427_Roadster

Hey Guys...
I currently have the stock steering wheel in my '69. I like the looks, but not the 'skinny' feel of it. I was thinking about going with the leather wrap 3-spoke style from the later sharks. They definately have a sportier feel to them.
Any thoughts from the shark community on this?
I haven't seen this done for myself and I'm wondering if the wheel would look out of place in my '69 or not.
:cheers:
-Tom

72 Stingray

I have had a three-spoke leather wrapped wheel (black grip & spokes) on my 72 since I first restored it in 1984. It was purchsed from Eckler's and has held up very well. I think it modernizes the cockpit a little bit and most people not in the know think it is the original wheel. I replaced the original for the same reason you mentioned but I do have it tucked away in a box for safe keeping. No pics handy of the 3-spoke, but I might be able to take some this weekend.

Eddie 70

I just replaced the broken skinny on my 70 with another skinny. I wondered the same thing that you did. The only thing with going with a later steering wheel is that it is going to be smaller. Not a problem if you have power steering though. Later smaller wheel would only make it harder to turn while going through slow manuvers.

Ganey

Markus (zwede) did on early C3 & it looks great. Rec. ! :cool:

Added a Grant slotted 3 spoke to mine & have pic. on website. Moves wh. closer to dash. It's great. :cool:

yellow 72

This one is from Eckler...nice wheel :yesnod:

Jason Staley

Here's one in a 76 (almost the same dash). :cheers:

427_Roadster

:eek: Wow! Nice pictures guys, thanks. Makes it easier to decide-the wheel definitely looks at home in the early sharks.
Thanks again...
-Tom