New Steering Wheel
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New Steering Wheel Construction Pictures
Been working on making a new steering wheel for my 62
Forum member cut the stainless for me,,,,Thank You K2
and i went shopping for lumber and decided on walnut
not quite done as of yet,,, and still deciding on whether i should cut finger grips into it also
Maybe the forum members who have or dont have finger grips can give me some feedback on what they prefer
wish me luck on posting pics
Forum member cut the stainless for me,,,,Thank You K2
and i went shopping for lumber and decided on walnut
not quite done as of yet,,, and still deciding on whether i should cut finger grips into it also
Maybe the forum members who have or dont have finger grips can give me some feedback on what they prefer
wish me luck on posting pics
Last edited by Canuck62; Aug 26, 2013 at 01:53 PM.
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Yes, all my first generation Mustangs had the wooden deluxe steering wheel and the finger grooves add another aspect to the sensuous look and feel of the wood. Phenomenal work BTW. Of course, I expect a wooden replacement for the metal insert in the center console that holds the clock and heater ***** will follow shortly !
Last edited by Frankie the Fink; Aug 27, 2013 at 07:53 AM.
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[QUOTE= it looks like it was done by a CNC....
Bill[/QUOTE]
The stainless was laser cut for me by a forum member K2,, Thank You Klaus
I had to finish it to get the swirl marks and had to counter sink the holes that attach it to the hub
the woodwork is done by hand , router , table saw , jig saw , miter saw , and a bit on the scroll saw
Bill[/QUOTE]
The stainless was laser cut for me by a forum member K2,, Thank You Klaus
I had to finish it to get the swirl marks and had to counter sink the holes that attach it to the hub
the woodwork is done by hand , router , table saw , jig saw , miter saw , and a bit on the scroll saw
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[QUOTE=Frankie the Fink; Of course, I expect a wooden replacement for the metal insert in the center console that holds the clock and heater ***** will follow shortly ![/QUOTE]
havnt thought about replace the insert,,, who knows maybe sometime down the road
but i am having made a walnut shift ****
if i had a lath i would attempt the **** myself,, but the guy making it does beautiful work and very affordable
havnt thought about replace the insert,,, who knows maybe sometime down the road
but i am having made a walnut shift ****
if i had a lath i would attempt the **** myself,, but the guy making it does beautiful work and very affordable
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That is awesome work. I like the finger grips on my wood wheel because of the grip needed to turn these old cars, and for comfort. Walnut has beautiful grain and color....I like it better than teak. 
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I see you went with the radiized spokes where it meets the rim, looks great and it's more comfy on the hands when cranking it. 
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Thank You
I cut the finger grips this morning and put one coat of varathane on it
Tomorrow i will put on another coat and post a pic ... my plan is 4-5 coats depending how it comes out
my last update will be finished and installed in the car
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Very nice job on your wood wheel.
For your information I am attaching a few pictures of 5 C2 wood wheels which I bought from a GM engineers estate.
Contact me if you have any questions.
For your information I am attaching a few pictures of 5 C2 wood wheels which I bought from a GM engineers estate.
Contact me if you have any questions.
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[QUOTE=ohiovet;1584790528]Very nice job on your wood wheel.
For your information I am attaching a few pictures of 5 C2 wood wheels which I bought from a GM engineers estate.
Contact me if you have any questions.
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Thank You for the pics,,,, they are gorgeous
nice idea to sandwich the lighter wood between
The finger grips are a lot more pronounced on your wheels... I like it,, but to late to cut mine deeper,,, it already has two coats of varathane
For your information I am attaching a few pictures of 5 C2 wood wheels which I bought from a GM engineers estate.
Contact me if you have any questions.
QUOTE]
Thank You for the pics,,,, they are gorgeous
nice idea to sandwich the lighter wood between
The finger grips are a lot more pronounced on your wheels... I like it,, but to late to cut mine deeper,,, it already has two coats of varathane
Enjoy while you can.
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