Part Two: Classic Stainless Install
1. For the classic truck part of this story, I'll be removing the Chevette wheel I got from the junkyard and replacing it with something much nicer. To start, I had to remove the horn button and its assembly by removing the three screws. Then, I used a puller to pop the wheel from the column (inset). Since I've changed the steering wheel before, I already had a mark on the column. If this is your first time, make sure to straighten the wheel and mark the steering shaft.
2a. After getting the wheel...
2a. After getting the wheel off, I installed Grant's plunger...
2b... for the horn assembly...
2b... for the horn assembly followed by the hub, making sure to line it up with my mark.
3. After the hub was positioned,...
3. After the hub was positioned, I installed the rest of the parts in this order: hub cover, steering wheel, contact ring for the horn (all are held on by three shoulder bolts). The wire for the horn got routed though the center of the wheel and hooked up to the contact ring.
4a. I slipped the spring over...
4a. I slipped the spring over the center shaft of the column and snapped on the horn button.
4b. The newly installed wheel...
4b. The newly installed wheel fits in well with the late-'60s Camaro theme I have going on in the old S-10
The Final Word
No matter if you have a classic truck or a brand-new one right off the lot, Grant has the wheel to up your cool. What's nice about these wheels is all of the factory functionality is retained. If all you have is a horn, any number of wheels Grant offers should work just fine for your truck. If you have an airbag-equipped steering wheel with a bunch of buttons on it, check out the Revolution series for a custom upgrade.