looks like the other guy is in Canada..so it might be easier for us south of the boarder guys to use the other vender...would like a testimonial though...anyone?
Here are a few shots of a wheel I recently completed for a customer in Calgary. I know ... it's a MOPAR wheel for a 68 Roadrunner but I wanted to show you a modification I've been doing more and more on vintage steering wheels.
Hi Lee, here is all my contact info. You can call me pretty much any time and if I don't answer, just leave a message with your contact info and a time I can get back to you.
Thanks, Doug Lepak The Steering Wheel Guy 8449-14 ave Edmonton, Alberta Canada T6K-1X3 780-450-1397
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I am going to try and restore my wheel myself with KBS Nu Metal. After buying the epoxy, Dremel tool and bits, wax/grease remover and after another $50 to have the wheel painted...I am in about $150.
Looks like quite a bit of time and finesse needed. Will keep you posted on the results.
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1967 Starlight black PMD Engineering 400 Auto 1968 Alpine Blue 400 4 speed 1968 Verdoro Green 400 HO 4 speed 2013 1LE 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Camaro.
I have decided after many sleepless nights to have the steering wheel recast at a cost of $900. It will look as new. The collar where the shaft/sleeve was really bad and would take alot of effort and skill to drill, fill and clamp/compress this area in order to get a perfect circular finish. It may have worked, but then again, it may crack during a hard turn or spirited driving and I dont want to risk property damage.
If anyone knows of someone who can proply fix this or recast this wheel for less than $900, PLEASE let me know!
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1967 Starlight black PMD Engineering 400 Auto 1968 Alpine Blue 400 4 speed 1968 Verdoro Green 400 HO 4 speed 2013 1LE 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Camaro.
I have decided after many sleepless nights to have the steering wheel recast at a cost of $900. It will look as new. The collar where the shaft/sleeve was really bad and would take alot of effort and skill to drill, fill and clamp/compress this area in order to get a perfect circular finish. It may have worked, but then again, it may crack during a hard turn or spirited driving and I dont want to risk property damage.
If anyone knows of someone who can proply fix this or recast this wheel for less than $900, PLEASE let me know!
Si Vis Pacem Parabellum
1967 Starlight black PMD Engineering 400 Auto 1968 Alpine Blue 400 4 speed 1968 Verdoro Green 400 HO 4 speed 2013 1LE 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Camaro.
I have decided after many sleepless nights to have the steering wheel recast at a cost of $900. It will look as new. The collar where the shaft/sleeve was really bad and would take alot of effort and skill to drill, fill and clamp/compress this area in order to get a perfect circular finish. It may have worked, but then again, it may crack during a hard turn or spirited driving and I dont want to risk property damage.
If anyone knows of someone who can proply fix this or recast this wheel for less than $900, PLEASE let me know!
Si Vis Pacem Parabellum
1967 Starlight black PMD Engineering 400 Auto 1968 Alpine Blue 400 4 speed 1968 Verdoro Green 400 HO 4 speed 2013 1LE 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Camaro.
Hi guys, I just posted a series of pictures showing the process I use from start to finish on a customers 1968 DeLuxe wheel from here on this site. You can find them on my "The Steering Wheel Guy" FaceBook page by following this link.
You can check through all my pictures there to see what kind of damage can be repaired and what the finished product looks like. It will also show you the amount of preperation, special materials and labor required.
The damage from 40+ years of wear and tear... as you can see, every part of the wheel has cracked, shifted and warped. It's nice that there aren't any chunks missing or broken off but even if they were, it can all be repaired.
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By using some heat and gently manipulating of the original but misshaped plastic, I coax the material as close to it's original shape as possible. After cooling, I fill any voids behind the plastic (along the steel core) with resin. Now the plastic can't contract anymore!
The cracks are filled to overflowing with resin and once it sets, I file and sand it smooth with the surface of the wheel.
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Now after a bit (okay, ALOT) of filing/sanding ... we have a smooth surface for paint. As you can see in the last picture, I cover all the openings with carbon fiber cloth including where the screws for the spoke covers go. That way I can sand and get a smother finish. The holes are cut open and detailed after the surface is sanded smooth.
Last edited by stwheels; 04/01/1210:02 PM.
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I always base coat every wheel in Black so it's easy to see any low spots when sanding the surface smooth. I spray clear over the Black and then sand it smooth in preparation for the final color coat (Red in this case)
As you can see, the surface is pretty darn smooth already...
Last edited by stwheels; 04/01/1210:06 PM.
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Back in the car where it will be enjoyed for many years and miles of driving and showing.
The Steering wheel is something you use EVERY time you drive your vehicle and if it has any cracks or damage it sticks out like a sore thumb, not only to you, but to anyone viewing your restored interior. If you'd like a quote to get your wheel restored please drop me a line at: stwheels@shaw.ca or give me a call at: 780-450-1397 to discuss your needs and the options available.
Thanks, Doug Lepak The Steering Wheel Guy
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