Interior Discussion about interior restoration, repairs, and modifications.

New Grant wheel

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 19, 2012 | 07:15 PM
  #1  
HankL69's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 317
Likes: 1
From: Green Bay Wi
Car: 85 IROC / 69 Firebird convertible
Engine: 5.0 / 350
Transmission: t-5 / WC t-5
Axle/Gears: 3.27 / 3.08
New Grant wheel

I didn't know I was looking for a new steering wheel until one popped up on the local CL here. It was hardly used and less than half price.
The leather on my original wheel was worn almost thru in a couple of spots.

New Grant wheel-grant-wheel.jpg

New Grant wheel-grant-wheel-2.jpg

New Grant wheel-grant-wheel-3.jpg

I'm very happy with the results!
Reply
Old Aug 19, 2012 | 07:51 PM
  #2  
red rock's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,591
Likes: 5
From: WI.
Car: 1987 iroc
Engine: 383 TPIS intake, Dyno Don headers
Transmission: 700R4 w/Pro-built Auto/transgo 2-3
Axle/Gears: 3.27/3.70 borg warner 9 bolt
Re: New Grant wheel

They are nice wheels, I have one too. Question is, how did you fit in the back seat to take the pics?
Reply
Old Aug 19, 2012 | 08:51 PM
  #3  
JamesC's Avatar
Moderator
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
Likes: 103
From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: New Grant wheel

Originally Posted by HankL69
I didn't know I was looking for a new steering wheel until one popped up on the local CL here.
How did you connect the horn button?

JamesC
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2012 | 12:25 AM
  #4  
Marine_Marauder's Avatar
Member
10 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 167
Likes: 1
From: Santa Clara, CA
Car: Black 1991 Z28
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: Automatic
Axle/Gears: I have no Idea
Re: New Grant wheel

Originally Posted by JamesC
How did you connect the horn button?

JamesC
Connect the positive wire to the horn button, Connect the negative wire from the horn button to one of the bolts that attach the wheel to the hub to ground it.

I have the same wheel.
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2012 | 06:22 AM
  #5  
JamesC's Avatar
Moderator
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
Likes: 103
From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: New Grant wheel

Originally Posted by Marine_Marauder
Connect the positive wire to the horn button, Connect the negative wire from the horn button to one of the bolts that attach the wheel to the hub to ground it.
That's the way I have mine configured, but the horn is intermittent. Can't quite figure what the problem is.

JamesC
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2012 | 11:19 AM
  #6  
6SIX6's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (35)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,470
Likes: 1
From: Mississauga,Ont,Canada
Car: 89 IROC
Engine: LSX 6.0 370, TU2 Cam, Fast intake
Transmission: T56 w/ lots of goodies
Axle/Gears: 8.8, Posi, 4.10, 31 Spline
Re: New Grant wheel

if the horn is intermittent then its something along the way to the horns as I had the same issue and it ended up being corrosion on the terminal the wire connects to the actuall horns was alittle rusty.

Nice wheel tho and I get one simular as well
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2012 | 11:26 AM
  #7  
JamesC's Avatar
Moderator
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
Likes: 103
From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: New Grant wheel

Originally Posted by 6SIX6
if the horn is intermittent then its something along the way to the horns as I had the same issue and it ended up being corrosion on the terminal the wire connects to the actuall horns was alittle rusty.
Been there done that. Replaced the relay. Checked the horn switch. No apparent problems. Beginning to think the issue is in the column.

JamesC
Reply
Old Aug 20, 2012 | 12:30 PM
  #8  
Jim85IROC's Avatar
TGO Supporter
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 13,579
Likes: 9
From: Readsboro, VT
Car: 85 IROC-Z / 88 GTA
Engine: 403 LSx (Pending) / 355 Tuned Port
Transmission: T56 Magnum (Pending) / T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 / ?
Re: New Grant wheel

Nice wheel. I have the 3 spoke version in my IROC. I sprung for the billet horn button and trim ring, which made a real big improvement to the overall appearance of the wheel.
Reply
Old Aug 21, 2012 | 03:52 AM
  #9  
Arvizu9618's Avatar
Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: Phoenix AZ
Car: 1985 IROC-Z Clone
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: T5
Axle/Gears: 3.23 Rear Disc
Re: New Grant wheel

Hank,

If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for the wheel?
Reply
Old Aug 21, 2012 | 08:48 AM
  #10  
KrisW's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,777
Likes: 7
From: Casselberry, FLA
Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A
Engine: 2.8/TBI/TPI
Transmission: V8 T-5/700R4 x2
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open/2.73 open/ 3.27 9 bolt
Re: New Grant wheel

Beautiful job, man.

I have the one with the chrome center button instead of black. I love it. I see you have the same mismatched clutch pedal pad that I have, hahahhaha.

As for the horn, that stupid plastic swash plate ring in the column was giving me an intermittent problem from before. I had to sandpaper the copper contacts on it, the spring loaded button, and the underside prongs but its good to go now. Hope that helps.
Reply
Old Aug 21, 2012 | 06:57 PM
  #11  
HankL69's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 317
Likes: 1
From: Green Bay Wi
Car: 85 IROC / 69 Firebird convertible
Engine: 5.0 / 350
Transmission: t-5 / WC t-5
Axle/Gears: 3.27 / 3.08
Re: New Grant wheel

So many questions so little time.........
Red Rock...... I fit in the back seat just fine, thank you, the problem is when I get in there I can't get out so, I opened the hatch and took the pic from the back.
James C........ I used the single wire in the install kit and connected it to the original socket on the steering column. The wire connects to the center connector on the horn button. The other connector does not get used (unless you have a Ford).
Arvizu9618......... The wheel is listed inYear One for $205. It is the genuine stitched leather cover. It was listed on CL for $100, I got it for $90. It was mounted for a short time in a project car and he desided to go a different direction. The posting was a week old when I saw it.

Last edited by HankL69; Aug 21, 2012 at 07:01 PM.
Reply
Old Aug 21, 2012 | 07:08 PM
  #12  
HankL69's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 317
Likes: 1
From: Green Bay Wi
Car: 85 IROC / 69 Firebird convertible
Engine: 5.0 / 350
Transmission: t-5 / WC t-5
Axle/Gears: 3.27 / 3.08
Re: New Grant wheel

Originally Posted by KrisW
Beautiful job, man.

I have the one with the chrome center button instead of black. I love it. I see you have the same mismatched clutch pedal pad that I have, hahahhaha..
I was really hoping nobody would notice that. The correct one is available so it will get replaced someday. I can't see it when I'm driving so not a big priority.
Reply
Old Aug 21, 2012 | 08:38 PM
  #13  
JamesC's Avatar
Moderator
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 1999
Posts: 19,282
Likes: 103
From: Lawrence, KS
Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold
Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)
Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)
Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's
Re: New Grant wheel

[QUOTE=HankL69;5358440James C........ I used the single wire in the install kit and connected it to the original socket on the steering column. The wire connects to the center connector on the horn button. The other connector does not get used (unless you have a Ford).[/QUOTE]

Humm, that configuration failed to work for me.

JamesC
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2012 | 05:20 AM
  #14  
Ron U.S.M.C.'s Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,482
Likes: 10
From: Northern, CA
Car: 1989 Iroc-Z Camaro
Engine: TBI,5.0
Transmission: Automatic 700R4
Axle/Gears: Eaton Posi,3.42,LPW Ultimate Cover
Re: New Grant wheel

Originally Posted by HankL69
The wheel is listed inYear One for $205. It is the genuine stitched leather cover. It was listed on CL for $100, I got it for $90. It was mounted for a short time in a project car and he desided to go a different direction. The posting was a week old when I saw it.
I'm a little confused about this reply .It was asked earlier about the price of the wheel in the photos you posted. Is this reply you posted about the wheel in the photos ?
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2012 | 09:18 AM
  #15  
Marine_Marauder's Avatar
Member
10 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 167
Likes: 1
From: Santa Clara, CA
Car: Black 1991 Z28
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: Automatic
Axle/Gears: I have no Idea
Re: New Grant wheel

Originally Posted by ronusmc
I'm a little confused about this reply .It was asked earlier about the price of the wheel in the photos you posted. Is this reply you posted about the wheel in the photos ?
I paid about $200 retail from Grant. It's on their website.
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2012 | 01:38 PM
  #16  
2007xl50's Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,353
Likes: 1
From: Streetsboro Oh
Car: 1987 T/A WS6 T-Tops/92 RS
Engine: LB9/3.1
Transmission: 700R4/700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.73/3.23
Re: New Grant wheel

New wheel looks great. I had a Grant wheel in my 72 Nova and loved it.
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2012 | 03:30 PM
  #17  
Ron U.S.M.C.'s Avatar
Supreme Member
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,482
Likes: 10
From: Northern, CA
Car: 1989 Iroc-Z Camaro
Engine: TBI,5.0
Transmission: Automatic 700R4
Axle/Gears: Eaton Posi,3.42,LPW Ultimate Cover
Re: New Grant wheel

I found it on grants site and you have gotten a great deal,nice catch.
Looks great and probably feels even better(.Leather)
Mines the much less expensive one in the Challenger series.(rubber)I had to rap it in artificial leather(I beleave its called "pleather")Definitely not the same feel as leather but better than the rubber.

Last edited by Ron U.S.M.C.; Aug 22, 2012 at 05:33 PM.
Reply
Old Aug 22, 2012 | 10:16 PM
  #18  
KrisW's Avatar
Supreme Member
20 Year Member
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 2,777
Likes: 7
From: Casselberry, FLA
Car: 88 V6 'bird/89TBI bird/85 T/A
Engine: 2.8/TBI/TPI
Transmission: V8 T-5/700R4 x2
Axle/Gears: 3.42 open/2.73 open/ 3.27 9 bolt
Re: New Grant wheel

I need to wrap mine too. The rubber on these Grant GT wheels is a lot better than others I have had, though.
Reply
Old Aug 23, 2012 | 05:41 PM
  #19  
HankL69's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 317
Likes: 1
From: Green Bay Wi
Car: 85 IROC / 69 Firebird convertible
Engine: 5.0 / 350
Transmission: t-5 / WC t-5
Axle/Gears: 3.27 / 3.08
Re: New Grant wheel

Originally Posted by JamesC
Humm, that configuration failed to work for me.

JamesC
I did have a problem when I first hooked up the wire included in the Grant installation kit. When I first tried grounding the wire to the wheel to check for contact, there was nothing. I thought it might be too large for the tube that it fits in so I filed it down a little and that seemed to do the trick.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
obeymybird
Exterior Parts for Sale
7
Nov 3, 2015 08:10 AM
drptop70ss
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Wanted
3
Oct 4, 2015 09:44 PM
Saxondale
History / Originality
6
Sep 15, 2015 06:42 PM
punkmaster98
Interior Parts for Sale
0
Sep 8, 2015 09:45 PM
turbobuick88
Wheels and Tires
0
Sep 8, 2015 08:27 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:47 PM.