aftermartket steering wheels?????

[HITMAN 149]

hey guys....
anybody using an aftermartket steering wheel?!?!?!? i'm thinking about going with a GRANT 440 challenger w/ a black mopar horn button(#5790). just curious what anybody else is using and if you guys could drop some pics?!?!?!?
sorry all you original guys...but that original wheel is like using a 22" dub spinny rim to steer the car!!! LOL
here's a couple pics of some i've come across in 2nd gen's....... i like the gray interior in the 69'... i think it's sweet.....I LOVE the center console w/ the black!!!!
OMG!!!!!! also does anybody have any clue how HARD it is to type on the computer...while a 15 week old.....30 lb american bulldog (who thinks he's a lap dog) is trying to climb on your lap!?!?!?!?! friggin maniac dog!!!!!"BULLITT"!!!!!!!!!!!
thanks again!!!!!!!!!
-JOHN

[mikepmcs]

That one is nice, but they make a grant woodgrain(simulation I imagine)  Like on the new duke's movie(yeah, i'm partial) that looks a lot better IMHO.
I'll try to find the thread, it's in cars for sale and it has a picture.

v/r
Mike

[HITMAN 149]

hey mike...
yea..... i like the wood grain one too, like in the movie...but don't think it'll go with my black int!?!?!?!

[mikepmcs]

oh yeah it will, here it is.  The car was sold but found the pic.  It matches the shifter.

[RogerDodger]

Do these aftermarket steering wheels come with everything to make the horn work? I always wondered how much trouble they are to install. I want one!

[HITMAN 149]

hey dodger...
as far as my understanding is.....it all works with the installation kit!!!!

[doctorpimp]

Here's my car with the Grant Signature 3 spoke.
You have to buy the install kit for your make/model of car separately but it is a very easy project.
Yes the horns work with the center button

[RogerDodger]

Thanks guys.

[sean68charger]

does it matter if my car in column change and want to fit one of these wheels?

[doctorpimp]

does it matter if my car in column change and want to fit one of these wheels?

No they are universal.  Just buy the installation kit ($10) for the year & model of car that the column came from.

[HITMAN 149]

just got back from pep boys auto w/ my new grant challenger 440 (chrome spokes) steering wheel...had to order the installation kit & MOPAR horn button (7-10 days)!!! same pic as previously posted but what it will look like....... after installed!!!

[doctorpimp]

 

[HITMAN 149]

DAMN........ i got the call this morning from pep boys...my install kit & mopar horn button are in already!!!!!! yea baby!!!!!!!!

[1971SE440]

I went with the Grant 860 on my 1971. Very easy install with right kit from Grant.

[andy74]

i really like that mopar center button,ill have to check that out,as i want to replace my shitty aftermarket wheel any way

[HITMAN 149]

hey andy.....
it looks really cool!!!!  i can't wait to put it all on!!!!

[mikesbbody]

i definitly prefer the aftermarket look myself that was one of the frst things i removed (the original steering wheel) hobobum149, your wheel looks awesome!

[HITMAN 149]

thanks.....mike,
yea no offense to all the "purists" out there..but that stock wheel is huge!!! hahahaha  i haven't put it on yet...but that's a pic of what it'll look like when done!!!! all in all it was less than $100. via pep boys auto!!!!!

[SnoPro440]

John,
That steering wheel looks sweet.  I want to change mine out too.  Are the spokes bright chrome or a machined look? 

Troy

[mikesbbody]

thanks.....mike,
yea no offense to all the "purists" out there..but that stock wheel is huge!!! hahahaha  i haven't put it on yet...but that's a pic of what it'll look like when done!!!! all in all it was less than $100. via pep boys auto!!!!!

no need to apologise to the "purists" out there alot of them are too scared to drive their car's anyway! the original wheels look like thy came off a bus! way too big the tuff wheel and rim blow are ok but i prefer the aftermarket

[HITMAN 149]

hey troy....
they come in 3 different finishes foir that wheel.... black, polished(dull satin) and the one i got..which is a bright chrome!!.....
it's a grant "challenger series #440) hahaha 440..just like my motor!! LOL hahahaha (stupid funny) 
hahaha
later......
-JOHN

[T16]

What size is the "stock" steering wheel on a 3rd gen..? 15" ..?

I´ve got a 12 1/2" Superior 500 wheel in my garage.. but that may be to tiny.. i think

Maybe 13 1/2" will look better..

[Mike DC]

 
The stock wheel on my '69 is like 16" or so.

I think half the problem with the stock steering wheels isn't the size, but the fact that it sits so close up to your face! 
No matter what you do with various seat adjustments, the basic distance between the steering wheel and the floor pedals is pretty big compared to most other cars. 
Half the benefit of an aftermarket wheel comes from just getting the "dish" reduced.

   

[bksfld68]

I have two Grant Collector's Edition Steering Wheels, they are black stained mahogany, stuck one in my 68 Charger and one in my 69 Mach 1.  Just get the manufacturers horn button instead of the Grant and they add a nice touch.  Below is a pic in the Charger.

[bill440rt]

Hey Hitman,
I'm going with this Grant Elite wheel in my '69.  PLEASE let me know where you got that Mopar horn button from! Looks great!

[HITMAN 149]

hey bill...
how's the band?
it was all listed on grants website ( you just have to pay att. to what wheels they go with, cause there are a couple diff ones's, and not all go w/ every wheel ).... i checked all the local auto parts stores, and a bunch of ebayers.... pep boys was the cheapest total price!!! under $100 total if i remember??? they had the wheel on the shelf...but they had to order the horn & the mounting kit...but got it in like 3-4 days!!!! (it's still in a stockpile of parts in the garage!!! LOL) can't wait to put it on!!! car is still at my buddy shop!!!1 hopefully SOOOON!?!?!?
hahahaha
take care!!!
-JOHN

[bksfld68]

Summit sells the horn buttons for the wheels that I bought, I believe they are around 10-15 bucks.

Ryan

[HITMAN 149]

yea...the horn button was only @10-20 bucks. @ 29-45 for the install kit, and the wheel was @ $60...if i remember correct!?!?!?!?

[BrianShaughnessy]

Just finished putting in the Grant 846 Tuff wheel repro.