70 Chevelle sport steering wheel

[bertfam]

Well, I think I'm going stick with my original perception in that the only three spoke wheel offered in 1970 was the 15" wheel as used on the 69-75 Vette. I can't find any proof (so far) that the 16" Thumb Grove wheel was used on anything other than the 69-70 Buick GS.

Everyone agree? (If not, let us know...)

Ed

[Mr70]

I'd agree with that.
And I believe many pages from Herds restoration book could've helped Les Quam in Colin's bathroom,and I don't mean for reading..
I know someone who has had a 9752131 wheel,but I only have an old email address from years ago and have emailed him 2x since this post started to see if he can email me pix of it,or at least a verbal description.
His email hasn't bounced back,so fingers crossed.

[camarojoe]

There was a 71 "heavy chevy" claiming to be a pilot car advertised for sale a couple years ago that had this wheel. I saw the car at Carlisle, and recall seeing it advertised online too... Anyone recall the car or maybe know how to track down a pic?

[bertfam]

Let's hope for the best Rick!! Keep us posted...

Ed

[camarojoe]

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Well, I think I'm going stick with my original perception in that the only three spoke wheel offered in 1970 was the 15" wheel as used on the 69-75 Vette. I can't find any proof (so far) that the 16" Thumb Grove wheel was used on anything other than the 69-70 Buick GS.

Everyone agree? (If not, let us know...)

Ed

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No argument here... I said that back on page one.

[SD 396]

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Well, I think I'm going stick with my original perception in that the only three spoke wheel offered in 1970 was the 15" wheel as used on the 69-75 Vette. I can't find any proof (so far) that the 16" Thumb Grove wheel was used on anything other than the 69-70 Buick GS.

Everyone agree? (If not, let us know...)

Ed

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We're all good

[camarojoe]

OK, I've been doing some digging, and I found a pic of what I believe is the "mystery" 9752131 steering wheel. This one is in a Monte, but I believe it was an optional wheel in 71 and 72 for Chevelle as well...I know the "Pilot" 1971 Heavy Chevy I was referring to in a previous post had this wheel in it, and was supposedly documented on the build sheet as being the original "optional" steering wheel for that car. Definitely a pretty oddball piece. Ever see one?

[camarojoe]

After some MORE digging... here's the original build sheet for the 71 "pilot" Heavy Chevy... Note the NK2 steering wheel option.

[Mr70]

I agree,that's the same wheel my friend had before he sold it.
To summarize for Chevrolet:
*1970 RPO NK-1 is the optional Cushioned Rim madrid grained vinyl 3 spoke 15" steering wheel,part #3952700.(larger 16" thumb groove is the Buick application)
*1971-72 RPO NK-2 is the optional Deluxe Custom madrid grained vinyl cushioned center & rim steering wheel,part #9752131.(Cjoe pic above)
*1971-72 RPO NK-4 is the optional Sport madrid grained rubber coated 4 spoke steering wheel w/simulated stitch,part #3978125.(pic below)

[camarojoe]

I agree with that.