I understand, Pat.
My truck looks fairly original, too ... but I have a 350/350 combo
with a mid 70s Chevy 12 bolt rear and my interior is going to look
like nothing less than a Horvath Original!
:o)
My steering wheel is a '75 Caddy tilt that I covered in elk:
http://alanhorvath.com/54chevy/steeringwheel_new3.php
Alan
http://www.AlanHorvath.com/54chevy
Pat wrote:
> Allen the tilt steering wheel was a deal I needed to help in the
> conversion of the wiring system plus it provides a air bag for
> interstate travel. I didn`t try to keep the truck original as you
> would with a concourse vehicle. This truck was built to drive cross
> country if I want to.
> But I wanted to keep the appearance as close as I could to
> factory. Until you raise the hood or look in the cab it will
> appear stock. (or at least close)
> 45 Mph with a stock 216 and a 4 sped granny trans . is great if
> you are only going to ride a few miles But that is not what this
> ole truck is about. Sometimes we have to sacrifice for creature
> comforts!!
> Thanks for the comment!!
>
> Pat Cossey
> 1967 Nova SS
> 1941 Art Deco Chevy truck
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