68 Steering wheel
03-14-2024, 11:28 AM
#1
Burning Brakes
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68 Steering wheel
Is there a smaller shallower steering wheel that will go right in without modifications ? With my drivers seat all the way back I can hardly get in the car !
03-14-2024, 12:19 PM
#2
Le Mans Master
I'm 80% sure the S6 Step-series steering wheel from VSW (formerly Volante) is a direct bolt-on replacement. Perhaps someone with a 68 will confirm.
Other wheels will also fit, without the step, you can just run a spacer, or some washers, or not worry about it. (Like the Voltante S6 in my 80).
https://vswsteeringwheels.com/collec...teering-wheels
Top Flight also makes nice repro wheels. If a later year will fit (with the step), you could use one of those.
Other wheels will also fit, without the step, you can just run a spacer, or some washers, or not worry about it. (Like the Voltante S6 in my 80).
https://vswsteeringwheels.com/collec...teering-wheels
Top Flight also makes nice repro wheels. If a later year will fit (with the step), you could use one of those.
03-14-2024, 01:20 PM
#4
Le Mans Master
Long time 68 owner here. Though I have the stock 16” wheel I see a lot of owners use the later 69 and up wheel. It will bolt right up and has (I believe) a 15” diameter. It is black rubber with SS band. Hope that helps.
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03-14-2024, 01:24 PM
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Le Mans Master
FWIW, here's the link to the Top Flight reproduction (I bought one in 1978 Oyster for my 79). The Volante wheel is smaller still (14" vs 15").
https://www.topflightautomotive.com/...oose-color-ca/
https://www.topflightautomotive.com/...oose-color-ca/
03-14-2024, 02:46 PM
#7
Safety Car
I have one that was sold for 1968 Corvettes many years ago. It is the same bolt pattern and works great. It is several inches narrower than the original and this allows entry and exiting without any issues. I might have bought it from Mid-America as they still show several different wheels available for the 1968.
03-14-2024, 07:09 PM
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Melting Slicks
I bought a reproduction 69-up 15" wheel from Corvette Central. I think that they were the first to have it reproduced and it is beautiful. It was made in Taiwan and has lasted over twenty years I think. Lou.
03-14-2024, 08:23 PM
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I bought a wooden wheel 4 years ago or so for my 68.... It was just released by grant i believe....let me see if i can figure it out.
03-14-2024, 08:25 PM
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Its similar to this but had brushed stainless spokes...
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/78/
http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/78/
03-14-2024, 08:29 PM
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Mine looks like this one.http://www.grantproducts.com/products/view/102/
I will have to get a picture
...its on an IDIDIT column now
I will have to get a picture
...its on an IDIDIT column now
03-15-2024, 10:53 AM
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If I remember correctly the 69 and up steering wheel is also the optional steering wheel for the 70 and up SS Chevelle. It is on my cars. Jerry