Riviera 3-spoke steering wheel - Will it fit?

[CaliWagon83]

So...Trolling eBay, and came across this:

https://www.ebay.com/p/1978-84-85-8...d=372194174253&_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851

The color looks close to a match for my interior. Of course, I'd have to change the wheel medallion to the tri-shield. Seems like the center hub for this one is slightly cracked. Also, wondering if the mounting holes would work with a G-Body. The other option is to get a T-Type/GN wheel, and just re-paint/wrap it to match my interior. Thoughts?

 

[1evilregal]

should fit, just seems to be a little pricey.... then again, that may be just me being cheap!

might want to keep an eye on the classified in here, some of the guys will usually have some they post up from time to time...

 

[Ribbedroof]

78/79 blue is a few shades lighter than the 83/84 blue

Seems high for the defects listed...re-wrapping a leather wheel to OEM spec/quality runs about $190 last time I looked into it

Aside from telescopic columns, all GM steering wheels from 69 till about 95 have the same splines...excluding overseas-built, GM badged stuff (Toyota Novas, GEOs, etc)

 

[L.A.X-RATED]

Rare excellent cond medium blue center hub with tri-shield medallion---113.00 shipped.all five of my gn/ttype/regal wheels have the notorious "9-3 o'clock" breakage! This I was saving for my 78 gran sport,but being this would be a focal point for the Buick wagon ill part with itlmk

 

[565bbchevy]

I have about $90 total including new horn button into this used Grant steering wheel for my budget Regal project.

 

[foxtrot]

I have about $90 total including new horn button into this used Grant steering wheel for my budget Regal project.
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That wheel looks great - fits right into the regal. Love the tri-shield horn button too! I’m actually liking that wheel as much as the t-type wheel in my reagal (shhhh - maybe even a bit more than).

 

[CaliWagon83]

I actually have a bid on a three-spoke on eBay that has a little bit of rust on the spokes, but nothing I don't think I can remove. Will need to get it re-wrapped, but along with the hub piece from L.A.X-RATED, and getting it re-wrapped, should come out pretty good. Any tips on removing surface rust? Anyone tried molasses or white vinegar?

 

[565bbchevy]

Will need to get it re-wrapped

How much does that cost?

 

[CaliWagon83]

Typically about $200. I had it done on my Avalanche. Is what it is. If I was a little handier with needle & thread, might be able to DIY it, but I'd rather leave it to the pros.

 

[565bbchevy]

So are you figuring about $450-500 total cost for a like new steering wheel?