Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**bigmoe** · 01-31-2022, 10:46 AM

I have a Classic Performance tilt column with an aftermarket steering wheel. I feel the steering wheel looks out of place, too modern. I'm thinking I'd like to find a vintage GM wheel from the era of the truck. A C10 deluxe wheel or an Impala/Belair/Biscayne style. The description in their listing says "fits most aftermarket hubs/wheels". I have no idea if the old wheels will fit this column though. Anyone know?

**The Rocknrod** · 01-31-2022, 10:53 AM

No I don't know. Has to be someone who has tried it here though.

**bigmoe** · 01-31-2022, 02:16 PM

I did a little more research on my column. Part number is TC-#30-FB. Their website also says you can fit any 67-94 GM steering wheel. Hmm what about 65?

Deadbird · 01-31-2022, 06:03 PM

I got an original Impala wheel to work great with a new I Did It column.

**bigmoe** · 01-31-2022, 06:15 PM

Good to know.

**72cs20** · 01-31-2022, 11:56 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmoe

I have a Classic Performance tilt column with an aftermarket steering wheel. I feel the steering wheel looks out of place, too modern. I'm thinking I'd like to find a vintage GM wheel from the era of the truck. A C10 deluxe wheel or an Impala/Belair/Biscayne style. The description in their listing says "fits most aftermarket hubs/wheels". I have no idea if the old wheels will fit this column though. Anyone know?

You will need to drill the older wheel at about the 10:30 position for the horn button pass through. I did this with a 64 Impala wheel that I had on my 66 truck with an Ididit column. Ididit has the procedure on their website, and on Youtube I think. The Classic Performance column probably uses the same 10:30 horn button pass through.

**bigmoe** · 03-16-2022, 11:12 AM

I picked up this Impala wheel cheap. I'll need to fill the cracks and paint. Could be tricky to patch the cracks right beside the chrome trim. It only has 3 of the 4 little chrome rings though and I have no idea where to get a replacement.

A buddy also has a 65 Belair wheel he says is in nice shape (he says no cracks) but it'll be a few weeks till he can get it. He doesn't think it has the 4 little chrome rings.

I ordered the Iditit adapter kit (2612100040) hoping it will work with my Classic Performance column.

61hawk · 03-16-2022, 07:33 PM

I am installing an Ididit column with the original steering wheel, you need to use their steering wheel kit to make up the gap between the wheel and column.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/idt-2612100040

vin63 · 03-17-2022, 06:51 PM

Generally, the splines on the early Chevy steering wheels are the same, but it's the shape and depth of the steering wheel hub that can leave a gap between the wheel and the column. I also went with an Ididit Retro Series column and reduced the diameter of a deluxe (Biscayne) steering wheel.

61hawk · 03-17-2022, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

Generally, the splines on the early Chevy steering wheels are the same, but it's the shape and depth of the steering wheel hub that can leave a gap between the wheel and the column. I also went with an Ididit Retro Series column and reduced the diameter of a deluxe (Biscayne) steering wheel.

Weird, it looks like that Biscayne wheel didn't need the filler ring to match the diameter of the retro column... I have the same column but am using a truck Deluxe wheel and it obviously needs the filler ring.

OL SKOOL · 03-18-2022, 01:50 PM

This came off an early Nova. I used the blow ring from the Nova and a 65 Gmc cap. I couldn't get the ring to blow the horn but i had the one grounding ring on upside down. Column out of a 80 Chevy van with tilt had to move neutral safety switch now all fits perfect. Sorry about the pics all i have right now.

**bigmoe** · 03-18-2022, 02:36 PM

The two tone is cool. My interior is black seats and silver paint.

61hawk · 03-18-2022, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by OL SKOOL

This came off an early Nova. I used the blow ring from the Nova and a 65 Gmc cap. I couldn't get the ring to blow the horn but i had the one grounding ring on upside down. Column out of a 80 Chevy van with tilt had to move neutral safety switch now all fits perfect. Sorry about the pics all i have right now.

Is the wheel deeper than the truck wheel?

My '65 Deluxe steering wheel is 5-1/4" deep.

OL SKOOL · 03-18-2022, 05:04 PM

Thats a good question never measured it. I will take a look at it. I bought this truck as a basket case i don't even think i had a steering wheel.

Vortech · 04-05-2022, 06:04 PM

Deadbird, Vin63, what is the part number for the ididit column. I am looking to fit a custom deluxe wheel to a new tilt column

61hawk · 04-05-2022, 06:35 PM

I just purchased an Ididit Retrofit steering column for my '65 C10.

ididit 1140650010

Best price I could find and still get it before June was through Summit Racing.

You'll also need to purchase the steering wheel adapter kit to fill in the gap between the column and original wheel.

ididit 2612100040

**pdxhall** · 04-06-2022, 12:44 PM

I picked up this Nova wheel and restored it. It is mounted to a 70 Camaro column. I used the spacer from the adapter kit. The 4 Stainless rings are easy to remove while restoring.

vin63 · 04-06-2022, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Vortech

Deadbird, Vin63, what is the part number for the ididit column. I am looking to fit a custom deluxe wheel to a new tilt column

This is the one I went with for my C10:
https://www.ididitinc.com/i-25048224...tegory:1310145

01-31-2022, 10:46 AM	#1
bigmoe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 953	Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? I have a Classic Performance tilt column with an aftermarket steering wheel. I feel the steering wheel looks out of place, too modern. I'm thinking I'd like to find a vintage GM wheel from the era of the truck. A C10 deluxe wheel or an Impala/Belair/Biscayne style. The description in their listing says "fits most aftermarket hubs/wheels". I have no idea if the old wheels will fit this column though. Anyone know?

01-31-2022, 10:53 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? No I don't know. Has to be someone who has tried it here though. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

01-31-2022, 06:03 PM	#4
Deadbird Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mansfield, IL Posts: 5	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? I got an original Impala wheel to work great with a new I Did It column. Attached Images

01-31-2022, 06:15 PM	#5
bigmoe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 953	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? Good to know.

03-16-2022, 11:12 AM	#7
bigmoe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 953	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? I picked up this Impala wheel cheap. I'll need to fill the cracks and paint. Could be tricky to patch the cracks right beside the chrome trim. It only has 3 of the 4 little chrome rings though and I have no idea where to get a replacement. A buddy also has a 65 Belair wheel he says is in nice shape (he says no cracks) but it'll be a few weeks till he can get it. He doesn't think it has the 4 little chrome rings. I ordered the Iditit adapter kit (2612100040) hoping it will work with my Classic Performance column. Attached Images

01-31-2022, 02:16 PM	#3
bigmoe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 953	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? I did a little more research on my column. Part number is TC-#30-FB. Their website also says you can fit any 67-94 GM steering wheel. Hmm what about 65? Last edited by bigmoe; 01-31-2022 at 02:27 PM.

03-16-2022, 07:33 PM	#8
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 323	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? I am installing an Ididit column with the original steering wheel, you need to use their steering wheel kit to make up the gap between the wheel and column. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/idt-2612100040

03-17-2022, 06:51 PM	#9
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,261	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? Generally, the splines on the early Chevy steering wheels are the same, but it's the shape and depth of the steering wheel hub that can leave a gap between the wheel and the column. I also went with an Ididit Retro Series column and reduced the diameter of a deluxe (Biscayne) steering wheel. Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

03-18-2022, 01:50 PM	#11
OL SKOOL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: rochelle il. Posts: 356	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? This came off an early Nova. I used the blow ring from the Nova and a 65 Gmc cap. I couldn't get the ring to blow the horn but i had the one grounding ring on upside down. Column out of a 80 Chevy van with tilt had to move neutral safety switch now all fits perfect. Sorry about the pics all i have right now. Attached Images

03-18-2022, 02:36 PM	#12
bigmoe Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Brandon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 953	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? The two tone is cool. My interior is black seats and silver paint. Last edited by bigmoe; 03-18-2022 at 05:41 PM.

03-18-2022, 05:04 PM	#14
OL SKOOL Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: rochelle il. Posts: 356	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? Thats a good question never measured it. I will take a look at it. I bought this truck as a basket case i don't even think i had a steering wheel.

04-05-2022, 06:04 PM	#15
Vortech Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: San Jose California Posts: 196	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? Deadbird, Vin63, what is the part number for the ididit column. I am looking to fit a custom deluxe wheel to a new tilt column

04-05-2022, 06:35 PM	#16
61hawk Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 323	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? I just purchased an Ididit Retrofit steering column for my '65 C10. ididit 1140650010 Best price I could find and still get it before June was through Summit Racing. You'll also need to purchase the steering wheel adapter kit to fill in the gap between the column and original wheel. ididit 2612100040

04-06-2022, 12:44 PM	#17
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,058	Re: Aftermarket column + old steering wheel? I picked up this Nova wheel and restored it. It is mounted to a 70 Camaro column. I used the spacer from the adapter kit. The 4 Stainless rings are easy to remove while restoring. Attached Images __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.



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