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**'68OrangeSunshine** · 06-26-2018, 03:46 AM

The '67-'68 wheel is definitely a classic. Fits the hand just right.
Spokes at 9 O'clock and 3 O 'clock, so you can get the 'Ten and Two' we were tought in Drivers Ed, by feel. Also the spoke at 6 O'clock is handy when driving in reverse.
The slim shape also fits between the fingers when cruising.
I have a '71 Jimmy, and I put the OEM wheel back on it. [PO had a dumb Grant ghetto wheel that came off in my hands while in traffic]. While the original '71 wheel was a lot better, it hurt my hand trying to grip it between my knuckles like my '68's wheel.

I may change out to a '67-'68 wheel on that truck, too.

The original wheels are better made than the repops, I have heard.

About the cracks -- there are some old threads about fixing OEM steering wheels on here. Basically, you file out the cracks with a triangular file and fill back in with A/B putty, then sand down and paint.

06-26-2018, 03:46 AM	#21
'68OrangeSunshine Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tucson, AZ USA Posts: 7,142	Re: Clicking Sound When I Connect The Battery Terminal The '67-'68 wheel is definitely a classic. Fits the hand just right. Spokes at 9 O'clock and 3 O 'clock, so you can get the 'Ten and Two' we were tought in Drivers Ed, by feel. Also the spoke at 6 O'clock is handy when driving in reverse. The slim shape also fits between the fingers when cruising. I have a '71 Jimmy, and I put the OEM wheel back on it. [PO had a dumb Grant ghetto wheel that came off in my hands while in traffic]. While the original '71 wheel was a lot better, it hurt my hand trying to grip it between my knuckles like my '68's wheel. I may change out to a '67-'68 wheel on that truck, too. The original wheels are better made than the repops, I have heard. About the cracks -- there are some old threads about fixing OEM steering wheels on here. Basically, you file out the cracks with a triangular file and fill back in with A/B putty, then sand down and paint. __________________ Every 25 years I like to rebuild that 292, whether it needs it or not.