Steering wheel restoration

[Jim Maxwell]

I would like to restore the original wooden steering wheel on CSX 2149, which has dried out from years in storage and needs to be freshened up. Does anyone know of a craftsman who specializes in such steering wheels? We want to keep the original wheel rather than replace it with a new one, although the Motolita wheels are wonderful. Any advice would be appreciated.

[RACER X #99]

Jim,
Why not try one of the top notch furniture refinishers in your area?
Or a shop that does high end antique auto refinishing should be able to steer you to the right person. ( pun intended)

Cranky

[Jim Maxwell]

Cranky, That's a good idea! However, I flied to mention that the wood is separating from the metal frame slightly, too, so I'm not sure what is really required to fix it. A little glue may be all it needs, perhaps, and a good wood cleaner.

[RACERAL]

Jim,
There is a guy here in Madison that restores old cars, I'm talking 30's Packards, Caddies and such.. he is so good that the national car show judges send newbee judges to look at his cars to be trained by.... anyway, His name is Jack Holcomb... his shop is beside of Fuzzy's bar-b-que... I know he would know about this.. and I will find out for you Monday.....

[TERRY M KRYSTOFIAK]

JIM,
LAST YEAR I NEEDED TO RESTORE THE WOOD WHEEL ON MY '67 GT500. AS I SEARCHED AROUND I FOUND A GUY IN LOS ANGLES WHO DID AN EXCELLENT JOB. HIS NAME IS LEROY BLACK. HIS PHONE # IS 323-778-3504. HE KNOWS FORDS & SHELBYS. IF THIS DOESN'T WORK OUT GIVE LYNN PARK A CALL @ 818-790-0427////OR 818-2487446

[RACERAL]

I have a name of a guy in greensboro that I got from the guys at the above post. His name is Steve Cannon. Only problem is thats all I know.. he does the wood kits for all of the folks that are into the a model and older fords.. they say he's in Hemmings... I trying to find out some numbers

[Jeff Frigo]

STEERING wheels recast, all colors, clear, transparent, marbles & knobs to match. D&D Automobilia, 813 Ragers Hill Rd, South Fork, PA 15956, PH: 814-539-5653.

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STEERING wheels: aged, cracked, damaged, correctly repaired & refinished. Lauren, 253-350-3604 cell, WA.

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STEERING wheels restored, best prices, best quality, best turnaround, fall special, all wheels, $195; woodgrain transparent extra; 100s of wheels in stock. 909-763-4159 or 760-419-1189 cell, CA.

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J B DONALDSON CO
Beautifully Recast Steering Wheels
2533 W Cypress St, Phoenix, AZ 85009
602-278-4505

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STEERING wheel restoration, all makes, prices start at $69.95. Classic Steering Wheel, 586-293-2117, MI; e-mail: kingpalm@core.com

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STEERING wheels: custom leather covering, professionally done in many different lacing methods according to factory specs, add that new leather feel to your driving experience, your leather or mine, 15 yrs' hands-on experience, foreign or domestic, reasonable rates, call for info. Rick, 407-673-4636, FL.

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STEERING wheel restorations (all types). Automotive Specialties, 857 Nine Times Rd, Pickens, SC 29671, PH: 800-676-1928.

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J B DONALDSON CO
Beautifully Recast Steering Wheels
2533 W Cypress St, Phoenix, AZ 85009
602-278-4505

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STEERING wheels, recast to show quality, in any color including most gear shift and turn signal knobs, lifetime warranty, fast turnaround. Quality Restorations Inc, 858-271-7374, CA; www.qualityrestorations.com

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STEERING wheel recasting and restoration to concours quality, transparent and all colors, fast turn-around time, lifetime warranty. Quality Restorations Inc, 858-271-7374, CA; www.qualityrestorations.com

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STEERING wheel recasting, restoration and sales, concours quality, all colors, marble, woodgrain, clear and translucent, custom designed wheels, diameter reduction, horn buttons and knobs, we have hundreds of wheels and horn rings in stock including banjo wheels, fast turnaround, lifetime warranty on recastings. Quality Restorations Inc, 858-271-7374, CA; www.qualityrestorations.com

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AUTOMOTIVE SPECIALTIES
Steering Wheel Restoration
All types
857 Nine Times Rd, Pickens, SC 29671
800-676-1928; PH/FAX: 864-878-1928

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BILL HERNDON'S PONY WAREHOUSE
Steering wheels, 65-73 Mustang & Shelby
20028 Cinnabar Dr, Gaithersburg, MD 20879
301-977-0309, FAX: 301-977-1573

[Jim Maxwell]

Thanks for all the recommendations. I will follow-up on them and see if I can find someone that will do it right. I'll post an update when I have the solution. I really appreciate all the help. Jim