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vega steering wheel

Posted: 7/12/10 7:17pm Message 1 of 7
cknacke
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Minnetrista, MN - USA
Joined: 7/10/2010
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Vette(s): 1976 stock, 4 speed manual

New to the group and I see some old discussions about the 1976 Vega Wheel.  Am I correct in assuming the only change to this wheel is to change the steering column, to say a 74-75?  Has anyone found an aftermarket?  My wheel is in great shape, but I really don't care for it.

76 - standard steering column currently.
 
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CK



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vega steering wheel

Posted: 7/12/10 7:33pm Message 2 of 7
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
Ya, according to Dave McClellen they made that change to save monies!!  If it were me, I would keep the original wheel.  You are only original once !!
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Posted: 7/12/10 7:41pm Message 3 of 7
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Vette(s): #1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas
As far as I know, there are NO aftermarket adapters to allow installing a different wheel on the '76 that has the "Vega" wheel. Not all '76s had that wheel.
Changing the column is the only way that I am aware of...



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Posted: 7/13/10 5:23am Message 4 of 7
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Vette(s): black 1982 coupe slate gray interior, 350 crossfire, 1985 fuel pump, Steeroids R&P conversion
Ive not seen this done but here are some links that should help you.  These papers are authored by Jim Shea who knows everything there is to know about corvette steering issues..hope this helps.
 
This paper explains what parts are needed to install the older steering wheel (1969-1975) on your 1976 column.

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...nRev16FE06.doc

This paper explains what parts are needed to install the newer steering wheel (1977-1982) on your 1976 column

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...umn16FE061.doc

The following three scans show the steering wheels and hardware for all three types of steering wheels

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...&HornParts.doc

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...&HornParts.doc

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...sRev08AU04.doc



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Posted: 7/19/10 8:26am Message 5 of 7
MR.E
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Greencastle, IN - USA
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Vette(s): 1976 Blue / Black Interior / 350 / 4 speed
corvette pacifica sells a kit  to put any c3 wheel on a 76 vette. easy to install. part no. is E11518 and sells for $189.95. you do need to buy a wheel too. i have one on my 76.


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Posted: 7/19/10 10:14am Message 6 of 7
Gary Lacoursiere
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Canada
Joined: 7/19/2010
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Vette(s): 1976 L-48 Coupe Vortec Heads; Roller Rockers, 625 Demon, 700R4; Electric fan, Aluminum Rad, Full-lenght headers w/ sidepipes, fiberglass bucket w/ 5-point quick release harness.
There are "Originality Buffs" who will pay good money for you Vega wheel....don't toss it!


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Posted: 7/19/10 10:22am Message 7 of 7
cknacke
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Vette(s): 1976 stock, 4 speed manual

Fantastic, Mr. E.

No tossing Gary.  Everthing goes "on the wall".

 




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