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Old 09-08-2024, 12:54 AM
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I believe that is why the teakwood wheel was discontinued after 66. I just love a nice original teakwood wheel in a 65-66
Yes, that was the reason the Teak Wheel was discontinued.
Extremely hard wood the was used on the deck of the battleship New Jersey.

Agreed, the 65-66 teak wheel is gorgeous!
I bought this wheel in 1975 at the Bob McDorman Corvette show in Columbus Ohio. Paid a huge price at the time, $300, but it’s minty.
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----Chris,,,Of all the teak wheels I have ever seen and owned, I have never seen a broken or splintered one. I have seen a couple that became de-laminated due to bad care. While living in Ft. Lauderdale in the early 70's I once missed by an hour buying 25 teak wheels that a guy was selling due to his need for bail money. I was lucky a couple of years ago and scored an NOS one that's hanging on the wall in my cave!....Bill S
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That looks almost like Tahoe Turquoise for the 67 Camaro.
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Someone’s before and after Teal Turquoise.
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On the topic of the 1965 Optional Custom Sports Steering Wheel …. Isn’t.

Love the advertising from the 1965 Pontiac consumer catalog on this steering wheel.
They may be alluding to the 65-66 Teakwood steering wheel (last 2 photos) that could splinter badly in an accident.
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I believe that is why the teakwood wheel was discontinued after 66. I just love a nice original teakwood wheel in a 65-66
This teakwood wheel of which you speak - is that a Corvette part?

Or are you saying there was a teakwood wheel available for GTO in '65-'66?

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This teakwood wheel of which you speak - is that a Corvette part?

Or are you saying there was a teakwood wheel available for GTO in '65-'66?

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