Forever Sharp Steering Wheels

[Daniel Krause]

Hi all,
Just found out my stock 16” two spoke steering wheel on my ‘66 Coronet is not repairable. I know there is a repop, but two vendors have told me there are problems with fitment at present.
So, looking at aftermarket. I like the Forever Sharp wheels, but their selection of 15” wheels is limited. Most are 14”. Was concerned that the 14” diameter may not look right in my B Body (too small?).
Anyone have experience or opinions on a 14” steering wheel?
Daniel

 

[jusglazin]

Hi all,
Just found out my stock 16” two spoke steering wheel on my ‘66 Coronet is not repairable. I know there is a repop, but two vendors have told me there are problems with fitment at present.
So, looking at aftermarket. I like the Forever Sharp wheels, but their selection of 15” wheels is limited. Most are 14”. Was concerned that the 14” diameter may not look right in my B Body (too small?).
Anyone have experience or opinions on a 14” steering wheel?
Daniel

Just installed one of theirs in my coronet.

 

[Daniel Krause]

That’s their Half Wrap 14” - looks good. You transitioned from the stock 16”?

 

[casey henson]

for 16" wheel.
I ordered a grant 976 which is 14.5" . they sent a 971 which is 16". I liked the 16 so much I kept it instead. I wanted a thin rim also.

 

[Mike67]

My father in law bought thier wood grain replica for his Nova, its a nice wheel but the wood is a compisite and looks/feels kinda of cheap. It looks ok from 5' but is apperent that its not real wood when up close.

 

[jusglazin]

That’s their Half Wrap 14” - looks good. You transitioned from the stock 16”?

Yes, with power steering it feels just fine. More room for my fat *** to get in the car

 

[YY1]

I like the period/retro "The 500" or similar foamy, three spoke Grant look for a mostly stock or "day 2" type build.

Be aware that most wheels smaller than 13-13.5 will likely block the speedometer.

 

[Daniel Krause]

for 16" wheel.
I ordered a grant 976 which is 14.5" . they sent a 971 which is 16". I liked the 16 so much I kept it instead. I wanted a thin rim also.

Nice. No issues with the Grant Horn kit as some others have mentioned? Was there a spacer included which seems to fix the problem if encountered?

 

[Daniel Krause]

My father in law bought thier wood grain replica for his Nova, its a nice wheel but the wood is a compisite and looks/feels kinda of cheap. It looks ok from 5' but is apperent that its not real wood when up close.

Ah, good to know. Thanks

 

[casey henson]

Nice. No issues with the Grant Horn kit as some others have mentioned? Was there a spacer included which seems to fix the problem if encountered?

no,no real issues. on mine the little twist in insulator with the spring contact needs to be trimmer to make the horn work. I have not done that yet but I know it will work.

 

[themechanic]

I have one in my El Camino.

 

[casey henson]

Nice. No issues with the Grant Horn kit as some others have mentioned? Was there a spacer included which seems to fix the problem if encountered?

I used a grant #3196 install kit.

 

[MIKESPOLARA]

Hi all,
Just found out my stock 16” two spoke steering wheel on my ‘66 Coronet is not repairable. I know there is a repop, but two vendors have told me there are problems with fitment at present.
So, looking at aftermarket. I like the Forever Sharp wheels, but their selection of 15” wheels is limited. Most are 14”. Was concerned that the 14” diameter may not look right in my B Body (too small?).
Anyone have experience or opinions on a 14” steering wheel?
Daniel

I would think you could find a good used one. Aftermarket look kind of cheesy on a stock type car, unless you have a modified car.

 

[Daniel Krause]

I would think you could find a good used one. Aftermarket look kind of cheesy on a stock type car, unless you have a modified car.

Thanks. I’m looking. Car is stock