'70 Chevelle SS Steering Wheel - Other cars?

[Zedder]

I need a mint black SS steering wheel for my project car and wondered if the '70 Chevelle wheel was used on any other cars? Thanks in advance http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr70]

All of the cars in 1970 shared the Black Std. Steering wheel Part #3973004 in the year before & then after.Make sure you get the correct Horn shroud simulated madrid vinyl graining,& not the pebble.

[Zedder]

Thanks Rick. Do you ever see NOS wheels like this on ebay?

[Mr70]

Very rarely.You see more of the Colored wheels on Ebay NOS.
Usually you can watch a buyer win a colored NOS steering wheel,in the GM box on Ebay.Then switch the box for a clean Std. Black wheel he has on the side,& cover the colored wheel part# for resale..That's what I observe anyway.
I did see a Very good used one at Vettefest last month sell for $85.00 with the typical fracture from the expanding skelton.But I would have bought it as it was almost perfect besides that
Look for "SS" shroud emblem #3973852.
I must say when this wheel is done right,I think it blows the 3 spoke away in clarity & overall detail.
Just my .02.

[camarojoe]

Some (not all) 69 standard wheels have a pebble grain texture on the rim face itself... between the 2 grooves, running the entire circumference of the wheel. I have never seen a 70 wheel with this grain, and believe it was discontinued entirely by the 70 production year. As far as finding an NOS one on ebay, it is very rare. i have not seen any colored NOS ones on there either... These wheels were made is a wide array of colors in 69 and 70 to match virtually every interior combo avaialble, including oddball Impala interior colors, Monte Carlo, Malibu, etc. A 70 Chevelle SS would use a black one regardless of interior color, while a 70 Malibu or 300 Deluxe would have a color keyed wheel. These are my favorite GM steering wheels... I think I have one in just about every color.

[Zedder]

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the detailed responses. What does a super nice black wheel go for?

[Bigblockhappy]

Can someone tell me where that part number is located on the wheel, do you have to remove it to see it?

[camarojoe]

The number is molded into the wheel on the hub area on the back... yes, you'd need to remove the wheel to see the number.

[370454s]

There is one for sale on the Team Chevelle Website.Ad Information

Category: Parts For Sale

Ad Number: 3118

Date Posted: 12/10/2004

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Power Steering Power Brakes Power Windows
Tilt Wheel Tachometer Gauges
Cruise Control Power Seat Power Top
Air Conditioning Disc Brakes Positraction
Bucket Seats Console Dual Exhaust

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listed AD for friend, call John at 905 303-5977, Black GM SS steering wheel,GM part number on rear $200USD
Seller Information

Type of Seller: Private Seller

Company:

Name: CARMINE MARCHELLETTA

Street Address:

City: Woodbridge

Location: Ontario

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E-Mail Address: [email protected]

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[Zedder]

Thanks 370's...but there WAS one on Team Camaro this morning http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif TDW from this site emailed me first thing this morning and I bought it at 9 am. Turns out the guy lives 10 minutes from my office and was looking for a job, so he came by to fill out an application and dropped off the wheel - it's mint! Thanks again Tony! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[SS427]

Mark,
does everything fall into your lap like this and a few other things??? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Zedder]

I wish Rick...this one does seem to be going pretty well so far doesn't it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Got a line on the distributor today also and found the complete smog system on Wednesday night http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif Now you just need to put it all together for me http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[SS427]

First you need to get it to Duluth.......... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Mr70]

Zedder
The Team Chevelle ad above is the same guy you bought from on Team Camaro.
What else are you looking for? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[Zedder]

Mr70, Yes, I saw both ads, what I was trying to say was that the wheel was no longer available...poor attempt at humor I guess http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I'm not 100% sure what else I need other than the distributor, fan shroud and smog system. Those are the only parts that are acutally "missing". I'm sure I'll need a ton of NOS stuff for the resto and I'll post that after I have the car inspected by someone just a little more knowledgeable than myself http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif If you have any NOS parts please feel free to drop me a PM or email, I'd appreciate it http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[Mr70]

Don't ever lose your sense of Humor.The world is worse when you do. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
I have the 3 core uncut Fan Shroud #3938165.

P.S. That Tony Wonch's a Nice Guy.

[TDW]

Mark...You are welcome. Glad it worked out.

[Zedder]

Thanks Rick. Can you PM me a price if it is NOS? Anyone know what NOS door weatherstrips are worth?

Yeah, That Tony is OK with me. He is one of the most helpful people that I have met on the Internet. If there's anything I can do for you Tony, just let me know http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[Belair62]

Tony...should I send you MY Christmas list ???

[DaveC68]

(# 0626-1914) I think this is the latest part number for a new GM big block shroud...I got it from GM just over 3 years ago, it may still be available.
I bought it as the front half for the BB 70-72 Monte (which without the "tunnel" added I was told was the same for Chevelle http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif )
If that number doesn't check out let me know, and I'll take a pic of the label on the shroud.

[Mr70]

That's the later design,& only one being reproduced and was made to fit the 4 core Radiator originaly.
The #165 was specific to the 3 core BB radiator,in that it has a lip going into the core to meet flush.The #914 will work,but if the car has a 3 core Rad. you will see daylight where you shouldn't.Some of the #165 shrouds were shaved of this lip to fit the 4 core on the line,until they tooled up for the New #653 4 core shroud,which is what the #914 copies crudely today.

[Jonesy]

Mark

I didnt know you needed a steering wheel. I think I have a 1970 one, but I would have to compare it to the one on your car when it makes it here. I may have a NOS smog tube, do you know the GM part number?

[Zedder]

Hey Mike,

Just spoke to the trucking company and they'll have it at your place before Christmas.

Don't sell any '70 Chevelle parts - I'll take them all! I'll give you a call next week. Keep your eye on the mailbox - something black and white is coming your way http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif