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Andy4639 · 05-09-2013, 01:37 AM

I restored the 67 Chevelle wheel back around Christmas of last year. I have been driving the truck with it and fixing to drive the 2800 miles round trip to Texas and back for the 2013 Hot Rod Pour Tour. I had corpal tunnel surgery in both my hands several years ago so grasping the small diameter wheel was pretty hard after a while. So I started looking for a nice leather wrap cover. I found these guy's on line and ordered the cover.
www.leatherseats.com

I used pipe insulation from Lowes to get the padding thickness then measured it and they sent me the cover. You have to thread it yourself. It's a nice wrap and it's only $65.00 shiped. I think I will be fine now on the long haul.

**special-K** · 05-09-2013, 07:17 AM

That should be comfortable! It's funny,on my Harley I was running comfort grips but they bothered my hands so I went back to the smaller OEM size. I guess it's about what our hands have done to make a living all these years...or something like that

Leftlane · 05-09-2013, 10:39 AM

That looks like it worked out nice.

NAPA carries a large diameter laced cover if someone wanted a softer feel with out the thickness of the insulation you've added.
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**Ol Blue K20** · 05-09-2013, 03:08 PM

Looks good, I can never get the stitch to look that good, great job

Andy4639 · 05-09-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

Looks good, I can never get the stitch to look that good, great job

It took me a couple of tries. When stiching it you have to pull it straight back are it will get off. I learned that about 1/4 of the way around it. Thanks I think it turned out great. I have another wheel to do sometime and will do it also.

**Ol Blue K20** · 05-09-2013, 03:43 PM

Next time I'll just ship mine to you..

I also forgot to tell youhow natural the Chevelle wheel looks in the truck. I like it

Andy4639 · 05-10-2013, 01:00 AM

Thanks. yea it looks right at home in the truck. I got a corvair wheel from 68corvair here on the board. I need to get it done. Then I'll have choices to make.

05-09-2013, 01:37 AM	#1
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Covering a wheel I restored the 67 Chevelle wheel back around Christmas of last year. I have been driving the truck with it and fixing to drive the 2800 miles round trip to Texas and back for the 2013 Hot Rod Pour Tour. I had corpal tunnel surgery in both my hands several years ago so grasping the small diameter wheel was pretty hard after a while. So I started looking for a nice leather wrap cover. I found these guy's on line and ordered the cover. www.leatherseats.com I used pipe insulation from Lowes to get the padding thickness then measured it and they sent me the cover. You have to thread it yourself. It's a nice wrap and it's only $65.00 shiped. I think I will be fine now on the long haul. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

05-09-2013, 07:17 AM	#2
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Covering a wheel That should be comfortable! It's funny,on my Harley I was running comfort grips but they bothered my hands so I went back to the smaller OEM size. I guess it's about what our hands have done to make a living all these years...or something like that __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

05-09-2013, 10:39 AM	#3
Leftlane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 118	Re: Covering a wheel That looks like it worked out nice. NAPA carries a large diameter laced cover if someone wanted a softer feel with out the thickness of the insulation you've added. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C10 SWB 350/350 A/C PS PDB

05-09-2013, 03:08 PM	#4
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Covering a wheel Looks good, I can never get the stitch to look that good, great job __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-09-2013, 03:43 PM	#6
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,245	Re: Covering a wheel Next time I'll just ship mine to you.. I also forgot to tell youhow natural the Chevelle wheel looks in the truck. I like it __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

05-10-2013, 01:00 AM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: Covering a wheel Thanks. yea it looks right at home in the truck. I got a corvair wheel from 68corvair here on the board. I need to get it done. Then I'll have choices to make. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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