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Hello I am new to the forum. I have a question about the 68 Deluxe Steering Wheel. Was there two versions of the Deluxe Steering Wheel in 1968? I know the Deluxe Steering Wheel was exclusive to 68s only and I was thinking about restoring mine but i noticed there is two different ones. One seems to have a larger metal plate in the back and one seems to have a smaller plate. I posted 2 links and if you look at the back of the steering wheel you will notice two different versions. I have seen few photos of each version. Did both these versions come out in 68? link1 link2
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I looked through all the pictures I've collected over the years, and I agree. There must have been two styles.
I have 60+ pictures, and I'd say 80% are the larger plate, and about 20% the smaller one.
I've never noticed that before. Thanks for pointing it out. They are all '68 deluxe wheels, so they must have had two versions.
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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here is an example. not mine 
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I would like to introduce myself. my name is Mike and i'm new to the forum and purchased my first firebird just a little more than a year ago. its just a stock 1968 350 2bbl. its a work in progress but she is mostly original with matching #s. I have already learned a lot from you guys just from reading through posts. here is my car. for now the motor is black but eventually I will paint it metallic blue 
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Looks great! White over red is a nice combo.
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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Calibird- new info! Thanks for posting that. I have the red interior as well with the deluxe wheel. I like the white / red combo as well- sharp!
I have red/red w/ white soft top.
Cant wait for summer...
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Interesting. Don't know which version my red deluxe wheel is. I know that when I took my car in for service when it was about two years old, the service manager saw that the wheel was cracking so he got me a new one under warrantee which has since cracked over the years. Wonder if the second version was an attempt to fix the cracking issue?
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I'm the owner of the deluxe wheel in the 2nd picture with the smaller plate. This steering wheel was re-casted and maybe the new black epoxy is covering some of it. Not sure but maybe that is why it looks smaller. However the metal plate does look slightly different.
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Welcome dude...
The appears to be a plate on the bottom of some of the wheels. See my pics...
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thanks guys. I'm not sure which one I have either. I haven't worked up the courage to take it off yet.
maybe they did create a replacement wheel like Jim said.
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I'm the owner of the deluxe wheel in the 2nd picture with the smaller plate. This steering wheel was re-casted and maybe the new black epoxy is covering some of it. Not sure but maybe that is why it looks smaller. However the metal plate does look slightly different. I clicked on your links. you have a beautiful car Harold. I have seen a lot of nice cars on here and hope to get there some day. I will probably just enjoy the one I have and work on getting a 400 in the future.
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