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Old 11-26-2008, 08:49 PM   #1
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Steering wheel resizing

has anyone ever seen a smaller version of orginial steering wheel possibly aftermarket
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Old 12-07-2009, 10:09 PM   #2
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Re: original steering wheel

I cut one down to 15 inches and took pics of process . Will post pics when I figure out why not posting corrrectly.
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Old 12-08-2009, 03:39 PM   #3
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Re: original steering wheel

Steering wheel cut and bent to new dia



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Old 12-08-2009, 03:56 PM   #4
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Re: original steering wheel

Rim welded together with new spoke locations cut out

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Old 12-08-2009, 04:01 PM   #5
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Re: original steering wheel

Had to add extensions to spokes because I cut spokes too short. They should be cut flush with rim.

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Old 12-08-2009, 04:10 PM   #6
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Welding process

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Old 12-22-2009, 11:40 PM   #7
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Re: original steering wheel

Ok I just saw this thread and I have a question. Do you think that a smaller diameter late model steering wheel would work instead of cutting up the original? I'm thinking a weekend project in in the near future.
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Old 12-23-2009, 01:02 PM   #8
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Re: original steering wheel

nickp51chevy: I have used an 80's model Camero wheel that is a direct fit and is 14and 1/4 inches in diameter. I have also used a 90's Chevy truck wheel and it is 15 and 1/2 inches in dia. and does not require modification to fit.
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