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Grant Products has an automotive heritage that began in 1922 with the founding of the Grant Company by Gerry Grant. Over the years Grant’s product offering consisted of engine overhaul kits, piston rings, valve spring inserts, ignition systems and safety helmets. In 1962 introduced the first Grant Steering Wheel for dune buggies and quickly added steering wheels for the automotive aftermarket.

Today Grant manufactures a complete line of custom steering wheels and accessories. Grant produces wheels that are designed for the automotive aftermarket, racing, golf cars and utility vehicles, the marine industry, heavy duty trucks, and the RV/Motorhome industry. Our newest products include an expanded offering of steering wheels and Styling Rings for air bagged equipped vehicles. Grant is a tier 2 supplier to the automotive original equipment industry and an original equipment supplier to the marine industry.

Grant operates two modern factories in Glendale, California and in Matamoras Mexico. The Matamoras factory is an ISO/ TS certified facility. Grant also has affiliated manufacturing facilities in Italy and Asia.

Grant manufactures steering wheels that add personal style to a wide range of vehicles. Grant has always offered innovative products, fine quality products, distinctive style, solid value and a wide selection of designs to express your individual personality.

History

	A look back in time...85 years
	2008 Official launch of the NEW Replacement Airbag Steering Wheel Line
	2007 Introduced Heavy Duty Truck Steering Wheel Line
	2006 Grant reeceived SEMA Founders award for exhibiting at 40 consecutive SEMA Shows
	2005 Introduced Heritage Collection Steering Wheel Line featuring a modular construction that makes it easy to custom paint or customize the rim to match upholstery.
	2003 Introduced Golf Car & Utility Vehicle Steering Wheel Line.
	2001 Grant Products De Mexico started in business. This (ISO, TS16949) operation is an OEM Tier 2 supplier of Customized factory Steering Wheels.
	1997 Introduced “Styling Ring” Custom cover for Airbag Steering Wheels.
	1994 Introduced “Banjo” Steering Wheel. Featuring modular Design using stainless steel and choice of Wood or Leather Grips.
	1989 Introduced California Colors Steering Wheels PHOTO California Colors flyer.
	1988 Introduced the complete line of stainless steel Destroyer wheels.
	1986 Introduced Vehicle Security System. "NO WHEEL NO STEAL" Features a removable Steering Wheel to deter theft.
	1980 The extremely popular Challenger Series Steering Wheels are introduced.
	1980 Introduced the first retail packaging for Custom Steering Wheels.
	1975 The first Formula GT Steering Wheel was introduced.
	1973 Introduced "Tilt Wheel". Converted standard column to five position Tilt and designed to be used with anyGrant custom steering wheel.
	1969 Grant Marine Steering Wheel Line introduced to bring a high performance style to the Boating Industry.
	1967 Introduced Grant Safety Helmets. Helmets were made of unbreakable "GE lexan" The same tough plastic used in space helmets of the Apollo Astronauts and Professional Football teams. During the rebellious Sixties, Grant took a side into manufacturing motorcycle helmets, the most Notorious being the American flag style worn by Peter Fonda in the cult movie Easy Rider.
	1967 First SEMA Show. Grant a founder of SEMA attends the first SEMA Show held at Dodger Stadium.
	1966 In the Sixties, when drag racing became extremely popular, Grant built the famous "Twin Toronado", a twin engine drag car driven by John Smizer and a second car built for the street as a daily driver for President Grant MacCoon. Specifications: 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado Two V8 Engines 850 cubic inches 770 Bph Four wheel drive 0-100 mph …11 sec. Grant introduced E.D.S. (Electronic Demand System) which is similar to a capacitor discharge unit. This New unit will deliver a fantastic 40,000 volts to the plugs.
	1965 Introduced the famous "Flamethrower" Ignition. This patented system was purchased from Tom Spaulding and with a few refinements Grant was marketing the infamous "Flamethrower".
	1965 The first custom WOOD Steering wheel was manufactured.
	1963 Grant becomes founding Member of SEMA. SEMA was formed by a group of performance industry pioneers with the help of the Revel Model Co. Grant President John Bartlett, an attorney, drafted the bylaws for the first association to represent performance parts for the automotive aftermarket and "SEMA was born".
	1962 Grant introduces the first custom steering wheel for the automotive aftermarket.
	1960 Developed specialty steering wheel for Karting.
	1955 Grant became an official sponsor of the prestigious Bonneville 200 MPH Club.
	1952 Founder Gerry Grant helps design a specially prepared Ferrari that was run at the INDY "500".
	1950 Grant "Piston Ring Special". Holder of the fastest official time ever made at Indianapolis Speedway 136.013 MPH.
	1949 Grant receives American Automobile Association "Certificate of Performance". Bonneville salt flats speed record for the Mobil "Jr" Special using Grant Piston Rings. Grant supplies piston rings to the Yellow Cab Company.
	1922 Grant, founded by Gerry Grant, opens for business. From 1922 through the 1950’s, Grant manufactured and distributed: Engine overhaul kits Piston Rings Valve spring inserts (VSI)