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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 05:36 PM
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Choosing a proper steering wheel

I have a replacement steering wheel at the moment but was looking for where I could find a stock replacement for my 85 z28 or anything else that might look well with my car, no ***** ****.
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 07:46 PM
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Re: Choosing a proper steering wheel

Stock steering wheels - especially in nice condition - are getting expensive and harder to come by. If yours is 'leather wrapped', then it will be more expensive to find a replacement. Note also that many used ones may have loose and/or faded leather.

You can look in junkyards, Craigslist ads, EBay and of course, this site as well: https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/interior-parts-sale/

Keep in mind that you will need a steering wheel puller to remove and install the steering wheels. Most auto part chain stores will loan them as long as a cash deposit is left. Removal and installation instructions are plentiful when using the search box above. Lastly, you should edit your profile to show your make, model, year and engine as I'm sure many more questions will be asked by you in the future. Good luck and welcome aboard!
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Re: Choosing a proper steering wheel

Here's a few steering wheels to look at.
http://www.grantproducts.com/product...ls/automotive/
I have this Grant #415 Challenger =

Last edited by Ron U.S.M.C.; Aug 22, 2012 at 08:32 PM.
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 11:37 AM
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Re: Choosing a proper steering wheel

thanks for the website, it really has alot of designs that i like
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 11:44 AM
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Re: Choosing a proper steering wheel

thanks for all the info, and my bad for such a late response, thought I would get an email notification to any replies from my post. Thanks for the welcome as I look forward to being part of this community.
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 05:07 PM
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Re: Choosing a proper steering wheel

I never understood the appeal of that Grant Challenger wheel. It looks so incredibly cheap.

If you like the stock wheel, you can often find them restored with new leather on Ebay from Chuck Pelton. He has a very good reputation for his wheels, and they don't cost any more than a nice aftermarket leather wheel.
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 05:26 PM
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Re: Choosing a proper steering wheel

Originally Posted by Jim85IROC
I never understood the appeal of that Grant Challenger wheel. It looks so incredibly cheap.
I agree. Never been a fan.
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 05:41 PM
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Re: Choosing a proper steering wheel

Originally Posted by Jim85IROC
I never understood the appeal of that Grant Challenger wheel. It looks so incredibly cheap.
Same here. I put one on my '84 Cutlass decades ago. I pulled it off after two weeks. It's just a matter of taste.

I don't really care for those import style wheels with the lumpy rim, square profile and bright neon colored stitching/panels.

The hardest thing is finding an aftermarket wheel that is more to my tastes and has no or little dish to it.

Billet doesn't quite look right in a 3rd Gen either.
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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Re: Choosing a proper steering wheel

I went to Grants site and picked the Challenger because I wanted a wheel that fit the look of a 1989 Camaro 1/4mile car.
Not a low profile car but one with staggered wheels ,smaller tires up front with larger tires in the rear and a slight rake.
Thats what I drive.
I will admit that they do not look top of the line but the other wheels looked to modern to me or look like they belong in a dune buggy or old school classic car.
I am open to finding one to take its place if I see one.

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