Best Looking steering wheel for thirdgens????
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Best Looking steering wheel for thirdgens????
the steering wheel in my 89 t/a is a bit worn out so, i was wondering what you guys think as far as a good looking steering wheel?
has anyone seen a thirdgen with a 77-79ish t/a wheel?
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has anyone seen a thirdgen with a 77-79ish t/a wheel?
post pics!!
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I got it from a local u-pull it yard a few years ago. Like I said, its from a 82-84ish bird, so maybe check out Hawks or TA Creations, they might be able to find one.
Check these out, just did a quick search on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...item3a5ab5b9e7
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-...item3598e9a39d
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/87-Tr...item5638643fee
last one needs some touch up, and has a different horn button, but still, 25 bucks. You could repaint it and recover the ring for a few bucks I'm sure.
And yeah, consoles from a 96, with an MBA billet ****.
Check these out, just did a quick search on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...item3a5ab5b9e7
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-...item3598e9a39d
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/87-Tr...item5638643fee
last one needs some touch up, and has a different horn button, but still, 25 bucks. You could repaint it and recover the ring for a few bucks I'm sure.
And yeah, consoles from a 96, with an MBA billet ****.
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Re: Best Looking steering wheel for thirdgens????
I got it from a local u-pull it yard a few years ago. Like I said, its from a 82-84ish bird, so maybe check out Hawks or TA Creations, they might be able to find one.
Check these out, just did a quick search on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...item3a5ab5b9e7
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-...item3598e9a39d
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/87-Tr...item5638643fee
last one needs some touch up, and has a different horn button, but still, 25 bucks. You could repaint it and recover the ring for a few bucks I'm sure.
And yeah, consoles from a 96, with an MBA billet ****.
Check these out, just did a quick search on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ponti...item3a5ab5b9e7
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1982-...item3598e9a39d
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/87-Tr...item5638643fee
last one needs some touch up, and has a different horn button, but still, 25 bucks. You could repaint it and recover the ring for a few bucks I'm sure.
And yeah, consoles from a 96, with an MBA billet ****.
wow cant beat that price! how are you liking the 4th gen console over the 3rd gen?
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Re: Best Looking steering wheel for thirdgens????
Grant makes some really nice steering wheels.
Here's their link = http://www.grantproducts.com/
Here's their link = http://www.grantproducts.com/
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I have always Loved the challenger series from grant
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Re: Best Looking steering wheel for thirdgens????
I have a steering wheel from a 70-81 2ndgen but its not that great of shape so I have not put it in yet they are also pricey to get these days. For now I like the early 82-84 style t/a wheel:
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Re: Best Looking steering wheel for thirdgens????
I have a Grant wheel, I took it out a few months ago when I changed my broken steering column with an airbag one and the grant trim collar sat down too low in the column causing a slight bind when turning. I am going to grind the collar and put the grant back in when it stops raining.
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Re: Best Looking steering wheel for thirdgens????
I have a Grant wheel, I took it out a few months ago when I changed my broken steering column with an airbag one and the grant trim collar sat down too low in the column causing a slight bind when turning. I am going to grind the collar and put the grant back in when it stops raining.
very nice! matches your car perfectly. looks like your rockin the 4th gen console to? should i invest in one of these? ive heard they are great but, can anyone explain the pros and cons of them?
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Re: Best Looking steering wheel for thirdgens????
thanks.
Pros:
Looks stock
bolts right it
has 2 cup holders
Cons:
Have to fabricate window switch plate (Ashtray is where mine are)
Automatic Plate is hard to install but the Manual Plate works perfect with both an auto and manual 3rd gen.
Here is a shot of the entire console when my car was an automatic,
Pros:
Looks stock
bolts right it
has 2 cup holders
Cons:
Have to fabricate window switch plate (Ashtray is where mine are)
Automatic Plate is hard to install but the Manual Plate works perfect with both an auto and manual 3rd gen.
Here is a shot of the entire console when my car was an automatic,
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Re: Best Looking steering wheel for thirdgens????
thanks.
Pros:
Looks stock
bolts right it
has 2 cup holders
Cons:
Have to fabricate window switch plate (Ashtray is where mine are)
Automatic Plate is hard to install but the Manual Plate works perfect with both an auto and manual 3rd gen.
Here is a shot of the entire console when my car was an automatic,
Pros:
Looks stock
bolts right it
has 2 cup holders
Cons:
Have to fabricate window switch plate (Ashtray is where mine are)
Automatic Plate is hard to install but the Manual Plate works perfect with both an auto and manual 3rd gen.
Here is a shot of the entire console when my car was an automatic,
very nice! i think im going to try and find one.
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Re: Best Looking steering wheel for thirdgens????
I love my Grant Collectors Edition. I paid a bit more for it than the average Grant cause it has real leather for the grip.
http://www.amazon.com/Grant-1130-Col.../dp/B000CMD8SC
And heres a pic of it in my car.
http://www.amazon.com/Grant-1130-Col.../dp/B000CMD8SC
And heres a pic of it in my car.
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This is similar to the one thats in my car. Mine has the horn button in teh stearing wheel right where i rest my thumb so everytime i turn im honking at someone.. gotta disconect that
http://www.holzracingproducts.com/sh...71f2c3ea2a3c8a
http://www.holzracingproducts.com/sh...71f2c3ea2a3c8a
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I have the same one... and I haven't seen anyone else with it.... Awesome
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I really like my Grant in my '86 T/A
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Actually just installed this in my 91 tonight (hate the airbags).
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Thanks man, fairly easy, i used 3rd gen seat tracks, drilled two holes at the front of the old seat track slightly larger to bolt them on and used the OEM studs that were made onto the bottom back of the seats with 2 nuts to bolt the back half of the tracks in. about a 25 minute job
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My original steering wheel was getting pretty worn out so I was due for a new one here recently. I looked at a lot of different steering wheel manufacturers and styles and the only one I found that I liked for my build and personal preference for the car was the Momo Millennium. I then painted the center section black from the original aluminum.
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Here's mine from Forever Sharp. Gorgeous wheel and well put together kit. Ultimately.....I feel that the best looking wheel is stock, so I've since gone back to a stock wheel. The Forever Sharp, is mint. 10 out of 10. No blemishes and it's for sale it anyone is interested.
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I have a Grant wheel, I took it out a few months ago when I changed my broken steering column with an airbag one and the grant trim collar sat down too low in the column causing a slight bind when turning. I am going to grind the collar and put the grant back in when it stops raining.
I know this is an old post but I'm new here. I love that red/black Grant wheel. I'm going to start hunting but is something like that available but with the ability to retain the original GTA horn button?
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Re: Best Looking steering wheel for thirdgens????
I really like the look of the Momo and almost went for it... Got this one instead. Probably not as nice but the entire kit (hub + wheel + quick release) was less than the Momo wheel by itself! ... Here's my thread on the install and here's a picture for this thread..
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/inte...wheel-way.html
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