1968 Steering Wheel Shrouds

[jfkheat]

I have several shrouds for the 1968 deluxe steering wheel. There are 3 different Super Sport emblems used on these shrouds. I'm trying to figure out what cars they were used on. They are SS396, SS and Super Sport. I'll try to add pictures ifI can figure it out. Any 68 experts here?
Thanks, James

[jfkheat]

Here is the SS396 one.

[jfkheat]

Here is the Super Sport one. Picture is blurry but you can still tell what it is.

[camarojoe]

Super Sport one was for the Impala... The SS one was used on Camaro, usually small block, but I've seen SS396 cars with just the SS logo too... Chevelle used both versions as well... I think LVCamaro's 68 DH chevelle has an SS one, even though the car was originally an SS396. Probably a mid year change where they dropped the "396" part so one emblem could be used regardless of engine. I also have one that says SS427, from a 68 Impala SS427.

[BillD]

"SS" is Camaro, "SS396" is Chevelle, "Super Sport" I don't know

[BillD]

Camarojoe posted while I was still typing plus his info is certainly more complete

[BillD]

Camarojoe, you sure Camaros also used the "SS396"? I thought Camaros used only "SS" regardless of engine size. Thanks for the help. Bill D

[camarojoe]

No, I'm not positive on that one... I just know that the chevelle used both SS and SS396... Camaro MAY have only used SS now that you mention it.

[jfkheat]

Thanks for the responses. I have seen the SS427 ones too. They are pretty tough to find. Are any of the ones I have any harder to find that the others? I have 3 of the SS396 ones and 1 each of the other 2. I also have a generic one that was used on the non SS cars and another one that you may have never seen one of. It has the Canadian maple leaves and is on my Beaumont.
James

[firstgenaddict]

My 68 Camaro SS 396 Unrestored car only had SS on it. It was produced in early may 68.

[68l30]

The steering wheel is the hardest to find......uncracked of course... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif


Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[jfkheat]

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The steering wheel is the hardest to find......uncracked of course... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif


Steve http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

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Tell me about it. I looked for one for about 1 1/2 years before I decided to have mine restored. There is a guy about 50 miles from me that does them. He did a great job at what I think is a reasonable price. He did the steering wheel and shroud for $325 with a 3 year guarantee. I also had him redo two of the shrouds that I posted pictures of. I think he advertises in Hemmings Motor News
James
James

[Rick H]

SS is for Camaro. Camaro only used SS.

SS396 is for Chevelle

Super Sport is for Nova

Rick H.

[P.J.]

My 68 L78 ss 68 Camaro has the origional wheel and was built the 4th week of Jan/68 and it has an ss emblem.
Peter

[Supercar_Kid]

Here's a pic of a guarenteed un-tampered with '68 Chevelle interior...it has the plain "SS" but that's not to say it's the only correct emblem. I've seen original '68 Chevelles with SS396 emblems on the horn shroud as well. I think it's like the different variations of 396 fender bezels, it depended on when and where the car was built.
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