Steering wheel restoration

Broken Mopar · Nov 22, 2011

Have a red steering wheel in my 64 Savoy that is cracked to crap. Some vendors want $950 to restore. Any other options that are cheaper and still look good in a new interior (Super Stock). Not doing a total clone, but rather period correct restoration. Will the non savoy 64 or 65 steering wheel repops work? Thanks for your replies. Spook

Stumper · Nov 22, 2011

Thinking out loud - I wonder if fiberglass resin will work to repair the cracks? You'd want to open each one up a bit with a file to make a shallow groove to get it to stick. Then sand and finish.

HitIt · Nov 22, 2011

I think the non-savoy wheel will not work because the plastic center has a big piece missing for the fancier horn bar. The savoy uses a simple round center horn button.

The non savoy wheel is this one, see the big gap:

Maybe a 65 wheel would work? I am not sure, just an idea:

Coronet 500 · Nov 22, 2011

You could try this: http://www.stwheelz.com/quote.html

stwheels · Nov 22, 2011

Coronet 500 said:
You could try this: http://www.stwheelz.com/quote.html

Thanks for the plug Coronet 500!

Here are a few pictures of an early 60's B-body wheel I did and a couple of links to a thread (on DodgeCharger.com) with lots of pictures showing my process and also my "The Steering Wheel Guy" Facebook page ... and of course my web site at: www.stwheelz.com

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,36526.0.html

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Steering-Wheel-Guy/200617011737?ref=ts

Check them out and feel free to ask any questions you might have.

Thanks everyone!

Doug Lepak
The Steering Wheel Guy

stwheels · Nov 22, 2011

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stwheels · Nov 23, 2011

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shag766 · Nov 23, 2011

stwheels said:
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roughly how much for this one. thnx; rick

stwheels · Nov 23, 2011

Hi Rick, I'd have to see some pictures of the actual wheel you are wanting to have restored. There are too many variables involved to give a price without seeing it. The best way to do this is to e-mail me at : [email protected]

Here are the questions I request answers to so along with the answers and a few pictures of your wheel I can give you a price and turn around time.

Hi , Thanks for your questions and interest in my services.

Listed below are the questions I request potential customers to answer so I can give a quote and turnaround time for their wheel. The answers to these questions and a few pictures of your wheel will give me all the information required to provide a quote.

1-Please describe any cracks, damage or other problems that will need to be repaired. Was this particular wheel ever repaired/refinished before, that you know of?
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2-What color/colors is your wheel? Is it Wood grained, does it have chrome stripes, metal clips etc ...

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3-What year, make and model vehicle does the wheel belong to?

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4-Where do you live (shipping address)?

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5-Please attach a few clear, in focus pictures of the wheel showing any cracks damage or other problems
(Front and rear)

I look forward to hearing back from you with the rest of the information I've requested and I hope I'll be able to help you with your restoration project.

Thanks, Doug Lepak
The Steering Wheel Guy
8449-14 ave
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada
T6K-1X3
780-450-1397
web site: www.stwheelz.com

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Broken Mopar · Nov 23, 2011

I was thinking about a 65 wheel...have a question into Kramer regarding application. The wheel is not the same as a 64 but then the 572 hemi is not exactly original either. Thanks for your replies and information. Spook

lyndondb · Nov 25, 2011

Try Garys in he did my wood grain and does a teriffic job. much less than 900.

Dako · Dec 4, 2011

Garys??

Who is Garys? Do you have a full name/ business/ or website? Thanks.

Sonny Black · Dec 4, 2011

correct wheel looks best
get it rebuilt

stwheels · Dec 7, 2011

Sonny Black said:
correct wheel looks best
get it rebuilt

Yep, the original wheels usually look the best but if you aren't doing a total restoration feel free to mix and match.

Here is a 70/71 rim blow wheel I mounted up in my 67 Coronet. After slightly modifying the A-body crush-can/adapter, it fit perfectly on the 67 steering column and located the wheel in exactly the same driving position as the original rim would have been.

I also mounted a Silver modified rim blow wheel for a while (the groove for the horn switch was filled in and the horn mechanism was mounted under the center cap)

The wheel that's in the car now is a 66/67 wood grain wheel that was finished in Black with an Orange stripe and a couple of Chrome stripes around the outer circumference.

The last shot shows the original 67 Black wheel with a bit of airbrushing on the horn cap (my boys are skateboarders so I painted the "Screaming Hand" on the horn cap)

Broken Mopar · Dec 7, 2011

Sent my wheel to Gary's steering wheel restoration....waiting to hear from him re: estimate, ect. Will let the group know how this goes. Thanks for the replies.

Dako · Jan 6, 2012

Spook120,

Any updates on the wheel & Gary...estimate...turnaround time...?

Thanks.

kdtjb · Jan 7, 2012

I'll have to try redoing one of these someday.

lyndondb · Jan 9, 2012

Hey, I apologize for abandoning this post. Here is Gary's web address; http://garyssteeringwheel.com/. Turn around time for my wood grain was 6 weeks best I remember. He did it over a year ago and it still looks great. I recommend him without reservations.

If you would like to see my wheel pictures are on my post.

Good Luck

Broken Mopar · Jan 9, 2012

Gary has my steering wheel with down payment. Seems to be a great guy. Was told 6-8 weeks turn around time. Will let the board know when it is done and my opinion of work. Thanks. Spook

64BEL · Jan 11, 2012

kdtjb said:
I'll have to try redoing one of these someday.

I just started restoring a wheel for my '64. So far so good.

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