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1968 standard steering wheel roundness
Are 1968 round when new? I have three old 68 wheels and the height is 1" shorter the the width on all three. Were they originally oval?
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Does anyone have a round stock wheel in their 68?
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I have a 68 orignal that has a couple small cracks, but never messed with otherwise. I can measure it a bit later tonight.
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68 GTO 4-spd Convertible 78 S/E Trans am L78, WS6 Auto 78 S/E Trans am W72, WS6 Auto 79 10th aniv W72 Trans am 80 Indy pace car Trans am 89 Trans am GTA |
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I have a nice 68 wheel and they are definitely not round
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I guess I'll just fill the cracks and not worry about it then.
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I've never measured one but they always looked a little elongated to me. I have two at home that I can measure if needed.
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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I'm restoring mine and just wanted to know if I should be trying to stretch out the top. I never noticed it till I had it on the bench.
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My deluxe steering wheel is definitely oval, 16” wide x 15” tall. A couple cracks on horizontal spokes may have accentuated the ovalness from original but no more than 3/16” to 1/4”
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Don't rush me - it's only year 20 of the 3 year restoration! 68 GTO convertible YS M40, A/C, PS, PB-disc, Posi-T, PW, P-seat, AM-FM stereo 8-track, P-ant, P-trunk lid, Tilt-S, Rally gauges, Hideaways C1 224 Triple white |
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Both of mine are exactly the same...15x16. One is completely deteriorated and the other is almost mint.
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Greg Reid Palmetto, Georgia |
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I guess that's how they are. I don't see how they could distort over time
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