Looking for a decent 65 Strato /Laurentian, 64/65 Biscayne/Bel Air steering wheel. Can't be Parisienne/Custom sport/ Impala/SS as they were different in horn ring and wheel.
Cracks are ok provided they aren't huge and the wheel is restorable. Colour really isn't a big deal either, but prefer the light blue if possible.
My original wheel is basically crumbling.
Any leads or suggestions appreciated,
Thanks, Mark
Edited to include Chevrolet on the list. Not totally sure at this point if the 64 Chev wheels were shared over on the Laurentian/Strato.
Not my wheel;
-- Edited by cdnpont on Wednesday 19th of December 2018 12:05:36 AM
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
I've seen pictures of a 65 Catalina Hub, and it is no where near the same as Chevrolet.
You learn as you go along, and one interesting point is that the 64/65 "B Chevrolet" wheels appear to be identical through the model ranges. That surprised me they used the "Old" wheel, as the 65 was touted as being "All New".
I could simply put a repop 64/65 Parisienne or Impala wheel on the 65. It will work on my column, but I feel a correct wheel is key to a good looking, genuine feeling interior. So since they don't yet make a repop for the 64/65 Strato/Laurentian/Biscayne/Bel Air, it'll be a search to find a good wheel to restore. At least nice horn rings are easy to come by. The Pontiac center button might be hard to find in good shape. I have one, but it isn't very good at all. It'll be a crowning touch to find a nice one.
I've found a potential Complete wheel donor from this post, and I'm hopeful it's in good restorable condition. As far as the center button shell and medallion, even that is unique between the Laurentian/Parisienne range, and don't cross. Another thing learned I guess.
Here's the old relic, and what would be considered a very good wheel..
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65 Laurentian post, 67 Grande Parisienne 4 door HT.
Mark, the GM parts books say only 65 Strato Chief, Laurentian, BelAir, Biscayne for the wheel you need.
My favourite yard has a number of 65 Chevies so I bet he has one, although it would undoubtedly need restored. And I checked the US Pontiac parts book. As you stated, none of them used that wheel.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
Hi Mark ,I have what appears to be a 1964 chevelle wheel. No rings around the perimeter.Just plain.No cracks on the rim but needs paint.has the blow trim and center
horn cap but doesn't look like pontiac.Can send pic's if you like.
Bill Rudow
So Mark have You found the steering wheel You need yet?
If not, I have a few different ones fitting different Pontiacs.
Any chance You have a pic of the exact one You are after,
that You could post, or are You trying to figure that out?
Sorry for My late response Mark, I think I have Your Steering Wheel here in Red.
I just don`t know how to post a pic to this response???
Maybe just send Me Your Email address, and I`ll send You some pics.
Thanks for Your patience, life just got in the way!
Bill
If the one that pmgto has is not suitable I also have a red one here that I'm pretty sure is Bel Air/Laurentian issue from 64/5/6, and though not perfect, is in far better condition than the one you have. If you need it let me know and I'll send you some pics.
