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72Cheyenne454 · 08-07-2019, 01:42 PM

I saw in the August email newsletter from Brothers Trucks they are now offering 69-72 stock style steering wheels in 15" diameter. I think I'll have to try one. I like the idea of the stock look with a more manageable modern size.

https://www.brotherstrucks.com/69-72...tinfo/STR7215/

Astro-Balls · 08-07-2019, 01:53 PM

If they made one for a '68 I would buy one..

**lolife99** · 08-07-2019, 03:36 PM

I'd like to see pics of one installed.
Hard to beat a 3-spoke cushion grip wheel in these trucks.

dfwright · 08-07-2019, 03:40 PM

I'd like to know if it is stronger than the full size repop. The main reason I've never gotten a repop steering wheel is because so many reviewers here have said how flimsy they are, that the metal band in the center is much smaller than the original.

**special-K** · 08-07-2019, 05:20 PM

This one should be more stout by the nature of it's smaller size. I think the first steering wheels made available were flimsy then better ones came out. I bought a flimsy one from LMC in '01. I think these are cool, but if I want a stock looking steering wheel I can handle the stock steering wheel. If I want smaller or custom I go to a car steering wheel. Who knows, might one day do a truck where such a wheel would be called for.

What's the price on these?

cornerstone · 08-07-2019, 05:38 PM

$269.99

**special-K** · 08-08-2019, 07:22 AM

Ouch!

**CUSTOM/10** · 08-08-2019, 08:23 AM

I like it, it's pricey but with power steering, a quick ratio box, a new thick seat foam, it might be just the ticket .

cornerstone · 08-08-2019, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

I like it, it's pricey but with power steering, a quick ratio box, a new thick seat foam, it might be just the ticket .

Maybe you can take the sacrificial plunge and report back? Lol. I’m sure eventually we’ll see an honest review posted. I went with the “comfort grip” but may want to switch to this newer option. The stock look is my favorite.

**CUSTOM/10** · 08-08-2019, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Maybe you can take the sacrificial plunge and report back? Lol. I’m sure eventually we’ll see an honest review posted. I went with the “comfort grip” but may want to switch to this newer option. The stock look is my favorite.

I may just do that, but a driving review would still be a bit down the road seeing it's not running yet !

**CUSTOM/10** · 08-11-2019, 07:43 AM

The more I think about it the more I like it. Yesterday I was installing seat belts and sitting behind the wheel I believe if it was a couple inches smaller it would be a better fit with the new seat foam. I love the original wheel, but it's just too big.

Anybody else think this way, or have a different opinion?

Gary

**Already Gone** · 08-11-2019, 03:16 PM

I've thought for years that a smaller stock wheel would be ideal in our trucks. I've had my Le Carra since 2006 and on 2 trucks now and was figuring on getting one of the cushion grip ones but now I dont know.

**special-K** · 08-11-2019, 09:02 PM

I've seen other vendors are offering these. Ask your favorite vendor

BCOWANWHEELS · 08-12-2019, 05:53 PM

yea more belly room

**Rods** · 08-12-2019, 07:09 PM

I held one in my hands last week and was sold immediately......

They are very firm not flimsy as the larger wheel. I should have mine on Wednesday of this week cant wait Christmas in August for me to me.......I can report back once installed and put some road miles on it.

cornerstone · 08-12-2019, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rods

I held one in my hands last week and was sold immediately......

They are very firm not flimsy as the larger wheel. I should have mine on Wednesday of this week cant wait Christmas in August for me to me.......I can report back once installed and put some road miles on it.

Nice. Where did you buy it?

Brian

**CUSTOM/10** · 08-12-2019, 09:58 PM

I've seen it a couple of places for $255 + shipping Classic Parts I believe was one.

**CUSTOM/10** · 08-12-2019, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rods

I held one in my hands last week and was sold immediately......

They are very firm not flimsy as the larger wheel. I should have mine on Wednesday of this week cant wait Christmas in August for me to me.......I can report back once installed and put some road miles on it.

Can't wait for your review!

**Rods** · 08-12-2019, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cornerstone

Nice. Where did you buy it?

Brian

Tom Korinek on the board here as T-Korinek

Local supplier have done business with him for years great guy and great deals on all parts Truckincrazy

Hit him up for the hook up.

**CUSTOM/10** · 08-14-2019, 09:47 PM

Ordered a 15" wheel from Tom !!!!

**Rods** · 08-15-2019, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by CUSTOM/10

Ordered a 15" wheel from Tom !!!!

That’s great To hear. I can’t wait for mine to arrive.

6T7 C10 · 08-15-2019, 09:50 PM

Please post follow up pics of your 15" wheels and your reviews. Glad somebody finally made a wheel like this.

mgkgmc · 08-16-2019, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 72Cheyenne454

I saw in the August email newsletter from Brothers Trucks they are now offering 69-72 stock style steering wheels in 15" diameter. I think I'll have to try one. I like the idea of the stock look with a more manageable modern size.

https://www.brotherstrucks.com/69-72...tinfo/STR7215/

I wish they would have more color options. They seem to think these are the only colors that people are interested in but mine was a 1970 gold but I guess it is too rare to reproduce.

**CUSTOM/10** · 08-16-2019, 10:00 PM

Mine should be here Friday !

71meangreenc10 · 08-17-2019, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Rods

Tom Korinek on the board here as T-Korinek

Local supplier have done business with him for years great guy and great deals on all parts Truckincrazy

Hit him up for the hook up.

I got mine from Tom also.....It will go into the motor-home.....Very nice and solid reproduction.

Smitty

08-07-2019, 01:42 PM	#1
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels I saw in the August email newsletter from Brothers Trucks they are now offering 69-72 stock style steering wheels in 15" diameter. I think I'll have to try one. I like the idea of the stock look with a more manageable modern size. https://www.brotherstrucks.com/69-72...tinfo/STR7215/ Attached Images Last edited by 72Cheyenne454; 08-07-2019 at 02:01 PM. Reason: additional info

08-07-2019, 01:53 PM	#2
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels If they made one for a '68 I would buy one.. __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

08-07-2019, 03:36 PM	#3
lolife99 67-72 parts collector,… Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 22,682	Re: Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels I'd like to see pics of one installed. Hard to beat a 3-spoke cushion grip wheel in these trucks. Attached Images __________________ Keith Convert to disc brakes. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444823

08-07-2019, 03:40 PM	#4
dfwright Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 1,374	Re: Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels I'd like to know if it is stronger than the full size repop. The main reason I've never gotten a repop steering wheel is because so many reviewers here have said how flimsy they are, that the metal band in the center is much smaller than the original. __________________ 1972 C10 LWB, 350/350 Deconstruction began 5/2009, mostly completed restoration, 5/2017

08-07-2019, 05:20 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels This one should be more stout by the nature of it's smaller size. I think the first steering wheels made available were flimsy then better ones came out. I bought a flimsy one from LMC in '01. I think these are cool, but if I want a stock looking steering wheel I can handle the stock steering wheel. If I want smaller or custom I go to a car steering wheel. Who knows, might one day do a truck where such a wheel would be called for. What's the price on these? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-07-2019, 05:38 PM	#6
cornerstone Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Azle,Texas Posts: 2,249	Re: Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels $269.99 __________________ Brian 1972 C10, "Loyd", LWB to SWB, 5.3, L83/6L80e, 4:11 Tru Trac, Air Ride, VA, DD, 20" Coys, 4 wheel disc, A quick LS swap turned into a 6 year frame off resto-mod.

08-08-2019, 07:22 AM	#7
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels Ouch! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-08-2019, 08:23 AM	#8
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,796	Re: Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels I like it, it's pricey but with power steering, a quick ratio box, a new thick seat foam, it might be just the ticket . __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

08-11-2019, 07:43 AM	#11
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,796	Re: Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels The more I think about it the more I like it. Yesterday I was installing seat belts and sitting behind the wheel I believe if it was a couple inches smaller it would be a better fit with the new seat foam. I love the original wheel, but it's just too big. Anybody else think this way, or have a different opinion? Gary __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

08-11-2019, 03:16 PM	#12
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,073	Re: Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels I've thought for years that a smaller stock wheel would be ideal in our trucks. I've had my Le Carra since 2006 and on 2 trucks now and was figuring on getting one of the cushion grip ones but now I dont know. Attached Images __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

08-11-2019, 09:02 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels I've seen other vendors are offering these. Ask your favorite vendor __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

08-12-2019, 05:53 PM	#14
BCOWANWHEELS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: KINGSPORT,TN. Posts: 3,035	Re: Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels yea more belly room __________________ I BELIEVE IN JOHN 3:16

08-12-2019, 07:09 PM	#15
Rods Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,472	Re: Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels I held one in my hands last week and was sold immediately...... They are very firm not flimsy as the larger wheel. I should have mine on Wednesday of this week cant wait Christmas in August for me to me.......I can report back once installed and put some road miles on it. __________________ Az

08-12-2019, 09:58 PM	#17
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,796	Re: Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels I've seen it a couple of places for $255 + shipping Classic Parts I believe was one. __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

08-14-2019, 09:47 PM	#20
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,796	Re: Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels Ordered a 15" wheel from Tom !!!! __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859



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08-15-2019, 09:50 PM	#22
6T7 C10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: TX Hill Country Posts: 150	Re: Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels Please post follow up pics of your 15" wheels and your reviews. Glad somebody finally made a wheel like this.

08-16-2019, 10:00 PM	#24
CUSTOM/10 Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sandown, NH Posts: 2,796	Re: Brothers Trucks is now offering 15" stock style steering wheels Mine should be here Friday ! __________________ Gary 72 SWB 4x4 My 72 SWB Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=259859

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