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Re: Cutting down steering wheel
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Location: Beautiful BC, Canada, eh?!
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Re: Cutting down steering wheel
Nicely done!
I bent 1" 16ga round tubing around the dropped center of a cut down 15" Cavalier wheel, which gave me a 14.5" outside diameter. Blended it all in with JB Weld putty (a wet finger helps blend it all in), and like you did, sand sand sand sand and paint. ![]()
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Re: Cutting down steering wheel
Your wheel turned out real nice as well. There is a ton of sanding with this project. When you think you have it finished you notice spots that need more attention. I am happy with the finished result.
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Re: Cutting down steering wheel
It was easier than you might think, but you'd really want a 10' length.
On the other hand, the steel hoop is pretty cold now, as we're heading into winter. I might like a cover of some kind on it.
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Re: Cutting down steering wheel
I like the fact that it has a larger diameter than the original wheel. I agree that it might be cold in the winter.
Your truck looks great. Nice build. |
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