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Title: Nostalgia
Post by: yachtsmanbill on June 18, 2019, 04:13:14 PM

Kinda looking around for light blue 11-1/2 to 13" metalflake steering wheel for my 64 special. I need the whole kit if possible, and in driver quality is just fine. Have several 64 parts to help in a trade situation including the OEM wheel with a near perfect horn bar, pretty nice rim and a few decent splits around the hub. If you have one and its collecting dust and rust, let me know!  Bill at  yachtsman36@charter.net

Title: Re: Nostalgia
Post by: yachtsmanbill on June 21, 2019, 06:02:56 AM

Even looking around for a black or non metalflake wheel. Ideas? Thoughts?? Also been looking around for a decent vintage tach. Old Sun Super Tach? VDO?  Column mount with a 250-270* sweep would be cool. Just let me know...  Bill

Title: Re: Nostalgia
Post by: WkillGS on June 21, 2019, 09:54:34 AM

Grant still makes the metalflake steering wheels.
I see the 11.5 " on Amazon for $60
https://www.amazon.com/11-1-Metalflake-Style-Steering-Wheel/dp/B01N9VRM9A/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=blue+metal+flake+steering+wheel&qid=1561128314&s=automotive&sr=1-5 (https://www.amazon.com/11-1-Metalflake-Style-Steering-Wheel/dp/B01N9VRM9A/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=blue+metal+flake+steering+wheel&qid=1561128314&s=automotive&sr=1-5)

and the 13.5" and 15" at Summit Racing:
https://www.summitracing.com/search/product-line/grant-metal-flake-steering-wheels?N=4294852039 (https://www.summitracing.com/search/product-line/grant-metal-flake-steering-wheels?N=4294852039)

The required mounting kit is extra.

Title: Re: Nostalgia
Post by: gs spoken here on June 21, 2019, 10:01:13 AM

I think I have an old Grant wood wheel with the mounting and horn kit off my 66. Chrome is not good, like all the old wheels. If interested I can get it out and take some pictures.

Title: Re: Nostalgia
Post by: yachtsmanbill on June 21, 2019, 10:25:43 AM

Would love to see some pics of the wood wheel if possible! Hopefully less than 15 inch OD?

Yo Walt... been looking at the new wheels @ 60.00 (all over town!) but the kit is an additional 40.00+ Unless a beater wheel shows up, maybe a next years project.  Bill

Title: Re: Nostalgia
Post by: gs spoken here on June 22, 2019, 09:33:27 AM

This is a 15" wheel, off a 66 GS, with the hub and horn kit, I would like $60.00 for the set, plus the shipping, as I said the chrome is poor.

Title: Re: Nostalgia
Post by: gs spoken here on June 22, 2019, 09:34:44 AM

A few more pictures of the wheel.

Title: Re: Nostalgia
Post by: yachtsmanbill on June 23, 2019, 04:48:08 AM

Thanks for taking the time for the trouble and the pics! I actually measured my wheel and it came in at about 15-3/4" on he O.D.  Your 15" wheel would be the perfect nostalgia accessory, but the 3/4" difference just wont justify it. DANG!

I really thought mine was about 20"; seems so when youre on a bench seat, leaning over on the 4 speed stick etc. I was truly surprised when I measured it! I really think Im gonna hafta downsize to about 11-1/2" like the one Walt posted the link to. That one just seems really small, but the car steers effortlessly Guess we'll keep on searching. Thanks again,  Bill

Title: Re: Nostalgia
Post by: wheelz on August 28, 2019, 10:01:59 PM

Yo. Yo, Billy, I got a box of old, vintage tachometers...  Condition UNKNOW'D. I am certain they USED TO WORK at one time...  :icon_scratch:  nevertheless, make me an offer on which one or two you would like before I post them on various vintage hot rodder sites.    :headbang:

Wheelz, Tampa Bay

Title: Re: Nostalgia
Post by: yachtsmanbill on August 29, 2019, 05:28:00 AM

Hey Wheelz... thanks for thinking of me!  I actually picked up a Super Tach II from Bruno a while back (condition unknown) but it looks good. I may need one for parts ; ya never know.   Bill