h67st Posted January 19, 2022 Share Posted January 19, 2022 I've got a steering wheel that came with a bunch of parts, some of which were for '50s GMC trucks. This wheel says "Sheller" and "65 435" on it, 20" diameter, splines look like they're around 11/16" or so. Anybody got a clue what it would fit? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69084-steering-wheel-which-truck/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Binder Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 A quick Google search indicated that Sheller made a lot of steering wheels for the Military, Willy's, Dodge, and GM in the 40's and 50's. My guess, using the "SWAG" method, is that it fits Chevy or GMC pickups or larger trucks from the early 50's. You might check with an older GM dealership or some of the reproduction people to see if they can give an exact fit based on the part number. It appears to be in good shape for its age. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69084-steering-wheel-which-truck/#findComment-487543 Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldspwr Posted January 21, 2022 Share Posted January 21, 2022 This steering wheel is very similar to the ones in my Brockways. The 50's vintage 100 series Brockways used a 20" Sheller wheel with a 7/8" splined shaft. I always thought it was odd that they put the (2) 5/16 threaded holes in offset from the center. You can't use a traditional steering wheel puller to remove the wheel. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69084-steering-wheel-which-truck/#findComment-487557 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 to me it looks B model....and yes dont get the offset holes standard wheel puller still works.....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69084-steering-wheel-which-truck/#findComment-487674 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 Long gone now but for years Sheller-Globe manufactured steering wheels in Grabill, IN just outside of Fort Wayne. I thought they were a supplier to IHC until they moved operations out of Ft Wayne to Springfield, OH in 1983. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69084-steering-wheel-which-truck/#findComment-487681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 But thinking back I drove alotta whites in the 70s I guess it could be one of those…. Also.. bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69084-steering-wheel-which-truck/#findComment-487726 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted January 23, 2022 Author Share Posted January 23, 2022 It must be for a GM truck; I saw online that they use an 11/16" 36 spline shaft. I think Macks have a 1-1/16" shaft. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69084-steering-wheel-which-truck/#findComment-487748 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 you know years ago i hadda 51 chevy pickup and i took a steering wheel out of a 52 pontiac because i did like the the one the truck came with,,,cool dashboard but ugly wheel it fit right on....so we know thier is alotta interchangable available....sick thing is we know there is got to be alot of brand new steering wheels out there,sitting in boxes in old wharehouses somewhere with all that hard work you have done,,,must be driving you crazy to hit a brick wall here...bob 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69084-steering-wheel-which-truck/#findComment-487779 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted January 25, 2022 Author Share Posted January 25, 2022 On 1/23/2022 at 10:43 AM, mowerman said: you know years ago i hadda 51 chevy pickup and i took a steering wheel out of a 52 pontiac because i did like the the one the truck came with,,,cool dashboard but ugly wheel it fit right on....so we know thier is alotta interchangable available....sick thing is we know there is got to be alot of brand new steering wheels out there,sitting in boxes in old wharehouses somewhere with all that hard work you have done,,,must be driving you crazy to hit a brick wall here...bob I read online that a lot of the older GM cars/trucks used that 11/16"-36 shaft. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69084-steering-wheel-which-truck/#findComment-487855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Well just keep on digging on sure y’all will find something for what I’m seeing seems the worst that’s going to happen is you have to fix it …, Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69084-steering-wheel-which-truck/#findComment-487887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Could be a E-model Mack. I have no clue on the shaft size but the wheel OD and the style makes the guess. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69084-steering-wheel-which-truck/#findComment-487910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 (edited) I also saw a earlier Peterbilt looked like the same steering wheel who knows could’ve come out of about anything… wow that sure narrows it down. Lol bob Edited January 29, 2022 by mowerman Misspelled Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/69084-steering-wheel-which-truck/#findComment-488133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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