steering wheel

JJ · Guru

steering wheel

Steve C · Guru

I think I understand your question. You want to use a reproduction wheel but use your original chrome piece off your nova. I don't see why it would be a problem. I don't see how they would know the difference.

Tin Man Auto · Guru

With your car being a '69 the steering wheel is suppose to be a straight bar wheel that goes from the 3 o'clock position to the 9 o'clock position, and now these guys that oversee the applications are pretty well trained and have alot of reference info at their disposal, I would be surprised if they didn't catch it. Just one guys thoughts, Dave.

rabbit64cs · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

I believe his car is a 68 SD ..

Tin Man Auto · Guru

That may be, sorry, its just that him and I were speaking earlier today about a '69 beaumont that he had just bought and needed a seat for, thats why I thought it was a '69.

JJ · Guru

Ya it's a 68 SD i guess it's just wishful thinking hmm

Tin Man Auto · Guru

Sorry, my misunderstanding, in that case you would probably get away with that wheel then, they are quite simular.

Lefty · Uber Guru

replace the wheel after you get your collector plates..

Turn2Stone · Poncho Master!

Do you mean to say that a Canadian goverment official decides? I'd be a little put out having to go through that. I just show paperwork. I guess we are behind the times in NB. I was posted to Queen Charlotte Islands years ago and had to deal with ICBC, but didnt own an antique. I hope to never have to deal with them again. I understand that antique owners may have lobbied for such rules, but IMO, the less rules the better!

rabbit64cs · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

the issue here is 'Collector Plate ' I do not live in BC, but have been told , that in order to qualify for this plate, you pretty much need the original air in the tires...... The insurance is at a lesser rate as well, because the vehicle will only be used for special occasions..

My Uncle has a 69 Norton Atlas motorcycle, back in the day , he had a bunch of pieces chromed. In order for him to qualify for a 'Collector Plate' , he had to spray bomb all the non original chrome. Has to be as built , that's the rules as I understand them.

they will allow safety upgrades like tires , maybe brakes too? don't know??

rabbit64cs · Canadian Poncho Superstar!

not my rules....

427carl wrote:

I understand a collector car having to be "stock looking"

But not to get colletor plates because the horn trim in the steering wheel is not the same is beyond common sense
What about Beaumont custom wheel covers instead of base?
What about tinted windshield instead of clear?
What about vinyl trim instead of cloth?
What about non GM battery?
What about added guages?
What about radial tires?
Disc brakes
Color change

color seat belts instead of black
You have someone inspect the cars, who knows the difference in a Chevelle 300 horn button and a Malibu

come on!!!

JJ · Guru

You can do the brakes from drum to disc.
not to sure about guages. Colour change is ok as long as it's one of the colour's from that year of car.
I have seen the beaumont's with Rally wheels cause they were an option in 68. not sure about tires or battery.
You can't have any bubble in the body work it must be in good condition.