My beloved 1969 Rosewood Steering Wheel on Auction
 

This is a wheel I have been holding onto for awhile. It is unlike any one I have ever seen. The grain is extremely crisp. Its been hanging on my wall. I finally decided to sell it. It on Ebay right now. Here is a link:

Rosewood Steering Wheel

Thanks,

Jason

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you should keep it!! I had one about 12 yrs ago same deal even had it on the wall to like art..it also was perfect..guy caught me in the right mood and stole it from me..been kicking myself ever since... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/headbang.gif

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I got ten bucks sez it tops a G note.
Motown https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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Bud,

Now is your chance to replace it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Matt,

Thanks for the encouragement. One offer over a G already, but this one is going to run its course. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ins/tongue.gif


Good luck everyone,


Jason

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A "Rosewood" wheel was a difficult wheel to find even years ago. Your's is a beautiful example. It will be interesting to see what the auction ends at. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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We have cleared $1000, stay tuned.....

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Cracked wheels bring around $800.00.That wheel is as nice as mine.I bet that wheel will keep climbing.Long live the Rosewood."The MOF" https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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This might put you in a higher tax bracket----

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Cracked wheels bring around $800.00. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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I hope you're right... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/wink.gif

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Tomorrow is the big day! Good luck to you too Joe! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif


Thanks and good luck to all,


Jason

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I'm going over to the shop tonite and getting my Rosewood Wheel and putting it under the bed for safe keeping....

wilma

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What car(s) and years were these steering wheels an option on? https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...s/confused.gif

My brother has one on his 1967 Camaro...I think.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v6...ewoodwheel.jpg

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Time to tune in!

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SOLD to the highest bidder. Congrats on the sale;

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Winning bid: US $1,656.87

Ended: Jan-26-05 18:54:29 PST
Start time: Jan-19-05 18:54:29 PST
History: 22 bids (US $9.99 starting bid)
Winning bidder: iamstevedi ( 67)


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Re: My beloved 1969 Rosewood Steering Wheel on Auction
 

And he's a local guy I've sold a ton to in the past so I know he will pay and don't have to worry about shipping damage! Long live Ebay!

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Xplantdad...That was the optional N34 wheel for 67/68. it was optional in pretty much every chevrolet car in 67/68 with the exception of maybe the Corvair, and was standard on the Corvette during those years. (corvette also used a very similar wheel from 64-66) These wheels have a darker walnut color, and a deeper offset to the spokes than a 69 rosewood. Usually not as valuable, although they are definitely selling for more than they used to, and becoming harder to find without cracks.

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Thanks for the info Joe... Learn something new everyday!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/worship.gif

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Were there two different wood wheels for Camaros 1969? I thought that a regular wood wheel started the year and then they add the Rosewood wheel later??

Brian

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Yes, early in the 69 production year, the optional N34 wheel was actually a walnut wheel, similar to the 67/68 wheel, but with a shallower offset to the spokes... this was due to the new steering column with key moved from the dash to the column itself in 1969. The column protruded out towards the driver farther, necessitating the need for a shallower "dish" to the steering wheel.. Originally, the 67/68 wheel was just changed to accomodate this new column design, making the spokes less deep, but leaving the plastic simulated walnut wood rim portion a carry-over from 68... however, in 69 the dash trim and console top plates on the camaro were changed from a walnut grain to a rosewood grain, making the steering wheel a mis-match. This was corrected late in 68 (mid december I believe) and the "rosewood" wheel was developed and replaced the early version 69 walnut wheel. The rosewood continued through the remainder of the 69 production year. The early version was only used in Camaros built from September through December of 68, on cars that recieved the N34 option. The 69 walnut wheel is much rarer than the rosewood wheel, but would only be correct in early production cars. The deeper offset 67/68 wheel was never used in 69.