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Offline gs2fast4u

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sport wheel mounting hub
« on: November 29, 2015, 11:43:42 AM »
does anyone know of any reproductions of sport steering wheel mounting hub for 1965 skylark? anyone members have a used one for sale?
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Re: sport wheel mounting hub
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2015, 12:40:52 PM »
The Parts Place  https://thepartsplaceinc.com/buick-skylark-gs-regal-gn-parts.aspx?modelName=Buick+Skylark%2fGS%2fRegal%2fGN&modelID=7&year=1969 sells a hub part ST2787S.

Its the 'solid' one that is slightly larger than the turn signal housing. Has enough metal to be turned down on a lathe to the same diameter as the turn signal housing.
« Last Edit: November 29, 2015, 12:42:34 PM by dsags »
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Re: sport wheel mounting hub
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2015, 04:52:47 PM »
Found some on eBay.

The 67-68 is 3-13/16" dia at the column, the 69-75 is 4-3/16"
......Note the mounting surface is flat on these. Some Buick steering wheels have a 2 piece center with one spoke overlapping the other two, requiring a notch in the hub so the wheel sits flat.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/WOOD-GRAIN-STEERING-WHEEL-HUB-67-8-GM-CAMARO-NOVA-CHEVELLE-EL-CAMINO-/321639866943?hash=item4ae33ae23f:g:ACoAAOSwNSxU1UGA&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STEERING-WHEEL-HUB-CAMARO-69-CHEVELLE-69-72-NOVA-69-70-/321379544585?hash=item4ad3b6ae09:g:CAUAAOSwofxUfy67

Ground Up has a 64-66 version, $69.95, and a 67-68 version $42.95
http://www.ss396.com/chevelle/IZ-65.html
http://www.ss396.com/chevelle/IK-062.html
They are the exact same picture so I don't know what the difference is.

I've bought the rally wheels from junkyard 1980's models such as Skyhawks. I think I used that hub too. It's also the larger OD one but the mismatch isn't real noticeable.


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Re: sport wheel mounting hub
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2015, 05:10:12 PM »
What I have found for Buick Skylark GS is that the 69 and up hub does not turn down well it leaves a large gap between the hub and column. The best I have found for a 65/6 Skylark GS, if you want a later model Buick 3 spoke wheel is to use a 68 hub. Used on 68 Buick and Olds. It is slightly larger, but will turn down and not leave a gap and the wheel will fit. The 68 hub will work on 67 without any modifications.