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I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not sure. I feel like I am diagonally parked in a parallel universe. 1968 400 convertible (Scarlet) 1976 T/A - 455 LE (No Burt) 1976 T/A New baby, starting full restoration. 1968 350 - 4 speed 'vert - 400 clone (the Beast!) 1968 350 convertible - Wife's car now- 400 clone (Aleutian Blue) (Blue Angel) 2008 Durango - DD 2008 GXP - New one from NH is AWESOME! 2017 Durango Citadel - Modern is nice! HEMI is amazing! 1998 Silverado Z71 - Father-daughter project 1968 400 coupe - R/A clone (Blue Pearl) (sold) 1967 326 convertible - Sold  1980 T/A SE Bandit - Sold
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1968 400 Coupe, verdoro green, black vinyl top, auto
1969 GTO Judge coupe, Carousel Red, manual
1971 Trans Am, cameo white, auto
1970 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible 350-4(driver), Fire Red, white top, auto
1972 Buick GS Stage 1, Royal Blue, black vinyl top, auto
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keep it coming ... Everyone should have some reason to be happy were they live ... I live within 50 miles of all the old factory steering wheel owners that want to get rid of them for some reason!
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I've done my part, one refinished one and two cores...and I've only got two cars.
1968 400 Coupe, verdoro green, black vinyl top, auto
1969 GTO Judge coupe, Carousel Red, manual
1971 Trans Am, cameo white, auto
1970 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible 350-4(driver), Fire Red, white top, auto
1972 Buick GS Stage 1, Royal Blue, black vinyl top, auto
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As I am piecing correct parts together for my car, what are the steering wheel options for 1968? I see in the PHS docs that the deluxe was an option. What did the stock look like? Were there others or just the two?
Restored by me. Not a professional. Restaurant worker by trade. YouTube forums and some trial and error built this beauty. Sheet metal replacement. Body work. Paint. Rear gears. Interior. And engine. ALL ME. Toot toot
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I believe there were only standard, sport and deluxe. The sport is the wood wheel. The standard was a three spoke with metal horn botten that looks like the sport wheel but with a plastic wheel instead of wood.
I don't have no pictures.
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keep it coming ... Everyone should have some reason to be happy were they live ... I live within 50 miles of all the old factory steering wheel owners that want to get rid of them for some reason! Bid up to $260. I guess I got a good price on my most recent purchases.
1968 400 Coupe, verdoro green, black vinyl top, auto
1969 GTO Judge coupe, Carousel Red, manual
1971 Trans Am, cameo white, auto
1970 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible 350-4(driver), Fire Red, white top, auto
1972 Buick GS Stage 1, Royal Blue, black vinyl top, auto
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This may not be the right place to ask but as we're on the subject does anyone know of a good steering wheel restorer that is reasonably priced? I have one with the usual cracks that I would like to get put back to new condition and don't have the time or skills to do myself.
Brent Block
68 350 Coupe
StAlbert, Alberta, Canada
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I also guess why were on the subject its worth throwing out there I am in the market for a deluxe wheel. If anyone has one please let me know
Restored by me. Not a professional. Restaurant worker by trade. YouTube forums and some trial and error built this beauty. Sheet metal replacement. Body work. Paint. Rear gears. Interior. And engine. ALL ME. Toot toot
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I also guess why were on the subject its worth throwing out there I am in the market for a deluxe wheel. If anyone has one please let me know One that has been restored or a core?
Last edited by wovenweb; 02/26/15 11:32 PM.
1968 400 Coupe, verdoro green, black vinyl top, auto
1969 GTO Judge coupe, Carousel Red, manual
1971 Trans Am, cameo white, auto
1970 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible 350-4(driver), Fire Red, white top, auto
1972 Buick GS Stage 1, Royal Blue, black vinyl top, auto
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I would be interested in looking at either
Thanks
Restored by me. Not a professional. Restaurant worker by trade. YouTube forums and some trial and error built this beauty. Sheet metal replacement. Body work. Paint. Rear gears. Interior. And engine. ALL ME. Toot toot
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Only have a core available, I'll round up some pictures this weekend.
1968 400 Coupe, verdoro green, black vinyl top, auto
1969 GTO Judge coupe, Carousel Red, manual
1971 Trans Am, cameo white, auto
1970 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible 350-4(driver), Fire Red, white top, auto
1972 Buick GS Stage 1, Royal Blue, black vinyl top, auto
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1968 400 Coupe, verdoro green, black vinyl top, auto
1969 GTO Judge coupe, Carousel Red, manual
1971 Trans Am, cameo white, auto
1970 Buick Skylark Custom Convertible 350-4(driver), Fire Red, white top, auto
1972 Buick GS Stage 1, Royal Blue, black vinyl top, auto
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Restored by me. Not a professional. Restaurant worker by trade. YouTube forums and some trial and error built this beauty. Sheet metal replacement. Body work. Paint. Rear gears. Interior. And engine. ALL ME. Toot toot
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So....... what you are saying in this thread is that this was a DELUXE steering wheel.... sweet cause I have one in my car.... this was an upgrade?
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So....... what you are saying in this thread is that this was a DELUXE steering wheel.... sweet cause I have one in my car.... this was an upgrade? In '68 the deluxe steering wheel came with the custom interior option or as a stand alone option 462. Here's a link to another part of this website where Geoff has a copy of the original 1968 Sales Manual which includes a section with the price list of the options (Sales Information tab): https://firstgenfirebird.org/1968-info/1968-technical-information/sales_manual/
Jim
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Doug did my wheel, very nice guy that does top notch work. More pricey than some, but his work speaks for itself and is guaranteed. I can send you pics of mine if you like.
Cant wait for summer...
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