The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network







Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Go Back   The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network > 47 - Current classic GM Trucks > The 1967 - 1972 Chevrolet & GMC Pickups Message Board

Web 67-72chevytrucks.com


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 05-26-2013, 01:29 PM   #26
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1969-1972 Chevy/GMC Factory Steering Wheel Restoration

Quote:
Originally Posted by sboris View Post
Definitely interested in all this. I'm going to do a 68 wheel. The material in the later 69 and up wheels seems different. Any input on this? Great job by the way Newtype72
Posted via Mobile Device
I myself have never handled a 67-68 wheel though I wish I could find one they do look really great in any truck and I believe that they are a different material the 69-72's seem to have a "softer" plastic opposed to the early wheels which seem to last much longer with their "harder" plastic. I wouldn't quote that because again I've never got to mess with one before. And thank you very much I appreciate all of the knowledge and support this forum brings so It drives me to do nice little write-ups like this for the young ones like me coming into this game.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-26-2013, 08:56 PM   #27
special-K
Special Order

 
special-K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,752
Re: 1969-1972 Chevy/GMC Factory Steering Wheel Restoration

The 69-72 wheels are a different material than earlier wheels. 67/68s are the same as years prior and in '73 they changed material again. I believe 69-72s are a type of vinyl.
__________________
"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 ~
special-K is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-26-2013, 10:09 PM   #28
sboris
Registered User
 
sboris's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Osceola, Ia
Posts: 2,016
Re: 1969-1972 Chevy/GMC Factory Steering Wheel Restoration

Quote:
Originally Posted by special-K View Post
The 69-72 wheels are a different material than earlier wheels. 67/68s are the same as years prior and in '73 they changed material again. I believe 69-72s are a type of vinyl.
So do they all use the same repair material?
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Shawn
68 chevy K/20
05 chevy 3/4 4x4
71 short step-sold
71 chevy Beauville van
My build.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039
sboris is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-26-2013, 10:36 PM   #29
special-K
Special Order

 
special-K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,752
Re: 1969-1972 Chevy/GMC Factory Steering Wheel Restoration

Yeah,epoxy.
__________________
"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 ~
special-K is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 05-27-2013, 12:05 AM   #30
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1969-1972 Chevy/GMC Factory Steering Wheel Restoration

Quote:
Originally Posted by special-K View Post
The 69-72 wheels are a different material than earlier wheels. 67/68s are the same as years prior and in '73 they changed material again. I believe 69-72s are a type of vinyl.
Good info Tim the early ones just always seemed to look like they lasted so much longer over the years and this would explain that easily.

Pictures of the re-re-sanding process coming tonight
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-27-2013, 10:38 PM   #31
knsmodels
I make Models
 
knsmodels's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Bucks, PA
Posts: 626
Re: 1969-1972 Chevy/GMC Factory Steering Wheel Restoration

I would definitely use an automotive paint with a hardener in it....That is what I used on my wheel and it has held up well....The black wheels did not seem to crack as bad....I had found a nice black wheel and painted it to match my interior.....Good luck hope it turns out great.....
__________________
Click to see what I do

1972 LWB K10 350/4 sp
1968 SS Chevelle 396/tremac5spd
knsmodels is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2013, 03:04 AM   #32
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1969-1972 Chevy/GMC Factory Steering Wheel Restoration

Quote:
Originally Posted by knsmodels View Post
I would definitely use an automotive paint with a hardener in it....That is what I used on my wheel and it has held up well....The black wheels did not seem to crack as bad....I had found a nice black wheel and painted it to match my interior.....Good luck hope it turns out great.....
Will definitely be going this rout hopefully some major progress by this weekend
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2013, 03:09 AM   #33
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1969-1972 Chevy/GMC Factory Steering Wheel Restoration

Alright I've been slacking but have been working so here goes I'll try to keep it relative as possible as I did with my descriptions from the beginning.

1. I was upset with the lack of prevention from paint crack as seen on the hub and roughness from the sanding on the spokes of the wheel and most definitely the backside so I started with just some general purpose 60 Grit Sand paper which went fast but did it's job in exactly 4 sheets which seems like a lot but with all the nooks and crannies it isn't too bad. here's a couple shots of the roughing. I've got about 22 hours into it at this point of the re-process of the wheel with the stripping of the coats of paint.



__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-29-2013, 03:20 AM   #34
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1969-1972 Chevy/GMC Factory Steering Wheel Restoration

2. Moving onto the past couple night I now have around 26 hours or so with the finishing of the 60 grit on the backside in the valley's of the grip, (( WHAT A PITA THOSE ARE I'll be honest )) now I got ready for the 180. I know big jump and it really showed as I was out of 120 and the vinyl/plastic really clogged the finer paper but I did start pulling a nice smooth finish out of it compared to the deep ruts from before. I also am showing a previous step as I removed the barely visible grain texture this time. I felt it wasn't doing much for the wheel if it wasn't all the way around like it should be. I want to look into recreating it on another wheel in the future possible and make this one a sleeker "sporty" design compared the the higher end grain style's kind of like Deluxe/custom vs. Cheyenne Super. Anyway laid down a couple hours of smoothing nixing the grips this time as I wanted to lay more epoxy later to see if I could solve some popping issues in the paint. Then comes the epoxy you can see I put down some tape to rebuild the "body line" on the top of the hub. I'll show more tomorrow as it has to set and then be sanded to show the more dominant lines on top. That's all for tonight as I'm starting to feel the hours of a day job and no rest over the holiday weekend set in. Stay tuned







__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-04-2013, 10:25 AM   #35
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1969-1972 Chevy/GMC Factory Steering Wheel Restoration

Hey guys I know I've been slacking with updates but right now it's our local towns biggest car show month of the season so I've been battling some truck issues to get her rolling smoother. Anyway I'm hoping to have a write up and pictures by Saturday morning for everyone. First coat is on and doesn't look to bad so a possible second coat before the weekend but we shall see. Thank you
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 06-05-2013, 05:33 AM   #36
special-K
Special Order

 
special-K's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,752
Re: 1969-1972 Chevy/GMC Factory Steering Wheel Restoration

I'll be watching. I think you'll have it right this time. Can't wait to see. Oh,I meant to tell you. I have a perfect steering wheel I would have given you if you paid the postage.































Sorry,JUST KIDDING!! (but you already knew that...right?)
__________________
"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 ~
special-K is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 06-05-2013, 01:03 PM   #37
NewType72
Registered User
 
NewType72's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: turlock
Posts: 2,177
Re: 1969-1972 Chevy/GMC Factory Steering Wheel Restoration

yeah I knew it was too good to be true. But shoot I might make a side hobby outta this someday.

Anyway yesterday i went ahead and attacked the wheel with 400 grit to smooth out the imperfections I missed before the primer so now it's nice and smooth. I don't believe I got a picture of it in this stage tho unfortunately. Just imagine flat black with a little blue here and there from the thin primer.

It's off with my father now to get its second stage of primer on and I may have one more round after if its not smooth enough then. But it should be fairly decent after this next coat. Getting excited it looks so much better this time around.
Posted via Mobile Device
__________________
Project NewType 1972 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne Super ( Daily Driven Showtruck ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=507903
Project Great Grandpa's Legacy 1973 Chevy C/10 Cheyenne ( Current daily driver collecting big time parts ) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...89#post7084289

- Dylan
(209)-985-7721
NewType72 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-06-2017, 10:38 PM   #38
WannaBe68
Registered User
 
WannaBe68's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Texas!
Posts: 430
Re: 1969-1972 Chevy/GMC Factory Steering Wheel Restoration

Thread bump --
I know this is an old and dormant thread, but Photobucket is killing me! Is there any way to get these pictures back into the tread? I'm about to try this very thing and would love some visual aid :-)
Thanks!
WannaBe68 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Tags
1969, 1972, factory, restoration, steering wheel

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:28 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright 1997-2022 67-72chevytrucks.com