Killer's latest mod....steering wheel

[69vettester]

McSpeed, Your definitly Da Man..

 

[KANE]

Chris-

I have found that an old tacchometer face with a steering wheel behind it makes for a nice clock. You can go to Wal-Mart and buy a clock mechanism and then use your needles from other old gauges.

 

[69MyWay]

Chris-

I have found that an old tacchometer face with a steering wheel behind it makes for a nice clock. You can go to Wal-Mart and buy a clock mechanism and then use your needles from other old gauges.

Wow! Way cool idea.

 

[LIRacer]

A disenting vote...

Sorry, I think that steering wheel belongs in a Ricer.I know your "killer" car is a great mod car, but between the rubberbands on those 18 inch wheels and this Momoish steering wheel, it seems to loose the "soul" all old 'vettes have. Not period specific enough for me. Just my $.02.

 

[69MyWay]

Re: A disenting vote...

Sorry, I think that steering wheel belongs in a Ricer.I know your "killer" car is a great mod car, but between the rubberbands on those 18 inch wheels and this Momoish steering wheel, it seems to loose the "soul" all old 'vettes have. Not period specific enough for me. Just my $.02.

No worries. I like to hear different opinions.

Now maybe you can help me out a bit. My main reason for dumping the stock wheel was for comfort purposes. It was way too large in diameter and I found it less than desirable for making quick tight turning, jumping in and out of the car, etc. Compare it to a C5 wheel, a C4 wheel, or any modern wheel, and the stocker was just plain HUGE.

I am considering going to the raw aluminum look where it is black now already. I can also pop out the buttons for now until I have something to hook them up to (hehehehhe). However, now that I have been able to enjoy the extra leg and handle room, I can't imagine going back.

Thoughts?

 

[LIRacer]

I dumped the skinny stock wheel in my 72 LT-1 in favor of an after market wheel out of 'Vette Central. Visually similar to the stock wheel with two inches less diameter. I also have T-T wheel which helps me get my 6'3" 245# bulk in and out in a somewhat coordinated move.

 

[69MyWay]

I dumped the skinny stock wheel in my 72 LT-1 in favor of an after market wheel out of 'Vette Central. Visually similar to the stock wheel with two inches less diameter. I also have T-T wheel which helps me get my 6'3" 245# bulk in and out in a somewhat coordinated move.

That is cool, do you have any pictures?

 

[Bob Chadwick]

I dumped the skinny stock wheel in my 72 LT-1 in favor of an after market wheel out of 'Vette Central. Visually similar to the stock wheel with two inches less diameter. I also have T-T wheel which helps me get my 6'3" 245# bulk in and out in a somewhat coordinated move.

And product info so that we can order it ourselves?

Mine needs to be recovered or replaced.

 

[LIRacer]

The LT-1 is in the paint shop (5 weeks of sanding). I am going over tomorrow to take my weekly pictures of the agony. I will snap a few of my wheel.

 

[cruisin-davey-g]

The LT-1 is in the paint shop (5 weeks of sanding). I am going over tomorrow to take my weekly pictures of the agony. I will snap a few of my wheel.

LIBoater: What color? What type of paint & brand are you using? I'm in the process of "blocking" mine now & I'm trying to get opinions of what kind & type of paint to use. Thanx & good luck on yours!

Dave (It's Miller Time!)

 

[LIRacer]

Dave: I am using a PPG paint system ending with a clear coat. The vette's original colour was Steel Cities Gray. Some schmuck painted it yellow. I am bringing it back to A Gun Metal Gray, close to the original but without the slight bluish tint. Are you doin' it yourself?

Bruce

 

[Evolution1980]

LIBoater: What color? What type of paint & brand are you using? I'm in the process of "blocking" mine now & I'm trying to get opinions of what kind & type of paint to use. Thanx & good luck on yours!
Dave (It's Miller Time!)

You may want to start a new thread if you are going to start on topics about paint and prep. Also, there are plenty of threads that you can search regarding this topic. I know there was a thread about my car some time back that had a in-depth thread going, among many others before and after it!

 

[LIRacer]

69Myway & Bobchad: The type of steering wheel I installed was made by Lecarra. It comes in both three and four spokes with brushed aluminum spokes. A much beefier leather wrapped rim and 14" diameter. Look in the Mid America catalog. $150.

 

[cruisin-davey-g]

You may want to start a new thread if you are going to start on topics about paint and prep. Also, there are plenty of threads that you can search regarding this topic. I know there was a thread about my car some time back that had a in-depth thread going, among many others before and after it!

Sorry: I just asked, that's all! Dave

 

[cruisin-davey-g]

Dave: I am using a PPG paint system ending with a clear coat. The vette's original colour was Steel Cities Gray. Some schmuck painted it yellow. I am bringing it back to A Gun Metal Gray, close to the original but without the slight bluish tint. Are you doin' it yourself?

Bruce

Thanx, Bruce: Sorry I asked this question & sorta gotta out of line in this thread; you answered what I wanted to know & kept it simple. I won't ask anything else, as this has seemed to upset others on this thread. Take care & hope your's comes out lookin' good! Thanx again! Dave

 

[Evolution1980]

Thanx, Bruce: Sorry I asked this question & sorta gotta out of line in this thread; you answered what I wanted to know & kept it simple. I won't ask anything else, as this has seemed to upset others on this thread. Take care & hope your's comes out lookin' good! Thanx again! Dave

Hey! This new guy's a comedian!
:BOW :Silly

Don't take things so seriously, Davey G. It was just a suggestion to a "newbie". It was for everyone's benefit to remember about the search functionality here at CAC, not just to keep the thread pure to the original topic.

The CAC has a plethora of information about everything vettes. And likely, at one time or another, almost anything you might want to know about your car has probably been touched on by someone else with your same or similiar problem/situation.

So relax, enjoy yourself! The CAC tries not to promote any other attitude than one of companionship and comraderie with a common interest in cars, specifically CORVETTES!

:cu

 

[cruisin-davey-g]

Hey! This new guy's a comedian!
:BOW :Silly

Don't take things so seriously, Davey G. It was just a suggestion to a "newbie". It was for everyone's benefit to remember about the search functionality here at CAC, not just to keep the thread pure to the original topic.

The CAC has a plethora of information about everything vettes. And likely, at one time or another, almost anything you might want to know about your car has probably been touched on by someone else with your same or similiar problem/situation.

So relax, enjoy yourself! The CAC tries not to promote any other attitude than one of companionship and comraderie with a common interest in cars, specifically CORVETTES!

:cu

Hey, "No Worries"! Although I may be new to this "Forum", I've been around. And, yes I try to be funny whenever possible! Take Care! :s

 

[LIRacer]

Dave;

No reason to appologize to me. I don't understand why anyone has a problem with a simple question even if it is contrary to the thread. I guess some souls have nothing much else to do. Maybe they should loosen it just a bit.

Good luck on your '72 and I hope is comes out looking good.

 

[cruisin-davey-g]

Dave;

No reason to appologize to me. I don't understand why anyone has a problem with a simple question even if it is contrary to the thread. I guess some souls have nothing much else to do. Maybe they should loosen it just a bit.

Good luck on your '72 and I hope is comes out looking good.

LIBoater, did you get my PM?

 

[LIRacer]

Nope