1967 Steering Wheel
12-10-2016, 09:21 AM
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1967 Steering Wheel
This wheel was on my car when I bought it. Is it a Chevrolet optional wheel or aftermarket? It's slightly padded and probably vinyl covered.
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12-10-2016, 09:26 AM
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12-10-2016, 09:32 AM
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12-10-2016, 09:56 AM
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If you ever start looking for an original steering wheel, know that the 67/68 wheel is unique. Earlier mid year wheels will fit but they won't be entirely correct. Of course, with uniqueness comes $$$.
12-10-2016, 09:58 AM
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12-10-2016, 10:02 AM
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I like original C2s, but the OEM steering wheels are not very appealing. The best you can do and stay original is the optional teak steering wheel, or a replacement new teak wheel replica of the original.
12-10-2016, 10:32 AM
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what makes you think the tele is not original? ALL 67 got the plastic simulated wood wheel. there was no other option
12-10-2016, 10:45 AM
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So the teak wheel was not available in '67? Thanks for adding to my knowledge (correcting my ignorance).
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and yes all 67 got the plastic three spoke wheel with a step
12-10-2016, 10:54 AM
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Was '66 the last year for the available optional teak wheel?
12-10-2016, 10:56 AM
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Even though incorrect, I replaced the original plastic wheel in my '67 with an Eric Freeman teak wheel. It's gorgeous. Wish I was capable of doing work like him.
I read that the Feds banned the teak wheel option in '67 for safety reasons (splintering wood in the event of an accident maybe? I don't know).
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I read that the Feds banned the teak wheel option in '67 for safety reasons (splintering wood in the event of an accident maybe? I don't know).
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12-10-2016, 06:35 PM
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