Why do people put these ugly steering wheels in their Chevelles?:eek: This has to be the ugliest steering wheel ever. With it's cheasy rivets in the wood rim. Looks like the wheel off a boat. And the extra cheasy center horn button. C'mon. These steering wheels don't even look good in a dune buggy. Looks like something out of an AMC gremlin. This interior would look great, but this steering wheel just ruins it. WHY ???:sad: Is it because they can't afford to buy a real wood steering wheel?

I like those wheels besides the redwood wheel was offered by the factory and now run around $400 on bay.

Is the glass half full or half empty?

I like them also, I have one in my Chevelle but I did change the horn button to a factory wood steering wheel horn button.

me too.. be careful, you know what they say..."opinions are like ---holes, everyone has one. maby two?.. phil

whats wrong with that wheel?...for a factory unit, its pretty rightious...maybe from a vette?

lol, now i enlarged it, is it a GM wheel?, and whats with the sky blue center?

....at least its not chain :)

I don't like them either,they look out of place with the interior.

Gentleman and Ladies,

Lets remember, this is a hobby and everyone has a right to do with their car as they please. If you have something nice to say, tell the owner. If not, keep it to yourself. Someone may not like what YOU have done to your car and it does hurt to hear it. JMHO

Bill

Gentleman and Ladies,

Lets remember, this is a hobby and everyone has a right to do with their car as they please. If you have something nice to say, tell the owner. If not, keep it to yourself. Someone may not like what YOU have done to your car and it does hurt to hear it. JMHO

Bill

;) :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Atleast they are real wood, I think the OE wheels were imitation plastic rosewood? (they look plastic to)
I was thinking of redoing one of these wheels using "real rosewood stain" and putting it on my car.
I would save myself 4-5 hundred dollars and get the same or better look as a OE wheel.
T.C.

I like it also, I have a similar one in my car, with a less "cheasy" center cap. Don't like, so what, my car, not yours.

BTW, whats wrong with a AMC gremlin? Ever driven one? I'd like to have a V8 powered one. Neat little car.

I'd rather see that wheel than some 40 yr old plastic one that's cracked in 6 places.

why why why????????????

Different strokes for different folks.
Sometimes people have to settle for something close that they can afford at the time.

:thumbsup:

Not everyone can afford barret- jackson looking cars, good thing too,Variety is the spice, Just because someone can't afford or want a high dollar car, you shouldn't look down you nose at them. Although those trailer queens are nice to look at, I prefer the cars at the local cruise in, built by the owner who has a budget.

That one looks 1000% better than those stupid Autozone Grant steering wheels you see all the time.

Why do people put these ugly steering wheels in their Chevelles?:eek: This has to be the ugliest steering wheel ever. With it's cheasy rivets in the wood rim. Looks like the wheel off a boat. And the extra cheasy center horn button. C'mon. These steering wheels don't even look good in a dune buggy. Looks like something out of an AMC gremlin. This interior would look great, but this steering wheel just ruins it. WHY ???:sad: Is it because they can't afford to buy a real wood steering wheel?

WHY WHY WHY YOU ASK, MAYBE THE OWNER OF THE CAR LIKES THAT STEERING-WHEEL, OR MAYBE THAT'S ALL HE CAN AFORD OR THERE MAY BE MANY OTHER REASONS. WHY MUST YOU JUDGE AND DEGRADE ANOTHER GUYS CAR BECAUSE IT DOESN'T MEET YOUR STANDARDS ........ STOP BEING SUCH A "JERK" AND JUST WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOUR CAR LOOKS LIKE.

That one looks 1000% better than those stupid Autozone Grant steering wheels you see all the time.


You mean like the one in my car??;) ;) Now Im gonna go get a wooden one:p

I like them also, I have one in my Chevelle but I did change the horn button to a factory wood steering wheel horn button.

Got a pic of that setup?

I'd rather see that wheel than some 40 yr old plastic one that's cracked in 6 places.

Haha...that's what my wheel looks like. I can't decide if the cracks were due to shrinkage, or if the wheel came from the factory that way...

Can someone throw me a bone?

I'd rather see that wheel than some 40 yr old plastic one that's cracked in 6 places.

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::beers::be ers:

I think the original rosewood wheels looked nice
also the original plastic ones looked ok
I really prfer the steering wheels they used in the mid 70's camaros, I have an original plastic one that is in nice shape - but I will probably just leave it in the box it is in right now
as for why, why, why - same reason some people jack the back end way up in the air. Or how some people like to paint flames on their cars
to each his own

That one looks 1000% better than those stupid Autozone Grant steering wheels you see all the time.

Hey! What's wrong with the Grant wheels? :boxing:

http://home.comcast.net/~dcabral99/Images/DSCF0875_small.JPG (http://home.comcast.net/~dcabral99/Images/DSCF0875.JPG)

They are better than ... See where this is going? If you don't like something, your entitled to your opinion. It's usually best, however, to keep it to yourself unless you are asked to share it. Andy69 -- not slamming you, just using your post to make a point to the original poster.

Got one in my 'velle, too. Mine's a little different, but it's got the wood with the rivets. I love it. It's the first thing I changed when I bought the car 5 yrs ago. Your outvoted, dude.

Hey! What's wrong with the Grant wheels? :boxing:

http://home.comcast.net/~dcabral99/Images/DSCF0875_small.JPG (http://home.comcast.net/~dcabral99/Images/DSCF0875.JPG)

They are better than ... See where this is going? If you don't like something, your entitled to your opinion. It's usually best, however, to keep it to yourself unless you are asked to share it. Andy69 -- not slamming you, just using your post to make a point to the original poster.
Anything would look awesome with those digital guages in the background. Sweet!!!:beers:

I'm wandering why why why???? someone is soooo full of himself thinks his is the only opinion:D Of course I don't think I've ever seen all these PERFECT cars mr69 has either.

hey!...i have a grant wheel!, ok, thats it!,... i'm reinstalling my chain one!

my question is: why do some people use so many question marks???????????????, why????????, i ask, why!!!!!!???????????????

"Anything would look awesome with those digital guages in the background".....

not to mention the pink (ok,ok...red) fuzzy dice :)

I'm not going to pre judge anyone's reasoning but if you take your original wheel with six cracks in it and fill those with JB weld, spend 20 hours sanding, priming and painting you have a brand new looking wheel.

So how much time are you willing to play in this hobby? JB weld is a few bucks.;)

I'm not going to pre judge anyone's reasoning but if you take your original wheel with six cracks in it and fill those with JB weld, spend 20 hours sanding, priming and painting you have a brand new looking wheel.

So how much time are you willing to play in this hobby? JB weld is a few bucks.;)

lol, thats what i did!!! it works great

Hey! What's wrong with the Grant wheels? :boxing:

http://home.comcast.net/~dcabral99/Images/DSCF0875_small.JPG (http://home.comcast.net/~dcabral99/Images/DSCF0875.JPG)

They are better than ... See where this is going? If you don't like something, your entitled to your opinion. It's usually best, however, to keep it to yourself unless you are asked to share it. Andy69 -- not slamming you, just using your post to make a point to the original poster.

yeah but the difference is I am right and he is wrong :D

Gentleman and Ladies,

Lets remember, this is a hobby and everyone has a right to do with their car as they please. If you have something nice to say, tell the owner. If not, keep it to yourself. Someone may not like what YOU have done to your car and it does hurt to hear it. JMHO

Bill


Bill,
I couldn't agree with you more. Is it just me, or does there seem to be more and more posts, of people with their nose in the air, trying to point out negative things about others? :(

I guess I am now guilty of it.:noway:

the wheel looks ok,but it wouldnt be my first choice,its better than people putting vinyl on the roofs of there car

Got a pic of that setup?

I'll gets some shots and post it.

Bill,
I couldn't agree with you more. Is it just me, or does there seem to be more and more posts, of people with their nose in the air, trying to point out negative things about others? :(

I guess I am now guilty of it.:noway:

Ahhh -- the anonymity of the Internet. How many of the people making negative remarks here would even think about doing so face-to-face? Funny thing is, I've only been lurking here for about four months and have identified several people that I've actually met in person, or have been in very close proximity to at one time or another. Just something to think about.

I'm wandering why why why???? someone is soooo full of himself thinks his is the only opinion:D Of course I don't think I've ever seen all these PERFECT cars mr69 has either.


Here Here

What are the options for something other than a stock steering wheel? I would love to replace the standard wheel in my 71 Malibu.

What are the options for something other than a stock steering wheel? I would love to replace the standard wheel in my 71 Malibu.

The sky is pretty much the limit. As long as you are able to buy a hub adapter that will mate the wheel of your choosing to the steering column. Most after market wheel manufactures have a standard pattern on their wheels, and some are interchangeable. Pick your wheel, and then buy the appropriate adapter. If you are looking for a stock-looking wheel, take a look at OPG or other parts retailer specializing in your model of car. You can always get crazy and have a custom designed wheel made from billet aluminum, and can even have it done to match your wheels if that's something you like.

how about one of those chrome chain wheels,now that would be cool huh

how about one of those chrome chain wheels,now that would be cool huh

Are you asking for my opinion? ;)

its better than people putting vinyl on the roofs of there car


oh, no you di-int!

Since I had one of those wooden ones with the metal rivet thing I will say I hate those things! And heres why, when its 115 degrees in the shade and you leave the car in the sun those metal rivets get to be HOT. I use to spread my fingers to miss the rivets, and it made for some funny stares. I finally just threw a towel over the wheel in the summer. At least I could jump in and drive it without driving gloves. Jim

Bill,
I couldn't agree with you more. Is it just me, or does there seem to be more and more posts, of people with their nose in the air, trying to point out negative things about others? :(

I guess I am now guilty of it.:noway:

Bill,

Luckily I think most folks realize when they may have crossed a TC line and usually don't do it again. When a forum grows as large as this one has it will always have some folks that just don't understand it's not cool to criticize (in public) someone else's taste.

Bill

Not my cup of tea, but they don't look bad, and even if they did... just don't put one in your car.

**tosses Autozone grant steering wheel back in the **specials bin**
WHut?
DId anyone see the latest HOT ROD issue with the Citroen that had a BAD A.. GM motor in it? the Citroen wheel ruled on that one.. and it is original..

Ive got the Grant 969, Its the same as the wooden one, just with a black cushion grip and no wood. I really like it, its very comfortable and looks great. Im not a big fan of the cheezy horn button cause its very rough stainless steel (kinda like brushed aluminum) Id like to change it out to a chrome piece that says SS 396 instead. Would a factory button interchange?

Its better than what I did have, and yes that does say "Citation"
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/9/web/513000-513999/513229_297.jpg

Mine came with a Grant GT. Put it back to stock. In the process of fabing my own out of barbwire. Although I have been bit here a few times , this place has too much good to offer to let a couple dorks ruin it for me. Heck its O K to dissagree. I managed to piss people off in my first post somehow. I posted pics of my car while others were discussing proper punctuation. I think Andy forgave me. Seems there are however a few armchair egomaniacs here. The biggest critics don't seem to have anything for me to look at though. :beers:

Chock up one more for liking the looks of that wheel. I have certainly seen worse.

Did anyone notice the wheel in the $5 million Cobra?

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160246

Bill,

Luckily I think most folks realize when they may have crossed a TC line and usually don't do it again. When a forum grows as large as this one has it will always have some folks that just don't understand it's not cool to criticize (in public) someone else's taste.

Bill

I'm not critisizing any one persons tastes. I just don't see what people see in this steering wheel. It looks like it would be good to use to steer a boat. But surely not a Chevelle. In this particular picture, it looks so out of place, I can't believe that more people don't agree with me.
yes yes to each his/her own. But c'mon guys, this wheel is just way ugly.
I see them on ebay all the time going for big bucks and I just can't fathom what people see in this "boat" steering wheel.

I would rather have a simulated plastic wheel with 6 cracks before I put this ugly thing in my car. It's got JCWhitney all over it.
I guess it's the extra thick wood and the el cheapo rivets that really turns me off. I'd rank it right there with the chain link steering wheel. same same.

Do your car a favor and burn that thing.

heck the aftermarket 3 spoke wheels are only $200
why are people paying $180 for this ugly riveted thing?
Doesn't it belong in a 1970's custom Dodge van with drapes in the windows?

That's my story, and I'm stickin to it.

Since I had one of those wooden ones with the metal rivet thing I will say I hate those things! And heres why, when its 115 degrees in the shade and you leave the car in the sun those metal rivets get to be HOT. I use to spread my fingers to miss the rivets, and it made for some funny stares. I finally just threw a towel over the wheel in the summer. At least I could jump in and drive it without driving gloves. Jim


Good point.
Never even thought of that.
Yikes:(

WHY WHY WHY YOU ASK, MAYBE THE OWNER OF THE CAR LIKES THAT STEERING-WHEEL, OR MAYBE THAT'S ALL HE CAN AFORD OR THERE MAY BE MANY OTHER REASONS. WHY MUST YOU JUDGE AND DEGRADE ANOTHER GUYS CAR BECAUSE IT DOESN'T MEET YOUR STANDARDS ........ STOP BEING SUCH A "JERK" AND JUST WORRY ABOUT WHAT YOUR CAR LOOKS LIKE.

I'm not judging or degrading anyone.

Maybe you should stop being such a jerk and take a sedative. Geez
why all the bitterness?

Did anyone notice the wheel in the $5 million Cobra?

http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160246

That's not the same wheel.
Not even close.

This is what came on my car when I bought it. Promptly changed it out before I got tempted to bolt a couple of 2 foot ling horns and spotlights on the hood so it all tied together. . Guess they worked with the 2 CB antennaes bolted in the side of the bed. :confused:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/kalthoff1/Scan10002.jpg

I promptly removed the Autozone Special that was on my Chevelle when I bought it, and put on the exact wheel in the picture. I think it looks cool!!!!!!!!!!!! Not like a sports car, or a boat, or a '60's station wagon..............or a '70's video game, which is what that thing from AtoZN looks like!!

Haha...that's what my wheel looks like. I can't decide if the cracks were due to shrinkage, or if the wheel came from the factory that way...

Can someone throw me a bone?

Hey, I'm gettin gipped here 'cause the factory wheel in my Camaro only has three cracks. The Chevelles must have got the DEEEluxe model with 6 cracks. :p

Mark

Mine came with a Grant GT. Put it back to stock. In the process of fabing my own out of barbwire. Although I have been bit here a few times , this place has too much good to offer to let a couple dorks ruin it for me. Heck its O K to dissagree. I managed to piss people off in my first post somehow. I posted pics of my car while others were discussing proper punctuation. I think Andy forgave me. Seems there are however a few armchair egomaniacs here. The biggest critics don't seem to have anything for me to look at though. :beers:

Gee I dunno Scott you really crossed the line that one time ;)

I just think those Grant, or most aftermarket wheels for that matter, look like they don't belong, which is why I don't like them. Sort of like cutting off your thumb and grafting it on your forehead. It's the same reason I don't like aftermarket seats, or shifters. I'm not crazy about the aftermarket guages I installed in my 69 either. Unless you design the interior in its entirety so everything looks good and works well together, it just looks wrong. Call me an originalisist, or whatever the word is...

I'm not criticizing any one persons tastes. I just don't see what people see in this steering wheel. It looks like it would be good to use to steer a boat. But surely not a Chevelle. In this particular picture, it looks so out of place, I can't believe that more people don't agree with me.
yes yes to each his/her own. But c'mon guys, this wheel is just way ugly.
I see them on ebay all the time going for big bucks and I just can't fathom what people see in this "boat" steering wheel.

I would rather have a simulated plastic wheel with 6 cracks before I put this ugly thing in my car. It's got JCWhitney all over it.
I guess it's the extra thick wood and the el cheapo rivets that really turns me off. I'd rank it right there with the chain link steering wheel. same same.

Do your car a favor and burn that thing.

heck the aftermarket 3 spoke wheels are only $200
why are people paying $180 for this ugly riveted thing?
Doesn't it belong in a 1970's custom Dodge van with drapes in the windows?

That's my story, and I'm stickin to it.

Nate,

You are entitled to your opinion. The picture of the car in your post could be a member. How would you feel if your car was picked apart on this forum? I know personally I would not like it. Did that person ask for your opinion? If they did then that is a different story and should have been written in your post.
There are many things I see on other cars that I would not put on mine and visa versa. The difference is I keep those things that I do not like to myself.
Just read what you have written "Do your car a favor and burn that thing" That's a pretty strong statement. The reason more people don't agree with you is obvious. It's because some like it and some don't. The reason you are getting so much heat is because you choose to make a negative comment on someone else's tastes and no one asked you for it. I would love to see pictures of your car and if you did post them I would hold true to my conviction that I would not say anything negative about it!!!!

Bill

Where's Mr. 69's car? I'd love to see it.

Maybe his car came with one of those wheels and while burning it, caught the rest of the car on fire???:D ;)

Maybe his car came with one of those wheels and while burning it, caught the rest of the car on fire???:D ;)

LMAO

Yes mr69 we are having fun at your expense, sorry :D

I think both sides of this should give it a rest.

Because I think recess is about over and it's time for cookies and your nap.

I think I'll ditch the computer, and go talk to my 2 year old son. It will most likely be a more intelligent conversation.

both sides need to let it go.

I triple dog dare Mr.69 to post a picture of his car. Maybe he should change his name to Mr.71, guys who know what a "71" is, will get a kick out of it.
I'd post one of mine but I'm not sure how. How do you get a picture from your desktop to here? BTW my car is nowhere near perfect and won't even be when I'm done. But it'll be how I want to be..

I think both sides of this should give it a rest.

Because I think recess is about over and it's time for cookies and your nap.

I think I'll ditch the computer, and go talk to my 2 year old son. It will most likely be a more intelligent conversation.

both sides need to let it go.
Good idea but man I don't know he has been "triple dog dared" now.

Nate does have some very sought after cars.

nan ya nan ya nan ya, I get the last word :D
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