1966 Teakwood Steering Wheel

[Eugene D.]

I have a good friend who owns a big block 1966 Corvette and is trying to locate/buy an OEM (66 Factory Option-N32) Teakwood Steering Wheel in nearly excellent condition. Does anyone have any information where he could obtain one without surrendering his original wood (plastic) steering wheel?

[Rob F.]

Re: 1966 Teakwood Steering Wheel

I think I saw one of these listed on ebay a couple of weeks ago for $3, 000.00. You may want to look.

[Eugene D.]

Re: 1966 Teakwood Steering Wheel

Thanks Bob, I'll tell him to search ebay. I had no idea an OEM N32 would sell for that much ($3,000.00). I better keep my original Teakwood Wheel in a vault for that price!!

[Scott S.]

Re: 1966 Teakwood Steering Wheel

Eugene, If you check the driveline there is Doug Graves ad he does great work.
Cannot tell from Original.
Scott

[R N.]

Re: 1966 Teakwood Steering Wheel

I agree with Scott.

[D S.]

Re: 1966 Teakwood Steering Wheel

I have a good friend who owns a big block 1966 Corvette and is trying to locate/buy an OEM (66 Factory Option-N32) Teakwood Steering Wheel in nearly excellent condition. Does anyone have any information where he could obtain one without surrendering his original wood (plastic) steering wheel?

A contact of mine has one he will sell. His name is Henry Fraind and his telephone number is 1-334-741-5792 and email address is thefriendlyplace@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Scott Sims
Texas Chapter

[Steve B.]

Re: 1966 Teakwood Steering Wheel

My friend has several teak wheels. If things do not pan out with Scotts friend, let me know.

[Dick W.]

Re: 1966 Teakwood Steering Wheel

Eric Freeman does a very good reproduction teak wheel. Judges very well and the price is WAY UNDER the $3k wheel on eflea

[Glen C.]

Re: 1966 Teakwood Steering Wheel

When were the first good reproductions of the 65-66 teak steering wheels made? By good, I mean not able to tell an original from a reproduction. Just curious, If mine is an original. My 66 had a teak wheel when I bought it in the late 80's. Thanks , Glen.

[Steve B.]

Re: 1966 Teakwood Steering Wheel

I agree with Dick in that Erics wheels are first rate. However a person who is really knowledgable with these can tell the difference.

[Eugene D.]

Re: 1966 Teakwood Steering Wheel

Thanks Scott; I will be certain to advise my friend about Doug Graves but I think he wants an OEM not a repo. Thank you anyway for your suggetion it was appreciated.

[D S.]

Re: 1966 Teakwood Steering Wheel

Advertise a 'Want To Buy' in the Driveline.

[Steve B.]

Re: 1966 Teakwood Steering Wheel

Thanks Scott; I will be certain to advise my friend about Doug Graves but I think he wants an OEM not a repo. Thank you anyway for your suggetion it was appreciated.

As I posted before, my friend has several original teak wheels. He will be at Bloomington next week so if you or your friend are planning on going, you can see it before you buy it.

[Wally A.]

Re: 1966 Teakwood Steering Wheel

now that we are on the subject, just how can you tell an original
from a repo?

[James G.]

Re: 1966 Teakwood Steering Wheel

Eric Freeman does a very good reproduction teak wheel. Judges very well and the price is WAY UNDER the $3k wheel on eflea

ERIC FREEMAN (704) 510-2250, drvettejr@aol.com in Charlotte, NC. A real craftsman.