=1&theater
David Gardner
West Hollywood Ca
1976 23’ Birchaven side bath
> Begin forwarded message:
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> From: "Robert Burkitt"
> To: "David Gardner"
> Subject: Re: Steering wheel question
> Date: January 27, 2015 at 8:39:29 PM PST
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> David -
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> I do not know the original application for the Olds wheel, certainly a passenger car. The photo credit mentions the name Ogden but I do not have that name in my contact file so unable to refer you to him.
>
> Good luck in your search.
>
> Bob
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> From: David Gardner
> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 11:15 PM
> To: Robert Burkitt
> Subject: Re: Steering wheel question
>
> Thanks Robert:
> I kind of like the look of that Oldsmobile wheel. I had not seen that one before.
> Dave
>
>
>> On Jan 27, 2015, at 6:57 PM, Robert Burkitt wrote:
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>> David – You wrote:
>>
>> “My 23 foot coach is now having its interior redone and I am currently thinking about replacing / updating the stock steering wheel. I know I need to find one that has a clear view of the gauges. My question to the group is what diameter have you found to be the most efficient and or useful. Is a certain diameter just too small or too large?
>> Looking forward to your responses and what works for you...”
>>
>> Most GM steering wheels from the pre-air bag era will fit the column, some afford a better view of the instrument panel than others. The view is also dependent on your personal dimensions so that is another factor to consider. Over time I have installed several different styles of wheel on my 1977 GMC, all of them successful to some degree whether it is a matter of number, size or placement of the spokes. My current wheel is from an ‘80s era GM van, possibly a GMC but not sure. It has a single spoke that is situated slightly below center so that the upper field of view is maximized. It is from an S-10 Chevy truck or Blazer, or a GMC S-15 truck. Diameters are what they are, I have never measured any of them.
>>
>> GM wheels can be found rather inexpensively at junkyards or on eBay, or there are aftermarket wheels that require adapters and can be rather costly. A few owners have installed security wheels that can be removed and stored.
>>
>> Bob Burkitt Cincinnati Sent privately
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Fwd: Steering wheel question [message #270713 is a reply to message #270700] |
Thu, 29 January 2015 05:00  |
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USAussie
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Where did the photo originate?
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of David Gardner
Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 2:32 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Fwd: Steering wheel question
Does anyone recognize this steering wheel? I've spent hours looking on the internet and have found nothing so far.
Thanks all
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=892236760808256&set=gm.383939755063901&type=1&theater
David Gardner
West Hollywood Ca
1976 23' Birchaven side bath
> Begin forwarded message:
>
> From: "Robert Burkitt"
> To: "David Gardner"
> Subject: Re: Steering wheel question
> Date: January 27, 2015 at 8:39:29 PM PST
>
> David -
>
> I do not know the original application for the Olds wheel, certainly a passenger car. The photo credit mentions the name Ogden but
I do not have that name in my contact file so unable to refer you to him.
>
> Good luck in your search.
>
> Bob
>
> From: David Gardner
> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 11:15 PM
> To: Robert Burkitt
> Subject: Re: Steering wheel question
>
> Thanks Robert:
> I kind of like the look of that Oldsmobile wheel. I had not seen that one before.
> Dave
>
>
>> On Jan 27, 2015, at 6:57 PM, Robert Burkitt wrote:
>>
>> David - You wrote:
>>
>> "My 23 foot coach is now having its interior redone and I am currently thinking about replacing / updating the stock steering
wheel. I know I need to find one that has a clear view of the gauges. My question to the group is what diameter have you found to
be the most efficient and or useful. Is a certain diameter just too small or too large?
>> Looking forward to your responses and what works for you..."
>>
>> Most GM steering wheels from the pre-air bag era will fit the column, some afford a better view of the instrument panel than
others. The view is also dependent on your personal dimensions so that is another factor to consider. Over time I have installed
several different styles of wheel on my 1977 GMC, all of them successful to some degree whether it is a matter of number, size or
placement of the spokes. My current wheel is from an '80s era GM van, possibly a GMC but not sure. It has a single spoke that is
situated slightly below center so that the upper field of view is maximized. It is from an S-10 Chevy truck or Blazer, or a GMC S-15
truck. Diameters are what they are, I have never measured any of them.
>>
>> GM wheels can be found rather inexpensively at junkyards or on eBay, or there are aftermarket wheels that require adapters and
can be rather costly. A few owners have installed security wheels that can be removed and stored.
>>
>> Bob Burkitt Cincinnati Sent privately
>>
>
>
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Steering wheel question [message #270738 is a reply to message #270713] |
Thu, 29 January 2015 12:24 |
David Gardner
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Rob:
The picture of the steering wheel came from the sold coaches section on the Bethune Sales Company web site. I have a friend in the internet biz, and sent him the photo, and he somehow managed to come up with (alleged) information associated with the image. I won’t print all that personal info here but he says the image came from a Bryan Davies in Tennessee. I have tried contacting him via email, but have not heard anything back. Does anyone here know Bryan?
Regards
David Gardner
West Hollywood Ca
1976 23’ Birchaven side bath.
> On Jan 29, 2015, at 3:00 AM, Robert Mueller wrote:
>
> Where did the photo originate?
>
> Regards,
> Rob M.
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of David Gardner
> Sent: Thursday, January 29, 2015 2:32 PM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: [GMCnet] Fwd: Steering wheel question
>
> Does anyone recognize this steering wheel? I've spent hours looking on the internet and have found nothing so far.
> Thanks all
>
> https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=892236760808256&set=gm.383939755063901&type=1&theater
>
>
>
> David Gardner
> West Hollywood Ca
> 1976 23' Birchaven side bath
>
>
>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>> From: "Robert Burkitt"
>> To: "David Gardner"
>> Subject: Re: Steering wheel question
>> Date: January 27, 2015 at 8:39:29 PM PST
>>
>> David -
>>
>> I do not know the original application for the Olds wheel, certainly a passenger car. The photo credit mentions the name Ogden but
> I do not have that name in my contact file so unable to refer you to him.
>>
>> Good luck in your search.
>>
>> Bob
>>
>> From: David Gardner
>> Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 11:15 PM
>> To: Robert Burkitt
>> Subject: Re: Steering wheel question
>>
>> Thanks Robert:
>> I kind of like the look of that Oldsmobile wheel. I had not seen that one before.
>> Dave
>>
>>
>>> On Jan 27, 2015, at 6:57 PM, Robert Burkitt wrote:
>>>
>>> David - You wrote:
>>>
>>> "My 23 foot coach is now having its interior redone and I am currently thinking about replacing / updating the stock steering
> wheel. I know I need to find one that has a clear view of the gauges. My question to the group is what diameter have you found to
> be the most efficient and or useful. Is a certain diameter just too small or too large?
>>> Looking forward to your responses and what works for you..."
>>>
>>> Most GM steering wheels from the pre-air bag era will fit the column, some afford a better view of the instrument panel than
> others. The view is also dependent on your personal dimensions so that is another factor to consider. Over time I have installed
> several different styles of wheel on my 1977 GMC, all of them successful to some degree whether it is a matter of number, size or
> placement of the spokes. My current wheel is from an '80s era GM van, possibly a GMC but not sure. It has a single spoke that is
> situated slightly below center so that the upper field of view is maximized. It is from an S-10 Chevy truck or Blazer, or a GMC S-15
> truck. Diameters are what they are, I have never measured any of them.
>>>
>>> GM wheels can be found rather inexpensively at junkyards or on eBay, or there are aftermarket wheels that require adapters and
> can be rather costly. A few owners have installed security wheels that can be removed and stored.
>>>
>>> Bob Burkitt Cincinnati Sent privately
>>>
>>
>>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Steering wheel question [message #270858 is a reply to message #270738] |
Fri, 30 January 2015 22:52 |
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USAussie
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David,
If the ad lists his phone number I'd call him up.
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of David Gardner
Sent: Friday, January 30, 2015 5:24 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Steering wheel question
Rob:
The picture of the steering wheel came from the sold coaches section on the Bethune Sales Company web site. I have a friend in the
internet biz, and sent him the photo, and he somehow managed to come up with (alleged) information associated with the image. I
won't print all that personal info here but he says the image came from a Bryan Davies in Tennessee. I have tried contacting him
via email, but have not heard anything back. Does anyone here know Bryan?
Regards
David Gardner
West Hollywood Ca
1976 23' Birchaven side bath.
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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