Steering wheel covers
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Race Director
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From: Danville Illinois
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Steering wheel covers
Looking for a new steering wheel cover, old one was a lace up one and was close to 30 years old.
Problem is they don't make them for the old narrow wheels. I think they went to the bigger wheels in 77.
Haven t had much luck in my searches.
Anybody have any info?
Problem is they don't make them for the old narrow wheels. I think they went to the bigger wheels in 77.
Haven t had much luck in my searches.
Anybody have any info?
Safety Car
Joined: May 2008
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From: Lafayette Louisiana
Suggestion...
Suggestion, check ebay, I have bought a couple on ebay that are the old style lace up with the little holes. I think they are way cool, vintage for sure. To show you how old I am, when I got ready to buy one a couple of years ago, I thought you buy them at any auto store, duh!, I had to really look to find any, LOL's!!!
here is one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/63-64-65-66-67-68-69-70-71-72-73CORVETTE-STEERING-WHEEL-COVER-LACE-UP-NEW-6-8-/191206752914?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c84cf8292&vxp=mtr
here is one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/63-64-65-66-67-68-69-70-71-72-73CORVETTE-STEERING-WHEEL-COVER-LACE-UP-NEW-6-8-/191206752914?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2c84cf8292&vxp=mtr
Last edited by 20mercury; Jun 10, 2014 at 11:46 PM.
Thread Starter
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 10,682
Likes: 696
From: Danville Illinois
2025 Corvette of the Year Finalist - Modified
2024 C3 of the Year Winner - Modified
2021 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
2019 C3 of Year Finalist (appearance mods)
Suggestion, check ebay, I have bought a couple on ebay that are the old style lace up with the little holes. I think they are way cool, vintage for sure. To show you how old I am, when I got ready to buy one a couple of years ago, I thought you buy them at any auto store, duh!, I had to really look to find any, LOL's!!!
here is one
63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73CORVETTE Steering Wheel Cover Lace Up New 6 8 | eBay
here is one
63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73CORVETTE Steering Wheel Cover Lace Up New 6 8 | eBay
Yes all of the covers at the local parts houses will be too big for our narrow wheels. Would be nice if they gave the width dimensions of the material.
Will see if i can find anything at Bloomington Gold this month, if not i may try to make my own. I worked in a body-shop that also did custom interior work in the 60s
Safety Car
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From: Lafayette Louisiana
oh well....
Oh well...
Another thought, for no more than this one costs, I would likely try to buy it anyway and trim it to fit???
Best of luck in your search and if you find something, please let us know.
Another thought, for no more than this one costs, I would likely try to buy it anyway and trim it to fit???
Best of luck in your search and if you find something, please let us know.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2008
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From: pensacola fl
I bought a leather cover that laced like the new wheels (I have a 76) and it was a little big. I went to a trim shop and got some thin foam, wrapped the wheel first then wrapped the leather over the foam. The cover is four years old and still looks and feels new. I think i bought the cover from a forum vendor.
Good Luck,
Bill
Good Luck,
Bill
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2006
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From: Nashville TN
St. Jude Donor '09
I bought Wheelskins. These are leather wraps that you can order to fit. I have 76 with the Vega steering wheel and fit mine perfectly. They make the steering wheel look better than original and were fairly easy to install.
