Deluxe Steering wheel modification idea, not sure how to though
 

I have way more important things to deal with on this restoration but I have a deluxe steering wheel and its got a little rust issue that has bled through the inner area and shows up in the clear display lens. So I was going to grind the rivets that hold that plate and try and clean things up as I repaint the steering wheel white.

While I am at though I thought it would be a neat detail to have the lens subtly light up when the ignition is on. I wondered if installing some mini lights (LED I guess) on each side would be possible? Nothing bright just a subtle glow is what I was thinking. I am not an electrical guru but can follow instructions. In fact, I will be as part of my restoration buying a new wiring harness and updating the electrical..and I sure hope it comes with instructions or Im sunk.

Anyone ever thought to do this or have some possible solutions?

Re: Deluxe Steering wheel modification idea, not sure how to though
 

I thought that maybe drilling holes at each end, just big enough to poke a little led light in.

Re: Deluxe Steering wheel modification idea, not sure how to though
 

I think the biggest issue to overcome will be getting the power from the top of the column to the steering wheel thru some sort of contact ring. Something similar to the horn contact ring but with 12v instead of a ground that the horn works on.

Re: Deluxe Steering wheel modification idea, not sure how to though
 

and I'm betting just a led would be way to bright...it would need dimmed down

Re: Deluxe Steering wheel modification idea, not sure how to though
 

[QUOTE=mongocanfly;8596682]and I'm betting just a led would be way to bright...it would need dimmed down[/QUOTE
I agree. I put a little green LED in my tach and its bright as hell. Coloring them with a Sharpie tones 'em down a notch or two.