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Replacement Steering Wheel?
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Melting Slicks
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From: Lubbock Texas
Replacement Steering Wheel?
The steering wheel on my '73 is original and while it is in good shape and works fine other than becoming a little sticky from time to time, I'd prefer a leather wrapped wheel.
I've noticed while shopping that there are two main choices of replacement wheels. One around $100 dollars like this one:
And another choice around $200 like this one:
Does anyone have experience with either of these wheels as to the quality of construction, fit and finish, why one is $100 more than the other? Wouldn't mind saving $100 but don't want problems.
Thanks,
DC
EDIT: Decided to follow Gordon's example and sent my wheel to Chuck for recovering. See rest of thread for more info.
I've noticed while shopping that there are two main choices of replacement wheels. One around $100 dollars like this one:
And another choice around $200 like this one:
Does anyone have experience with either of these wheels as to the quality of construction, fit and finish, why one is $100 more than the other? Wouldn't mind saving $100 but don't want problems.
Thanks,
DC
EDIT: Decided to follow Gordon's example and sent my wheel to Chuck for recovering. See rest of thread for more info.
Last edited by DC3; Oct 21, 2008 at 05:30 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: No Prov RI
I have the $100 one but the spokes are not polished like the one shown
I am VERY happy with the fit and feel
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-4-167-6679.html
Hammadown
I am VERY happy with the fit and feel
http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette-4-167-6679.html
Hammadown
Le Mans Master
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From: Pine Bluff Arkansas
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-‘19-'20-'21
Once I ordered a wheel from a couple of different suppliers(mid america and similar), and each time the wheel had a different dish in it. This was for a 82, and this was suppose to be a replacement wheel. I called and complained about it, and they acted like it was no be deal. I told them I couldn't beleive that Vette owners didn't make a big deal out of this. I sent both wheels back and got mine recovered. Be sure you know what your buying(the dish), because it cost a lot to start shipping stuff back.
Larry
Larry
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Melting Slicks
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From: Lubbock Texas
Could the wheel be put back to original condition if a future owner wanted to?
DC
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Melting Slicks
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From: Lubbock Texas
DC
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
I just bought the $100 wheel you show in your post [from Rik's Corvette parts], then shot it with vinyl dye to re-color it. It came out great and matches the interior (like the later C3 wheels). I'm keeping the original wheel, of course.
Race Director
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From: Forked River NJ
Yes you could just cut the stitching and remove the leather and go back but you will not want to. The leather wheel is so much nicer and the grip is larger so it feels better in your hands.
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Drifting
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From: Collinsville MS
St. Jude Donor '08
[QUOTE=Gordonm;1567293344]I had Chuck Pelton redo my 72 wheel. He wrapped it in leather and it is real nice
I got one from Chuck for a very good price and have been very happy with it! Looks and feels just like the original!
I got one from Chuck for a very good price and have been very happy with it! Looks and feels just like the original!
Race Director
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From: Kansas City, MO ...I'd like to go fishing and catch a fishstick. That'd be convenient. - Mitch Hedberg
I have this one. There is no padding under the pleather wrap, so it feels like it belongs in an arcade game, not a real car. It looks good, but feels bad. Eventually I'll have the original restored and get rid of this one.
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From: Forked River NJ
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Melting Slicks
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Drifting
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From: West Bloomfield, Michigan Michigan
Thanks to those who sent me PM's on their steering wheel. We can usually turn the wheels around in just a couple of days. We can also use different leather to match your interior. We use a very thin piece of rubber under the leather to make it a much user friendly feel.
Regards,
Chuck
Regards,
Chuck
Drifting
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From: Kirkland WA
I have the upper $100 on my '73 and I LOVE it.
However, I also like arcade games
Seriously - the grip on this is very good in MY opinion, I love the smaller wheel and the slotted spokes give it a "first glance" vintage apperance which I love.
Just my $.02
However, I also like arcade games
Seriously - the grip on this is very good in MY opinion, I love the smaller wheel and the slotted spokes give it a "first glance" vintage apperance which I love.
Just my $.02
