Complete Olds Sport Steering Wheel $25
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Complete Olds Sport Steering Wheel $25
***********NOT MINE***********
http://garage-scene.com/garage-sale/
I don't know anything about this seller but ran across this page earlier today when searching for a wheel. I asked a question and received a reply a short time ago....problem is, I won another wheel on eBay earlier today! I don't think it's exactly correct for a 442 but I'm no expert...sure seems like a steal at $25 plus shipping.
Pictures are linked to many of the words in the ad....looks nice!
http://garage-scene.com/garage-sale/
I don't know anything about this seller but ran across this page earlier today when searching for a wheel. I asked a question and received a reply a short time ago....problem is, I won another wheel on eBay earlier today! I don't think it's exactly correct for a 442 but I'm no expert...sure seems like a steal at $25 plus shipping.
Pictures are linked to many of the words in the ad....looks nice!
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Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
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Allan - I would like to put it in a '69 I'm picking up this weekend! ![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...2-cutlass.html
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...2-cutlass.html
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Allan - I would like to put it in a '69 I'm picking up this weekend! ![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...2-cutlass.html
![Big Grin](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...2-cutlass.html
My friend sprayed a wheel with SEM landau after a thorough cleaning and said it worked out well.
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Short lived indeed. But I learned valuable lessons about rust, had so much fun driving it and was able to sell for a profit.
Unfortunately the wheels had to go with it so I'll need to find a new set for the '69...
Unfortunately the wheels had to go with it so I'll need to find a new set for the '69...
Last edited by TenMidgets; March 7th, 2012 at 01:27 PM.
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Thanks, I hope it helps. I wasn't fortunate to have a horn on my wheel, so your on your own for that part lol.
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So I am going to try to install the '70 sport wheel, replacing a '69 deluxe wheel. Heard that I need another horn contact pin to to do so. Can anyone confirm this and I'd like to hear any experiences of someone who has done it before. Hoping I can get this pin from someone here if I need it?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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So I am going to try to install the '70 sport wheel, replacing a '69 deluxe wheel. Heard that I need another horn contact pin to to do so. Can anyone confirm this and I'd like to hear any experiences of someone who has done it before. Hoping I can get this pin from someone here if I need it?
Thanks!
Thanks!
http://www.opgi.com/p/steering/23587/197/CT2609.html
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Just an Olds Guy
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Edmonton, AB. And "I am Can 'eh' jun - eh"
Posts: 24,525
So I am going to try to install the '70 sport wheel, replacing a '69 deluxe wheel. Heard that I need another horn contact pin to to do so. Can anyone confirm this and I'd like to hear any experiences of someone who has done it before. Hoping I can get this pin from someone here if I need it?Thanks!
That will work just fine Peter. It's actually a very easy install
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Thanks - I will pick up this kit. Although I do not see a wire included...is it as simple as cutting the original wire to shorten it for the sport wheel?
Phew! $18 shipping for that measly kit...now I know why OPG is a last resort
Phew! $18 shipping for that measly kit...now I know why OPG is a last resort
![Wink](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Last edited by TenMidgets; March 28th, 2012 at 07:41 AM.
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Hey, that kit is on sale! lol To make matters worse, I got the wrong screws with my kit and they weren't able to find the correct ones. I had to go spend more money at the hardware store for the 6 screws that mount the wheel to the hub. They sent all panhead, not tapered for the countersink in the wheel.
I'm still working on the sticky thing before I install it...don't think I can drive with a sticky wheel. I'd probably be happy with a factory wheel but can't find a green one...mine was already switched to a wooden one. Looks OK but not my style.
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LOLz I just read the single review on the kit....who writes that stuff ![Smile](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
FYI 10 fusicks and parts place and im sure others have the same parts fusicks lists hc677 Horn Contact Assembly $23.50 + $10 ship
but it isnt clear if the pin and spring are included w that
![Smile](https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
FYI 10 fusicks and parts place and im sure others have the same parts fusicks lists hc677 Horn Contact Assembly $23.50 + $10 ship
but it isnt clear if the pin and spring are included w that
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I tried Fusicks first and they had no kits in stock.
@79MKII - you may want to try to Superior Superskin leather wheel cover. WTony showed me how he sewed it together on the wheel and it gives you a sticky free stock looking wheel. Really nice.
@79MKII - you may want to try to Superior Superskin leather wheel cover. WTony showed me how he sewed it together on the wheel and it gives you a sticky free stock looking wheel. Really nice.
Last edited by TenMidgets; March 28th, 2012 at 01:58 PM.
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I will look into that, thanks!
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Those covers look pretty nice on some wheels, not so great on others. I think they look great when they're installed properly. Here's a cover on a 4 spoke wheel even though it's not very close to an olds sport wheel:
![](/forums/attachments/parts-sale/43118d1332984740-complete-olds-sport-steering-wheel-25-steering-wheel-cover.jpg)
Do you have a picture of the olds wheel with a cover?
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Do you have a picture of the olds wheel with a cover?
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I think that looks pretty good....you need to look closely at the color difference/threads around the spokes to know that its a cover. I ordered one from my local parts shop and am thinking about bringing it to a tailor or upholsterer to install/thread.
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Yea, I think if it was professionally installed a cover would be a good option...not sure if I could make it look right myself. Probably wouldn't hurt to try...maybe it could be reinstalled if it didn't come out right.
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Would SEM Landau Black vinyl spray be an option? A friend of mine sprayed it on his VW wheel and loves how it turned out.
The more I read about the cover and more specifically how much of a pain it is to install, I am wondering if the vinyl spray is a better choice?
The more I read about the cover and more specifically how much of a pain it is to install, I am wondering if the vinyl spray is a better choice?
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Interesting...is that spray different than the vinyl and interior dye? I'm wondering if it really 'coats' it so it would block the sticky stuff...
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Just an FYI for anyone undertaking a wheel changeover and is missing the pin to go up to the sport wheel contact. I got a pin for a storm door closer for like .70 at my local Ace Hardware that looked a lot like it would work. (My car had a Grant on it and had the wire not the pin) I pulled the wire out of the little plastic connector that holds the spring in and put the door closer pin in there instead. It was a little tight when I tried to put it in because the head was slightly large. I chucked the pin up in a drill and ran it against some sandpaper to reduce the size and it worked out perfect - works as good as a stock part IMO.
I have never done it but I bought this kit....hoping it works when I install the sport wheel on my '72 Supreme. Do you have a pin like this?
http://www.opgi.com/p/steering/23587/197/CT2609.html
![](/forums/attachments/parts-sale/43051d1332899791-complete-olds-sport-steering-wheel-25-opgi-steering-wheel-kit.jpg)
http://www.opgi.com/p/steering/23587/197/CT2609.html
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