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Show your support by making a donation here: Supporters page >>>> steering wheel upgrade options Goto page Previous  1, 2          El Camino Central Forum Index -> Interior Restoration View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Maximus84 Master Wrench Necoa #: 9907 Location: 19(AK,ID,OR,WA) Joined: Aug 01, 2007 Posts: 712 Year: 1984 Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:00 pm    Post subject: I just picked up a Grant Challenger Steering Wheel, Model 414, like the one above also.Paid $31.50 with shipping. Its off of an S-10 pick-up,& all the bolts & the hub are included.Will the S-10 hub work on my 84 Elky? Anyway,its used,& at that price,if I decide to try something else I can. Thanks 4 the info guys. I think I'll try a search for that GM wheel you mentioned to see how it looks... _________________ '79 Chevy Corvette,350 sbc- '78 Olds Cutlass Supreme,350 sbo'- 99 Mitsubishi Galant,3.0 V6- '84 Chevy El Camino Conquista,305 sbc Last edited by Maximus84 on Wed Oct 08, 2008 2:09 am; edited 1 time in total Back to top Maximus84 Master Wrench Necoa #: 9907 Location: 19(AK,ID,OR,WA) Joined: Aug 01, 2007 Posts: 712 Year: 1984 Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:07 pm    Post subject: Cyclone wrote: I don't see why it wouldn't fit, as long as you get the proper hub adapter... We have a Grant GT wheel in ours That mohagony 1reuired no adapters.I bought it from a vette vender...Corvette Central I think.I also have a black leather/polished spoke one,so I can swap them back & forth for a different look at shows,etc _________________ '79 Chevy Corvette,350 sbc- '78 Olds Cutlass Supreme,350 sbo'- 99 Mitsubishi Galant,3.0 V6- '84 Chevy El Camino Conquista,305 sbc Back to top rtabish Wrench Necoa #: 12454 Location: 16(CO,MT,WY,UT) Joined: Sep 08, 2008 Posts: 153 Year: 1977 Model: El Camino Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 3:51 pm    Post subject: chevy, pontiac and buick each had this version with oldsmobile having a 4 spoke version. only difference being the center horn button. _________________ Rob Tabish Missoula, Montana 77 El Camino 83 Toyota Landcruiser 81 Honda CB900F 81 Honda CB900Custom Back to top Maximus84 Master Wrench Necoa #: 9907 Location: 19(AK,ID,OR,WA) Joined: Aug 01, 2007 Posts: 712 Year: 1984 Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 6:21 pm    Post subject: rtabish wrote: chevy, pontiac and buick each had this version with oldsmobile having a 4 spoke version. only difference being the center horn button. That one looks pretty sharp,too.How would I word a search,in order to find that one? _________________ '79 Chevy Corvette,350 sbc- '78 Olds Cutlass Supreme,350 sbo'- 99 Mitsubishi Galant,3.0 V6- '84 Chevy El Camino Conquista,305 sbc Back to top rtabish Wrench Necoa #: 12454 Location: 16(CO,MT,WY,UT) Joined: Sep 08, 2008 Posts: 153 Year: 1977 Model: El Camino Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 11:59 pm    Post subject: went to ebay and did a search for "steering wheel". probably will find a bunch of choices. i like the vette wheels too. _________________ Rob Tabish Missoula, Montana 77 El Camino 83 Toyota Landcruiser 81 Honda CB900F 81 Honda CB900Custom Back to top hemi57 Platinum Moderator Necoa #: 9074 Location: 25(All Other) Joined: Feb 20, 2007 Posts: 1017 Year: 1975 Model: El Camino Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 1:25 am    Post subject: Here is a pic of the Grant wheel I recently installed. Fitted nicely with the adapter and I had a selection of horn buttons to choose from. About A$150 from a local ebay trader. The El Camino drives so much better now _________________ John (from Down Under) '75 El Camino Classic ("EARLE") Back to top Maximus84 Master Wrench Necoa #: 9907 Location: 19(AK,ID,OR,WA) Joined: Aug 01, 2007 Posts: 712 Year: 1984 Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 2:11 am    Post subject: I got this one with a hub,but I think maybe a piece is missing.Isnt there sposed to be a ring that has a wire on it to enable use of the horn,or am I mistaken? I also need to pick up a horn button. _________________ '79 Chevy Corvette,350 sbc- '78 Olds Cutlass Supreme,350 sbo'- 99 Mitsubishi Galant,3.0 V6- '84 Chevy El Camino Conquista,305 sbc Back to top rtabish Wrench Necoa #: 12454 Location: 16(CO,MT,WY,UT) Joined: Sep 08, 2008 Posts: 153 Year: 1977 Model: El Camino Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 2:55 am    Post subject: when you get the steering wheels new, they come with the horn stuff. then you buy the hub adapter separate. when you buy off of ebay, you don't usually get enough of anything to make a complete unit. stuff usually ends up on ebay because someone didn't have everything, lost something, or used part of what they got to fix something else. you can get the horn stuff separate from grant, if it is a grant wheel. cal custom wheels also work with grant stuff. i think $150 is a bit high for even ebay. what do they go for new in aussie? _________________ Rob Tabish Missoula, Montana 77 El Camino 83 Toyota Landcruiser 81 Honda CB900F 81 Honda CB900Custom Back to top Maximus84 Master Wrench Necoa #: 9907 Location: 19(AK,ID,OR,WA) Joined: Aug 01, 2007 Posts: 712 Year: 1984 Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 2:58 am    Post subject: Aussie? I got the wheel & hub for $31.51 _________________ '79 Chevy Corvette,350 sbc- '78 Olds Cutlass Supreme,350 sbo'- 99 Mitsubishi Galant,3.0 V6- '84 Chevy El Camino Conquista,305 sbc Back to top rtabish Wrench Necoa #: 12454 Location: 16(CO,MT,WY,UT) Joined: Sep 08, 2008 Posts: 153 Year: 1977 Model: El Camino Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:03 am    Post subject: sorry, i meant hemi57. _________________ Rob Tabish Missoula, Montana 77 El Camino 83 Toyota Landcruiser 81 Honda CB900F 81 Honda CB900Custom Back to top Maximus84 Master Wrench Necoa #: 9907 Location: 19(AK,ID,OR,WA) Joined: Aug 01, 2007 Posts: 712 Year: 1984 Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 3:18 am    Post subject: rtabish wrote: sorry, i meant hemi57. Oh...OK _________________ '79 Chevy Corvette,350 sbc- '78 Olds Cutlass Supreme,350 sbo'- 99 Mitsubishi Galant,3.0 V6- '84 Chevy El Camino Conquista,305 sbc Back to top hemi57 Platinum Moderator Necoa #: 9074 Location: 25(All Other) Joined: Feb 20, 2007 Posts: 1017 Year: 1975 Model: El Camino Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:42 pm    Post subject: I got mine for A$150, which is pretty good considering the mark-ups we have to swallow here in OZ and the exchange rate too. _________________ John (from Down Under) '75 El Camino Classic ("EARLE") Back to top Maximus84 Master Wrench Necoa #: 9907 Location: 19(AK,ID,OR,WA) Joined: Aug 01, 2007 Posts: 712 Year: 1984 Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2008 8:34 pm    Post subject: hemi57 wrote: I got mine for A$150, which is pretty good considering the mark-ups we have to swallow here in OZ and the exchange rate too. Currency Conversion Results Australian Dollar Exchange Rate AUS $150.00 = $100.3724 U.S. Dollar _________________ '79 Chevy Corvette,350 sbc- '78 Olds Cutlass Supreme,350 sbo'- 99 Mitsubishi Galant,3.0 V6- '84 Chevy El Camino Conquista,305 sbc Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         El Camino Central Forum Index -> Interior Restoration All times are GMT - 6 Hours Goto page Previous  1, 2 Page 2 of 2   Jump to: Select a forumEl Camino Central Forum Index|--New Members|   |--Announcement|   |--Messages for new forum members|--General Topics|   |--General BS Topics|   |--Site Topics|   |--Legislative Alerts|   |--Product Review|   |--Tips & Tricks|   |--Vendors Forum|   |--Audio|--Body & Chassis|   |--Body Restoration|   |--Electrical Systems|   |--Interior Restoration|   |--Heating & Air Conditioning Systems|   |--Suspension|   |--Detailing|--Drivetrain & Performance|   |--Ignition Upgrades & Discussion Forum|   |--Engine Topics|   |--LT1/LS1/EFI Tech|   |--Performance Modifications|   |--Transmission & Drive line|   |--Brake Systems|--Events & Projects|   |--Calendar of Events|   |--Garage Sales|   |--Wanted Items|   |--Ebay Alert|   |--El Camino 50th Anniversary|   |--All GM Carlsile|--Technical Database|   |--VIN Decoding|   |--RPO Codes|--Regional Discussion Forums|   |--Region 1 (NY)|   |--Region 2 (CT,MA,ME,NH,RI,VT)|   |--Region 3 (DE,NJ,PA)|   |--Region 4 (MD,VA)|   |--Region 5 (NC,SC)|   |--Region 6 (FL)|   |--Region 7 (AL,GA,TN)|   |--Region 8 (OH,WV)|   |--Region 9 (IN,KY,MI)|   |--Region 10 (IL,MN,WI)|   |--Region 11 (IA,NE,ND,SD)|   |--Region 12 (MO,OK,KS)|   |--Region 13 (TX)|   |--Region 14 (AR,LA,MS)|   |--Region 15 (AZ,NM)|   |--Region 16 (CO,MT,WY,UT)|   |--Region 17 (S.CA,S.NV)|   |--Region 18 (N.CA,N.NV)|   |--Region 19 (AK,ID,OR,WA)|   |--Region 20 (HI)|   |--Region 21 Canada (West of Ontario)|   |--Region 22 Canada (East of Manitoba)|   |--Region 23 Mexico|   |--Region 24 Europe|   |--Region 25 (All Other Countries)|--Admininistration|   |--Administration Messages  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB 2.0.8 © 2001 phpBB Group phpBB port v2.1 based on Tom Nitzschner's phpbb2.0.6 upgraded to phpBB 2.0.4 standalone was developed and tested by: ArtificialIntel, ChatServ, mikem, sixonetonoffun and Paul Laudanski (aka Zhen-Xjell). 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