Steering Wheel Restoration

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Nov 20, 2007 | 09:22 AM

walfran

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Steering Wheel Restoration

Has anyone had their steering wheel refurbished at any one of the many places that we all by parts from?

Looking to get mine done over the winter months.

Thanks
Tony

Nov 20, 2007 | 02:37 PM

Roughrider

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From: Frederick Maryland

I have no personal; experience with them, but I've seen the work of Gary's Steering Wheel Restoration in Carlisle, PA. They do beautiful work. I have no idea of costs, though.

Buying a repro steering wheel might be more cost effective.

Nov 20, 2007 | 02:41 PM

halfmoontrail

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Search out forum member "Chuck Pelton" for nice used steering wheels or (reportedly) excellent restoration.

Steve

Nov 20, 2007 | 10:45 PM

Artsvette73

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Originally Posted by halfmoontrail

Search out forum member "Chuck Pelton" for nice used steering wheels or (reportedly) excellent restoration.

Steve

Top shelf workmanship

Nov 20, 2007 | 11:14 PM

Patrick73

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Originally Posted by Artsvette73

Top shelf workmanship

The Peltons have done two steering wheels for me. Very pleased.

Nov 20, 2007 | 11:19 PM

Eddie 70

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Another vote for Chuck Pelton. He took a red 81 and turned it into a black with polished spokes for my 70. Very pleased with it.

Nov 21, 2007 | 06:35 PM

gbags

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Just bought a brown wheel from Chuck looks great. Great deal.

Nov 21, 2007 | 06:50 PM

BARRY L-48

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Steering wheel refurb

I had a steering wheel cover on my 80 for 3 years and was going to send it off to be recovered but I thought I would try this myself,I had nothing to lose.I sanded the wheel by hand to a smooth finish and some areas were a little gouged,I used the flexible body filler,sanded and primered then painted it,I was amazed how good it came out and only cost me a few dollars,I'll post some pictures of it later,just my input for you!