Woodgrain steering wheel restoration
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11/01/13 01:30 PM
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Ok, I am ready to send my 69 B body woodgrain steering wheel out for restoration, but I have a few things I would like to find out before it leaves.
- Who can properly restore the center spokes on these wheels? The matte chrome finish is what I want, not sliver paint.
-Who recreates the woodgrain most accurately?
- What does a restoration typically cost for a woodgrain wheel starting out in good driver quality condition? i.e, one hairline crack on the backside, some light pitting on the spokes and no loose metal band on the grip.
Who do you guys suggest for this and is there a board member who can fit the bill for this kind of work?
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Re: Woodgrain steering wheel restoration
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11/02/13 12:58 AM
11/02/13 12:58 AM
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its hard to beat Mike Tarkington's expertise. He's done 4 wheels for me. One 70 rimblow Ebody wheel, 2 69 b body rallye wheels & one 68 Formula S rallye wheel. All were accurate & awesome, imo. He charged $650 for a complete restored wheel & $300 I think it was to restore my formula s & 69 Charger wheels. Here's the link to his site. http://steeringwheelsbymike.com
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Re: Woodgrain steering wheel restoration
[Re: Triggerfish]
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11/02/13 09:08 AM
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Ball Ground GA
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Quote:
its hard to beat Mike Tarkington's expertise. He's done 4 wheels for
me. One 70 rimblow Ebody wheel, 2 69 b body rallye wheels & one
68 Formula S rallye wheel. All were accurate & awesome, imo.
He charged $650 for a complete restored wheel & $300 I think it was
to restore my formula s & 69 Charger wheels. Here's the link
to his site. http://steeringwheelsbymike.com
I TOTALLY agree  I have been working with Mike for 10 years and the quality is first rate
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Re: Woodgrain steering wheel restoration
[Re: Pntastar69]
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11/02/13 11:41 AM
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Thanks for the suggestions so far. Anybody used Gary's steering wheel restorations in Carlisle , PA?
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Re: Woodgrain steering wheel restoration
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#1526910
11/02/13 12:57 PM
11/02/13 12:57 PM
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Delta BC, Canada
Baller
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Anyone try doing it themselves?
1970 GTX, work in progress...
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Re: Woodgrain steering wheel restoration
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11/02/13 01:26 PM
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Quote:
Anyone try doing it themselves?
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Re: Woodgrain steering wheel restoration
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11/02/13 02:31 PM
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Anyone try doing it themselves?
Actually I did my own wheel. I am completely satisfied with the results and all it cost me was time and a little bit for the materials. I usually photo document my efforts, but I think I was a little skeptical about this project and didn't take any 'in progress' pictures.
One note, I did start with a wheel that had presentable spokes. I don't know of a way to fix pitted spokes other than to send it out.
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Re: Woodgrain steering wheel restoration
[Re: Pntastar69]
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11/02/13 03:54 PM
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Thanks guys. I'm trying to do as much myself, partially because I'm cheap and for the satisfaction of doin things myself.
1970 GTX, work in progress...
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