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I think I've found at least one thing I don't really like about my '68

Started by bull, March 25, 2008, 12:06:09 AM

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bull

March 25, 2008, 12:06:09 AM
The steering wheel. It's too thin. Maybe I've gotten too used to the modern steering wheels that have some meat to them but whenever I grab the wheel in my '68 I start thinking of ways to make it fatter.

Anyone feel like posting pics of how they've done this, from covers to aftermarket wheels? Am I alone with this complaint?

69bronzeT5

#1
March 25, 2008, 12:17:46 AM
I have a '68 wheel in my car. I think its an ok thickness...havent had any complaints about it being too thin...I just dont like the looks of it.
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MoParMetal

#2
March 25, 2008, 12:19:54 AM
i didnt like the steering wheel in my 71, so i replaced with a Grant steering wheel. probably going to replace that Grant with another Grant.
looking for another one
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suntech

#3
March 25, 2008, 12:23:34 AM
Quotehavent had any complaints about it being too thin...I just dont like the looks of it.
Assuming we are still talking about steering wheels :D :D

I am leaning towards the Waterfall one, from Flaming River, or a Tuff Wheel kit from XV.
Since we only live once, and all this is not just a dressed rehearsal, but the real thing............ Well, enjoy it!!!!

694spdRT

#4
March 25, 2008, 12:26:40 AM
When I drove my '68 back in high school I put a cheap K-mart steering wheel cover on my standard wheel. It just seemed too thin and slippery for me at the time. It's still on there yet.  ;)

The woodgrain wheel on the '69 doesn't seem to bother me nearly as much.
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BROCK

#5
March 25, 2008, 12:51:33 AM
I thought it was part of the nastalgia :angel:

I love the factory woodgrain wheel on my 70 :drool5:

We plan to keep the factory woodgrain wheel in our 64 Barracuda too - even if it is just
for SCCA Racing.  Think driving gloves :icon_smile_big:

OK I admit the 72 gets a Tuff wheel :2thumbs:

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#6
March 25, 2008, 01:17:21 AM
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,41616.0.html


I'm also not too happy with thin steering wheels...
CB
1968 Dodge Coronet 500

Mike DC

#7
March 25, 2008, 01:32:16 AM
       
I love the woodgrain wheel, but the points where the spokes meet the rim are very uncomfortable.  Just a little more of a rounded transition between the rim plastic & the spokes would have helped a lot.

For this reason I think the regular stock (non-woodgrain) '60s steering wheel is actually more comfortable in your hands. 

89MOPAR

#8
March 25, 2008, 08:41:43 AM

oh no, the princess has found a pea under all the mattresses !
    just kidding bull... :icon_smile_wink:
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Brock Samson

#9
March 25, 2008, 08:55:02 AM
i use two black leather wraps on the R/T the R.R. retains it's stock skinnyness... I agree I dont like the wheel rim either...

Joshua

#10
March 25, 2008, 09:12:04 AM
Yeah...I don't like the stock wheel either.....too thin and too big in diameter.....

bull

#11
March 25, 2008, 09:45:57 AM
Quote from: 89MOPAR on March 25, 2008, 08:41:43 AM

oh no, the princess has found a pea under all the mattresses !
    just kidding bull... :icon_smile_wink:

:lol:

PocketThunder

#12
March 25, 2008, 11:59:33 AM
doesnt matter if you like the wheel or not since you dont drive your car anyways... does it?   :nutkick:    :icon_smile_big:
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#13
March 25, 2008, 12:06:52 PM
Quote from: PocketThunder on March 25, 2008, 11:59:33 AM
doesnt matter if you like the wheel or not since you dont drive your car anyways... does it?   :nutkick:    :icon_smile_big:

wow!  :o


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#14
March 25, 2008, 12:21:19 PM
Quote from: bull on March 25, 2008, 12:06:09 AM
The steering wheel. It's too thin. Maybe I've gotten too used to the modern steering wheels that have some meat to them but whenever I grab the wheel in my '68 I start thinking of ways to make it fatter.

Anyone feel like posting pics of how they've done this, from covers to aftermarket wheels? Am I alone with this complaint?

Not alone, but close....   :nana:   

I like my "thin" wheel. I believe that it is part of the heritage of the car. All I'm going to do with my steering wheel is to get it restored. I like my wheel.... ;D
Bottom line...do it how you like.  :2thumbs:

Dan
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Hemidog

#15
March 25, 2008, 12:29:59 PM
Bull, how about this one:  :icon_smile_big:

Charger_Fan

#16
March 25, 2008, 01:09:28 PM
Mine's had a non-stock wheel since I've owned it, and it'll probably stay non-stock.
However, the current Grant wheel I've got is too small for my taste. I need to find one that's maybe 2" larger in diameter & hopefully in leather.


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PocketThunder

#17
March 25, 2008, 01:49:20 PM
Quote from: CHARGER_FAN on March 25, 2008, 01:09:28 PM
Mine's had a non-stock wheel since I've owned it, and it'll probably stay non-stock.
However, the current Grant wheel I've got is too small for my taste. I need to find one that's maybe 2" larger in diameter & hopefully in leather.


How cool is that!  your steering wheel and you have the same name..?..??   :2thumbs:                       :slap:
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

Charger_Fan

#18
March 25, 2008, 01:56:34 PM
Quote from: PocketThunder on March 25, 2008, 01:49:20 PM
Quote from: CHARGER_FAN on March 25, 2008, 01:09:28 PM
Mine's had a non-stock wheel since I've owned it, and it'll probably stay non-stock.
However, the current Grant wheel I've got is too small for my taste. I need to find one that's maybe 2" larger in diameter & hopefully in leather.


How cool is that!  your steering wheel and you have the same name..?..??   :2thumbs:                       :slap:
I only caved in & got that one because I couldn't find any decent looking Paul wheels. :nana:

The Aquamax...yes, this bike spent 2 nights underwater one weekend. (Not my doing), but it gained the name, and has since become pseudo-famous. :)

Khyron

#19
March 25, 2008, 01:58:06 PM
Quote from: PocketThunder on March 25, 2008, 01:49:20 PM
Quote from: CHARGER_FAN on March 25, 2008, 01:09:28 PM
Mine's had a non-stock wheel since I've owned it, and it'll probably stay non-stock.
However, the current Grant wheel I've got is too small for my taste. I need to find one that's maybe 2" larger in diameter & hopefully in leather.


How cool is that!  your steering wheel and you have the same name..?..??   :2thumbs:                       :slap:

and they both need 2 more inches  :smilielol:


sorry, couldn't help it  :nana:


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Lowprofile

#20
March 25, 2008, 02:05:54 PM
Quote from: bull on March 25, 2008, 12:06:09 AM
The steering wheel. It's too thin. Maybe I've gotten too used to the modern steering wheels that have some meat to them but whenever I grab the wheel in my '68 I start thinking of ways to make it fatter.

Anyone feel like posting pics of how they've done this, from covers to aftermarket wheels? Am I alone with this complaint?

I think you should stop whining like a little biotch and just drive the damn thing. :bawling: :loser: :moon: :cryin: :baby:


btw....If it was Good enough for Bill Hickman, I'm sure its good enough for you.  :D :nana: :D
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chargerrt

#21
March 25, 2008, 02:12:42 PM
If it was Good enough for Bill Hickman, I'm sure its good enough for you.  :D :nana: :D

^^^Haahaha that's a good line!

I really like the steering wheel on autodynamic's Overcharged.  I've been dabating between that one and a restored woodgrain steering wheel for mine

Joshua

#22
March 25, 2008, 02:17:42 PM
Quote from: Khyron on March 25, 2008, 01:58:06 PM

and they both need 2 more inches  :smilielol:

WHOA :o...
Didn't know this place was THAT kinda place.......

Khyron

#23
March 25, 2008, 02:20:13 PM
Quote from: Joshua on March 25, 2008, 02:17:42 PM

WHOA :o...
Didn't know this place was THAT kinda place.......

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bull

#24
March 25, 2008, 03:22:54 PM
Great, now I have to add PocketThunder and Lowprofile to the list of people I plan on assaulting when I meet them. :yesnod: What is PocketThunder anyway? Is it the title of one of your many gay porn films? Lowprofile told me that you and he watch a lot of it together. :nana:
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