dhaven64 Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Hey everyone, Looking to buy a horn cap (R script) and innards for my wood steering wheel. Anyone know where I can find them? Thanks, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 Buickbonehead was reproducing them. I think he still is going to do that when he can find a good plater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhaven64 Posted May 16, 2015 Author Share Posted May 16, 2015 Yes, I reached out to him first, but haven't heard back from him yet. Thanks Ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kaber Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I have an alternative idea to fix this but need a drawing or pictures of what the horn bar and contacts look like. Anybody? Thanks, Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I'm assuming that you have access to a 3D printer. I'd bet that you could come up with one to copy if you could make them available. I have the repo so I think you'd want to copy an original if you were going to do this. Anyone????? Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buickbonehead Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I attached an exploded view of the horn guts. There is also a horn contact at about 10:00 in the hub. All of the parts are available on ebay except for the largest plastic ring (the one closest to the hub in the picture). Do a search on a '65 Chevy model horn kit. Here's a link to an auction. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-1960-1962-1966-Chevy-Impala-Steering-Wheel-Horn-Contact-Kit-/381107296675?hash=item58bbc3d9a3&vxp=mtr Notice the largest plastic ring is missing. Clarke's Corvair used to have a full kit and they may carry them again. I do plan on making the horn caps again.....at some point. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abandg Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 I have all the interior parts ( less the horn switch ) for the wood wheel install including the diagram. 70 dollars includes shipping in USA. Thanks Gene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhaven64 Posted June 16, 2015 Author Share Posted June 16, 2015 Hey Gene. I'm interested in the horn parts, but exactly is the horn switch? Where can I find it? Thanks, Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abandg Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 The horn button is in the wheel and activates the horn . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbuick Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Interesting topic. I have a original wood wheel on my 65 Riviera GS and would like to replace it with a after market similar wheel made Grant Part#1170 shown here on eBay http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/161313668561?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Mainly want to try a thicker grip and slightly smaller diameter. This looks like a wheel which will bolt right on to my existing boss but I don't understand how I can get a horn button because my button is a fixed and horn is sounded with the side bars. Anyone know what button I can buy to suit? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Hi Tony, That looks like a Chevrolet type wheel. I would check out some of the Corvette suppliers Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 The basics of the horn contact are the same. You'd have to buy a horn button kit to work with the three spoke horn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 19, 2015 Share Posted July 19, 2015 Here's a product from Eckler's Corvette. Tom had the right idea. http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corvette-steering-wheel-mahogany-with-chrome-plated-aluminum-spokes-1967-1982.html This was the first one I came across, there are more. It's a little less expensive too. Plus the one you show on eBay is not shipped to the U.S., it's an Australian ad. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbuick Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Thanks Ed. I'll have a good look at the options. I am in Australia remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted July 20, 2015 Share Posted July 20, 2015 Sorry Tony. Yes I remember. I guess I got caught up in the minutia of the post and didn't look at who started it. DUH! Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIVNIK Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hey Tony ! I replaced the original wheel on my '65 with the same Grant wheel you showed on your post, also purchased on Ebay, only mine came with a horn button with Riviera insignia, and complete installation kit. It feels good and has a very original look, although I haven't been able to get the horn to work properly. It makes constant contact and I haven't gotten around to sorting it out yet. Something rattles in the box it came in.... it's either the old horn guts or the part I accidentally left out. I hope to find the time to actually open the box soon. Anyway, you should be able to find the vendor for the wheel complete with horn button & instal. kit on Ebay, or contact Grant directly. Good luck, Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIVNIK Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 In fact I just checked and it is there. If you search Ebay Motors for '65 Riviera steering wheel, you will find it. Sorry, I am not tech-savy enough to provide a link without help from my wife....lets not get her involved, shall we? Drew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhaven64 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hi Rick, I purchased the horn guts (as a kit) but with the spacer makes it so the screws cannot reach and thread into the hub. Also, it didn't include the 2 smaller screws and washers like those in the link you provided. Any ideas on how to make the screws fit? How necessary is the spacer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buickbonehead Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 You only need three screws to mount the hornbar. Look at the picture in my earlier post. The link for the kit is for a different car but it has most of the parts needed. The two shorter screws are not needed for your application. The largest plastic ring will need to be found elsewhere. If the screws are too short, take the hub to a hardware store and look for the proper length. Also be aware the hub holes may be stripped. You will need all of the parts in the exploded view attached to my earlier post. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhaven64 Posted August 13, 2015 Author Share Posted August 13, 2015 Thanks Rick. I've got all the necessary pieces to make this work, and the threads are fine, I just need longer screws like you said. One question though, I hooked it up without the spacer to see if the threads were ok, but all I hear is a clicking sound when I press the horn bar and when I turn the steering wheel. I read in another post that it could be dirty points on the horn relay, but they are clean as it's new. Any other ideas? Thanks in advance. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornpanzers Riv Posted August 22, 2015 Share Posted August 22, 2015 Im needing a horn bar and cap for my wood wheel too. Take my money please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schmiddy Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 So do I! This thread is quite old, so I don't know if anybody will see my request: (If not, I'll start a new thread). Any chance to get this horn bar and horn cap from buickbonehead? I tryed to get in touch with him one week ago, but didn't got any response by now. Do you guys know where is an other place to get these parts? (...and ship them to Switzerland!) Many thxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buickbonehead Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Sorry guys! I've been buried with tax season. Now that it is over I can play a little. I have hornbars in stock and ready to go. I also received an email from my metal guy last Monday with pics of CAD renderings of the horn caps. I gotta think we're close on those but I could be wrong. All I can say is please be patient on the horn caps. Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatbuick Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Please remind me on the cost of your hornbars and do they have the original detail. Maybe a close up picture? I'm thinking of having mine rechromed but maybe a stronger metal would be good. Are yours brass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyWorld Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 On 5/26/2015 at 5:50 AM, abandg said: I have all the interior parts ( less the horn switch ) for the wood wheel install including the diagram. 70 dollars includes shipping in USA. Thanks Gene. Good evening. Are the wood wheel interior parts still available? When you refer to the horn switch are you referring to the plunger? Thank you, Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abandg Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 Marty, yes I am referring to the plunger. I do still have the parts. Gene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted June 24, 2016 Share Posted June 24, 2016 If you don't sell them, bring them to Williamsburg. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney Eaton Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Pretty sure several GM vehicles used the needed part on their "fake" wood wheels. Eckler's Corvette parts probably has what you need..I don't have their catalog but it is probably online. I am looking at Classic Industries Impala catalog and their kit has 2 plastic parts, the metal contact and the contact that rubs the brass ring, catalog pric is $13.95 Clarks Corvair parts list some of the parts individually and also as a kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abandg Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Ed, I have them packed. Gene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted June 25, 2016 Share Posted June 25, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyWorld Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) On 6/24/2016 at 4:45 AM, abandg said: Marty, yes I am referring to the plunger. I do still have the parts. Gene. I am interested in the wood wheel horn components. Please send me a pm for shipping info and method of payment desired. Thank you, Marty Edited July 14, 2016 by MartyWorld (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awk409ak Posted June 23, 2019 Share Posted June 23, 2019 (edited) Are the horn component still available? Is this a correct steering wheel? Art Edited June 23, 2019 by awk409ak (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) You can buy the horn contact kit that fits on top of the steering wheel as new parts, but the hub below the steering wheel, the screws that hold the hub to the wheel, and the horn cap must be sourced as used parts. The horn bars are reproduced. Generally you will normally have to buy an entire wood wheel setup at once to get all the parts, especially to get the horn cap, which is the hardest part to source. If you buy just the steering wheel with no other parts it isn't going to do you much good, however if the wheel is in mint condition with never any cracks and it is for sale, you might want to go ahead and buy it, but don't pay too much for it, as you will wind up buying another steering wheel just to get the hub and horn cap. Yes, the wheel in your picture is a very nice correct Riviera wood steering wheel. Edited June 24, 2019 by Seafoam65 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awk409ak Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Thanks for the info. Does the picture I provide represent a correct steering wheel for 64 or 65 Riviera? Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) Yes......this wheel is correct for the 64, 65, and 66 model Rivieras. This is what the wheel looks like with the hub, horn cap and repro horn bar installed. Note that I had the plastic wood refinished to a color that matches the original console and door panel wood in my car. From the factory, the steering wheel imitation wood rim is a totally different color than the rest of the wood in the car. I can hook you up with the guy that redid the wood finish on the steering wheel if you are interested. Edited June 24, 2019 by Seafoam65 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awk409ak Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 So the stock hub that the current factory wheel is mounted on will not work, correct? I will need to find wood wheel haub and all the other components to make this work. Does the horn center button work without the horn bar? Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 The horn cap is just an ornament. It does not move or honk the horn. You can run the wheel without a horn bar, but there would be exposed notches where the horn bar goes through the horn cap and you would have no ability to honk the horns. The standard steering wheel has no chrome hub behind it, the wheel is all one piece and the hub is part of the steering wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awk409ak Posted June 24, 2019 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Seafoam, Your right. I did not check first before I asked the question, by bad. So I would need everything like you said. The buttons are hard to find too. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awk409ak Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) I think I understand all this after reading though all of it, but.... 1. So if I got an aftermarket horn kit and adapter (to convert the stock 3 bolt to 6 bolts), would that above wheel work then with the aftermarket horn button? Then just wait and keep searching for the horn bar and button. 2. or I just buy a Grant Products 930 Classic GM Wheel or the Scott Drake GM-SW-6782-CV Walnut GM 15" Woodgrain Steering Wheel . These are both pretty nice. The Grant is 1/3 the cost and Scott Drake is 1/2 the cost of the real wheel. Still would need a horn kit and hub adapter. Art Edited June 25, 2019 by awk409ak (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seafoam65 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Although the Riviera wheel has six bolts, the diameter of the bolt pattern does not match that of other GM wheels that have the horn cap that honks the horn, as in the Corvette steering wheels or later Riviera wheels. The diameter of the spacing on this wheel is larger, so you have to go with the original parts for this wheel to have a horn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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