Restore steering wheel....
03-19-2010, 05:03 PM
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Le Mans Master
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Restore steering wheel....
A cybernet friend who frequents a few other forums I visit Flickr, dpreview.com (digital photograph) sent me an e-mail asking if I could recommend anyone to restore the steering wheel for his 57 Vette which he has owned since the 1980's...
I suggested he ask here but he is not a member of this site and asked if I would post his query for him...
I believe he lives in California as he mentioned someone in San Diego
who operates Quality Restorations. However he wants $950.00 and that doesn't include the chrome work needed or shipping...
Bob (aka Rat Rod Studios on Flickr) said he purchased a replacement steering wheel but returned it feeling the quality wasn't acceptable...
He would prefer the opinion of someone who actually used the service they are recommending...
You can see some of Bob's (Rat Rod Studios) work at Flickr here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ratrodstudios/
Cheers
Ken
I suggested he ask here but he is not a member of this site and asked if I would post his query for him...
I believe he lives in California as he mentioned someone in San Diego
who operates Quality Restorations. However he wants $950.00 and that doesn't include the chrome work needed or shipping...
Bob (aka Rat Rod Studios on Flickr) said he purchased a replacement steering wheel but returned it feeling the quality wasn't acceptable...
He would prefer the opinion of someone who actually used the service they are recommending...
You can see some of Bob's (Rat Rod Studios) work at Flickr here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ratrodstudios/
Cheers
Ken
03-19-2010, 06:03 PM
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Garys Steering Wheel Restoration, in Carlisle PA does them. The last time I checked, he was getting around $400-$450 to do 56-62 wheels. A google of Garys Steering Wheel should get his number and website.
There was a company in CA doing them also, Quality Wheel Restorations, I think, but I don't know anything about them. Someone else on the forum may know more about them.
There was a company in CA doing them also, Quality Wheel Restorations, I think, but I don't know anything about them. Someone else on the forum may know more about them.
03-19-2010, 07:06 PM
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'57 steering wheel restoration
John Hinckley and many other NCRS, BG judges (me included) have used and recommend Richard Dunham located in Haslett, MI. He did my '56 shoreline beige and he did an incredible job. I don't know what he is now charging, but I believe I was charged betweenn $400 and $450 a few years back. He can be reached on his cell phone at 517-331-6010 or 517-339-8225. I have heard good things about Gary's as well, but I only have experience with Richard. Good luck,
Panama
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I have seen Richard's work and have talked to him many times at NCRS functions. He is a retired Mich State Trooper, very straight forward and honest.
03-20-2010, 03:23 PM
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Richard Dunham is THE guy for C1 steering wheels - that's all he does.
03-22-2010, 09:11 AM
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Thanks all... I'll send this info on to Bob...I'm trying to get him to join but I fear he already is a member of a lot of forums and newsgroups...
Cheers
Ken
Cheers
Ken
