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Originally Posted by camerjeff
Has anyone figured out why some 67 FB's have a Steering wheel with the top half clear? My late July 67 built 67 Sprint has that wheel but Solid Blue. Just curious.
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Apparently, Jeff, there were three wheels available for the Firebird in '67:
Standard (solid)
Deluxe (clear on top)
Custom Sport (simulated wood)
From the sales brochure:
CUSTOM TRIM
CUSTOM OPTION
(Order by Trim Number.)
Includes all-expanded Morrokide interiors, full length molded vinyl door trim panels with integral armrests, instrument panel assist grip, recessed door handles and carpeted scuff panels. Deluxe steering wheel, front and rear wheel opening moldings, bright interior roof rail and windshield garnish molding (hardtop coupe only), deluxe wheel covers and dual horns. (F)
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STEERING WHEELS
DELUXE STEERING WHEEL (Code 462)
Horn activator bars recessed into each of the two wheel spokes. Included in Custom Option. (Order by Trim Number.)
CUSTOM SPORTS STEERING WHEEL (Code 471)
Handsome "just-like-wood" appearance. Has three equally spaced, brushed stainless steel spokes. Horn button in center. (F)
TILT STEERING WHEEL (Code 504)
Adjusts to seven different positions for individual driving comfort. Permits easier entry and exit, better visibility for shorter people. Not available with standard steering, 3-speed column shift or Turbo Hydra-Matic without console. (F)
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Best answer I have off the top of my head and with a little searching. note that I have never owned a 1st gen, but in my younger day, I was pretty "up" on this stuff. Take that FWIW. The important thing to bear in mind is that the clear wheel *may* be correct for the car (at least it should have been available, and not like transplanting my clear wheel from my '63 Bonneville - LOL).
HTH