Need info on correct steering wheel for 66 Satellite

[RussY]

Hello, I have a 1966 Satellite and have several questions and hoped someone/ones has some expertise or experience with them. I have posted a picture of what I have after my questions, it is a Hemi car and I would like to have the correct wheel , horn ring, and center button.

1/ I assume the wheel I have is from a Dodge or at least the center cap is, in my research it seems as though the plastic 3 spoke wheel is a 67 and up piece. Is that correct?

2/ I read that the diameter of the steering wheel where it meets the column is different between a 66 and 67. My car does not have a mismatch so I am a little confused. Do I have a 67 column as well and how can I tell?

3/ What are the options for a correct setup? I see the 2 spoke plastic repop wheel and 3 different horn rings. Are any of the rings and center buttons available in the repop world? Where, and who has the best?

4/ I have seen the woodgrain wheel in several iterations, meaning with solid spokes and with a slot in the spoke. Which one is correct for the Plymouth? What would be correct for the center cap? Would this be a addition or detraction from the car, I am not a chalk mark guy, but the car is nice.

 

[Fran Blacker]

Woodgrain was an option, if you have a build sheet there will be a number in 57 boxes . Mine was added on before delivery. Don't if it shows on fender tag. A large box just says steering on my build sheet says V13. Don't known what it means.

 

[gtx6970]

3 spoke is correct for 67
All 66s were 2 spoke EXCEPT woodgrain wheels , which was an option
The woodgrain in Frans post is the only correct woodgrain wheel.

No repop horn rings that Im aware of so its off to find nice used I wish you good luck. They can be tough if real nice.
I got lucky and bought a horn ring that could pass for nos last year at the Spring Fling in Ca

But let me guess, your car white hemi 4spd? recent purchase maybe


This one was in Phoenix area Dont know if it ever sold or not

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-plymouth-hemi-satellite/

A buddy of mine has a gold one in Queen Creek area
also, hemi 4spd
Im in Tucson but mine is hemi auto

 

[440 4 speed]

I think all you might need is the center cap. There should be an ample supply available.

 

[RussY]

Thank you Fran and GTX6970. Car is red and I did just buy it. Couple of interior items to address but a really nice car. Opinion on a wood grain if the car didn’t come with it?

 

[Sam69sat]

A 67 column won't fit in a 66 dash. The diameter of the tube where it goes through the dash is larger on a 67.

You can look at the plastic cover under the steering column to see if your dash is 66 or 67.

Blue one is 66 dash.

Black is 67 dash.

If you have the 66 cover under the dash then your column wont be a 67. If it's a 67 cover then i guess it possible it could be a 66 or 67 column?

 

[RussY]

Perfect info for me. Thx for taking the time on pics.

 

[R413]

The u shaped chrome trim around the column, is it metal 66, or plastic 67?

67 column is bigger diameter because it is collapsible, so look under the dash at the column, is it a solid tube 66, or does it have expanded metal on it, 67.

Looks like you have a 67 wheel and horn ring. That cap will swap with a Plymouth cap.

it looks like the round base of the horn ring is larger diameter than your column.

 

[Cranky]

3 spoke is correct for 67
All 66s were 2 spoke EXCEPT woodgrain wheels , which was an option
The woodgrain in Frans post is the only correct woodgrain wheel.

No repop horn rings that Im aware of so its off to find nice used I wish you good luck. They can be tough if real nice.
I got lucky and bought a horn ring that could pass for nos last year at the Spring Fling in Ca

But let me guess, your car white hemi 4spd? recent purchase maybe


This one was in Phoenix area Dont know if it ever sold or not

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1966-plymouth-hemi-satellite/

A buddy of mine has a gold one in Queen Creek area
also, hemi 4spd
Im in Tucson but mine is hemi auto

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The wheel in your last pic is just like the one in my 66 Belvedere I 2dr sedan but only the spokes are more straight out.....and mine isn't even close to being as nice

 

[gtx6970]

The wheel in your last pic is just like the one in my 66 Belvedere I 2dr sedan but only the spokes are more straight out.....and mine isn't even close to being as nice

Its pretty straight / flat viewed straight on

this was before I found the nicer horn ring

 

[gtx6970]

My understanding the horn rings with a 65 will interchange. But are slightly different in the center around the medallion

This is 1966

1966 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE SATELLITE FURY STEERING WHEEL HORN RING ASSEMBLY GD COND | eBay

 

[Cranky]

Its pretty straight / flat viewed straight on

this was before I found the nicer horn ring

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Ah, same wheel....mine used to be pretty decent when I parked the car and took it apart. That was in 98. Living close to the Gulf Coast can suck for a shop that has flow through ventilation......

 

[gtx6970]

and 1965 only
1966 Plymouth Satellite Horn Ring OEM 2530941 1965 | eBay

 

[Cranky]

and 1965 only
1966 Plymouth Satellite Horn Ring OEM 2530941 1965 | eBay

?? 65 only? Looks like the same one that's been mentioned on a 66 and looks just like the one on my 66.....

 

[gtx6970]

?? 65 only? Looks like the same one that's been mentioned on a 66 and looks just like the one on my 66.....

Yours have the raised ribs on the inside ? Mine doesnt

 

[gtx6970]

Mine

 

[RussY]

Thanks to everyone. I believe I have a 66 column with a 67 wheel after using the info given here. I have the 66 trim plate under column, a metal U clamp and no expanded metal on the column to the floor. Additionally I found my wheel is in fact approximately 3/16 bigger than the column housing that has the turn signal lever in it. Guess it is time to find a nice setup. Anyone care to chime in on the incorrectness of a woodgrain on a car that didn't come with one? Taboo? I ask because it seems that I may have better luck finding a really nice/mint/NOS woodgrain more readily than all three pieces for the standard plastic, horn ring and button.

 

[autoxcuda]

Thank you Fran and GTX6970. Car is red and I did just buy it. Couple of interior items to address but a really nice car. Opinion on a wood grain if the car didn’t come with it?

You're Bel II with 4spd to me has little business/sleeper look. The fancy wood grain isn't theme consistent. I'd stay with colored wheel... IF you can find one.

There are some colored early steering wheels that PG Classic reproduces. Check around first.

 

[Fran Blacker]

Thanks to everyone. I believe I have a 66 column with a 67 wheel after using the info given here. I have the 66 trim plate under column, a metal U clamp and no expanded metal on the column to the floor. Additionally I found my wheel is in fact approximately 3/16 bigger than the column housing that has the turn signal lever in it. Guess it is time to find a nice setup. Anyone care to chime in on the incorrectness of a woodgrain on a car that didn't come with one? Taboo? I ask because it seems that I may have better luck finding a really nice/mint/NOS woodgrain more readily than all three pieces for the standard plastic, horn ring and button.

Your car do what you like.

 

[autoxcuda]

Yours have the raised ribs on the inside ? Mine doesnt

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I believe this is the original center on my 66 Satellite. No raised ribs.