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'58 steering wheel restoration

Old 03-27-2007, 01:35 PM
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Hey folks,

Is there a place that restores the '58 style steering wheels or is it better to just buy a new repro wheel?

thanks in advance,

Ken
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Gary's 2677 Ritner Highway, Carlisle, PA 17013
Phone: 717-243-5646 • Fax: 717-243-5072
Email: wheelrest@aol.com
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THANKS!!!!

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Do it yourself.
http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/...158/index.html
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Richard Dunham in Haslett, Michigan, (517) 339-8225; he specializes in C1 steering wheel restoration, including correct color and graining; does outstanding work.
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Originally Posted by Jack60
Unfortunately it is too rough to be fixed like this-- it needs a new coating for where the hands go as a third of it is missing.

Thanks!!

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