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Old 05-19-2020, 11:09 AM
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Default Is it possible...need horn button?

When I purchased my 1970 GTO, one of the steering wheel horn button was missing (actually found it in the console broken) and am wondering if it is possible to replace/re-install (assuming I can find one)?

Or am I relegated to trying to find a matching wheel or a nice formula or wood wheel?

I realize I can get a reproduction, but trying to safe some money and have read about the spotty quality/strength of the repro formula wheels. Will any later model formula-style steering wheels fit?

Any info or recommendations? If I had a 3D printer, I'd try to replicate.


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Old 05-19-2020, 06:13 PM
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Someonemayhave sparebuttons. I dont. Screws on the backside let the front side come off.

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Spare button will need to be '70 saddle color unless one wants to prep & color match.

Have quite a few '69-72 deluxe steering wheels, all are full grain rim wheels, one black one is missing a horn button, as well. Will keep an eye open in old stock boneyards as have few trips planned this Summer.

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JB Weld the broken button and install in the Lower spoke?

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Spare button will need to be '70 saddle color unless one wants to prep & color match.

Have quite a few '69-72 deluxe steering wheels, all are full grain rim wheels, one black one is missing a horn button, as well. Will keep an eye open in old stock boneyards as have few trips planned this Summer.
That would be great...really appreciate it <fingers crossed>. I don't mind color matching...if I can find a button. Already respraying the interior anyways.

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JB Weld the broken button and install in the Lower spoke?
Thought about that, but don't think it would hold for very long. Last resort before buying a new wheel I suppose.

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