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weever82 · 11-05-2012, 11:53 PM

Looking great! Can't wait to see it fit in the truck!

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Andy4639 · 11-06-2012, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Street Smart

I like the look of my 3 spoke `67 wheel. But like most, I wish it was smaller. Whats the diameter of the Chevelle wheel. It should look great when ur done.

I haven't measured it. I will have to do that tomorrow and post. I have a stock corvette wheel on now and it's maybe a inch are so bigger than it.

71sierragrande · 11-06-2012, 12:21 AM

I guess I never thought of using body filler on a cracked wheel. Cant wait to see how this one turns out!

Andy4639 · 11-06-2012, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 71sierragrande

I guess I never thought of using body filler on a cracked wheel. Cant wait to see how this one turns out!

I hadn't either. I have the expoxy sitting in the garage and planed to use it when I came across a article about repairing the steering wheels with body filler. It stated as long as the cracks weren't big are all the way through to use filler so I decided to try it. None of the cracks were that bad just wanted it to look cleaner.
First time fixing a wheel so we shall see how it goes.

Andy4639 · 11-07-2012, 07:23 PM

Here is what I bought to paint it with.

domeier · 11-08-2012, 01:45 AM

Man, that is gonna be sweet! I want one too.

Andy4639 · 11-08-2012, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by domeier

Man, that is gonna be sweet! I want one too.

Thanks, I hope so to!
Well I'm off Thursday night so I hope to get it painted by the weekend. Then wait a week and spray it with the clear.
The weather has been helping me either though. Cold and raining last few days.

shawno72 · 11-08-2012, 09:47 AM

What are going to do with the old corvette wheel?

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Andy4639 · 11-08-2012, 03:50 PM

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What are going to do with the old corvette wheel?

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I'm going to hold on to it for awhile and make sure I like the new one then sell it.

shawno72 · 11-08-2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

I'm going to hold on to it for awhile and make sure I like the new one then sell it.

If its a comfort grip style put me inline for it

Andy4639 · 11-08-2012, 08:34 PM

Its a red leather wrap wheel.
It maybe awhile though the way the weather is here. I need a good dry day to paint my 67 wheel.

weever82 · 11-08-2012, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Thanks, I hope so to!
Well I'm off Thursday night so I hope to get it painted by the weekend. Then wait a week and spray it with the clear.
The weather has been helping me either though. Cold and raining last few days.

Why a week for the clear? Needs that long to cure or personal time constraints!

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Andy4639 · 11-08-2012, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by weever82

Why a week for the clear? Needs that long to cure or personal time constraints!

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Both. The guy at paint store said at least a week of cure time and working 12hr nights and weather it maybe even longer.
Hope to get it painted tomorrow during the day at least one coat anyway.

gearys 5600 · 11-08-2012, 08:57 PM

Lookin good..We need pics !!

Andy4639 · 11-08-2012, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gearys 5600

Lookin good..We need pics !!

Yes and when it's painted I will post them!

shawno72 · 11-08-2012, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy4639

Its a red leather wrap wheel.
It maybe awhile though the way the weather is here. I need a good dry day to paint my 67 wheel.

No rush

Andy4639 · 11-09-2012, 08:30 AM

U will be the first to know.

Andy4639 · 11-09-2012, 03:20 PM

Well I got the first coat on and letting it dry then spray another.

shawno72 · 11-09-2012, 03:41 PM

That's purdy...

Andy4639 · 11-09-2012, 05:52 PM

Thanks it should really pop when I get the clear and chrome on it. Now the wait!

big mike71 · 11-09-2012, 07:52 PM

Man that looks good. Did you ever measure it?

weever82 · 11-10-2012, 12:28 AM

Looking good!

Weev-

Andy4639 · 11-10-2012, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by big mike71

Man that looks good. Did you ever measure it?

Yes sorry, 16" the old Corvette whell is 14".
I think it's going to need a thrid coat though. Got some spots to cover.

Andy4639 · 11-10-2012, 07:46 PM

Got to looking at it this morning and it had rubbed something are I rubed it so I put another couple of coats on it. Looks fine now. Let it situp for a week and clear it and mount it up. Man it's going to be hard waiting to getter'done!

Andy4639 · 11-16-2012, 11:48 AM

Getting closer. to cold outside to clear though. may have to clear it later.

11-05-2012, 11:53 PM	#26
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	Re: New steering wheel Looking great! Can't wait to see it fit in the truck! Weev- Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne

11-06-2012, 12:21 AM	#28
71sierragrande Petroleum User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 928	Re: New steering wheel I guess I never thought of using body filler on a cracked wheel. Cant wait to see how this one turns out! __________________ 1971 GMC Sierra Grande 2WD 1/2 ton, 350/400 auto 2008 Chevy Silverado 2WD 1/2 ton LT1 5.3L auto

11-07-2012, 07:23 PM	#30
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: New steering wheel Here is what I bought to paint it with. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-08-2012, 01:45 AM	#31
domeier Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Jose, California Posts: 784	Re: New steering wheel Man, that is gonna be sweet! I want one too.

11-08-2012, 09:47 AM	#33
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: New steering wheel What are going to do with the old corvette wheel? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-08-2012, 08:34 PM	#36
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: New steering wheel Its a red leather wrap wheel. It maybe awhile though the way the weather is here. I need a good dry day to paint my 67 wheel. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-08-2012, 08:57 PM	#39
gearys 5600 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: tulsa,ok Posts: 1,085	Re: New steering wheel Lookin good..We need pics !! __________________ MY BUILD THREAD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=423629 1969 custom/10 swb--SOLD 1968 swb 50th anniv.--SOLD 1967 camaro ss/rs..LS-6-speed, 16-year long project 1956 chevy nomad 1955 chevy 210 2-dr sedan 1978 el-camino ss 1-owner

11-09-2012, 08:30 AM	#42
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: New steering wheel U will be the first to know. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-09-2012, 03:20 PM	#43
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: New steering wheel Well I got the first coat on and letting it dry then spray another. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-09-2012, 03:41 PM	#44
shawno72 C/10 junkie Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 9,093	Re: New steering wheel That's purdy... __________________ Shawn 70 LWB C10 current driver/project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663051 68 SWB C10 Work in progress.....SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559520 72 LWB C10 Sold 71 LWB C10 Sold 68 LWB C10 CST Sold http://youtu.be/kbB0QrBIs9k My mom always had the best advice. It was just a tad late. After a fall that involved blood, she'd say....."Careful!"

11-09-2012, 05:52 PM	#45
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: New steering wheel Thanks it should really pop when I get the clear and chrome on it. Now the wait! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-09-2012, 07:52 PM	#46
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: New steering wheel Man that looks good. Did you ever measure it? __________________ I'm not as good as I once was, But I'm as good once as I ever was.

11-10-2012, 12:28 AM	#47
weever82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Queen Creek, AZ Posts: 551	Re: New steering wheel Looking good! Weev- __________________ Weev- Life's tough...... It's even tougher when your stupid - John Wayne

11-10-2012, 07:46 PM	#49
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: New steering wheel Got to looking at it this morning and it had rubbed something are I rubed it so I put another couple of coats on it. Looks fine now. Let it situp for a week and clear it and mount it up. Man it's going to be hard waiting to getter'done! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

11-16-2012, 11:48 AM	#50
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: New steering wheel Getting closer. to cold outside to clear though. may have to clear it later. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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