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az1970k5 · 12-12-2016, 04:06 AM

Anybody restore steering wheels? I have 2 that I would like to have restored and maybe cut and sized down a few inches. They are not in the greatest shape, the base where they attach is cracked and badly warped for some reason

**GR8-68** · 12-12-2016, 07:17 AM

I have started doing some steering wheel restoration but there is a thing called to far gone. As far as sizing one down I have not tried this yet but it is in my radar to give it an attempt. I know it has been done. Post some pics of what you have to work with.

Lokin4AReason · 12-12-2016, 09:05 AM

i am looking into this because a lot of truck(s)/ car(s) i run across, always seems like needing some work due to cracking. have to find supplies that ll hold up w/ everyday use ..

**HO455** · 12-12-2016, 03:19 PM

I know Eastwood sells a steering wheel repair kit. They usually have good products might be worth checking out.

**Stocker** · 12-12-2016, 04:18 PM

A few threads that might be helpful...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572684

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=233643

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624092

For re-sizing, start at post #211 in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=474456&page=9

cpnbnanamn · 03-09-2017, 02:03 PM

So, I've been reading over the old posts, and I have the same questions.
POR-15's kit is no more. So that's out.
Is Eastwood's kit worth the work? What other options are out there, without having to send the wheel out for resto, or getting a repop?
What is working long-term?

68is4me · 03-09-2017, 02:19 PM

If you are looking to pay someone to restore your wheel I think it will cost some $$$. If you have the tools and knowledge try it yourself by reading up in it. I just redid mine and the materials are cheap but it took a lot of hours sanding and filling to get it right.

I have not cut one down but did read about it. I thought about doing but after mine was done glad I didn't try it.

cpnbnanamn · 03-09-2017, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68is4me

If you are looking to pay someone to restore your wheel I think it will cost some $$$. If you have the tools and knowledge try it yourself by reading up in it. I just redid mine and the materials are cheap but it took a lot of hours sanding and filling to get it right.

I have not cut one down but did read about it. I thought about doing but after mine was done glad I didn't try it.

What materials did you use? I'm going to do it myself, and I have been reading up on it. There are no recent threads. I'm more interested in seeing what materials stand up to time/sun, etc.

**GR8-68** · 03-09-2017, 04:15 PM

Not sure which por 15 product you are meaning but what I use for steering wheels is still available.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

cpnbnanamn · 03-09-2017, 04:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GR8-68

Not sure which por 15 product you are meaning but what I use for steering wheels is still available.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Yeah, I guess I should have been more specific. It's their kit that's gone now. I even called POR-15, and they confirmed that they discontinued it like 3-4 years ago.

http://www.classicindustries.com/pro...ts/re1026.html

How has the epoxy held up?

**GR8-68** · 03-09-2017, 05:49 PM

It is the same epoxy as the kit you just are not paying for all the other bs you do not need or may already have on your shelf

BILT4ME · 03-10-2017, 08:32 PM

By the time you get done spending the money for that kit, not to mention the amount of TIME it will take, you can buy a new repop for less.

12-12-2016, 04:06 AM	#1
az1970k5 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Tucson,Az Posts: 128	Steering wheel restore Anybody restore steering wheels? I have 2 that I would like to have restored and maybe cut and sized down a few inches. They are not in the greatest shape, the base where they attach is cracked and badly warped for some reason

12-12-2016, 09:05 AM	#3
Lokin4AReason Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: a beer can .. Posts: 931	Re: Steering wheel restore i am looking into this because a lot of truck(s)/ car(s) i run across, always seems like needing some work due to cracking. have to find supplies that ll hold up w/ everyday use .. __________________ dont want to hear excuses, i want to hear solution(s)

12-12-2016, 03:19 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,007	Re: Steering wheel restore I know Eastwood sells a steering wheel repair kit. They usually have good products might be worth checking out. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

12-12-2016, 04:18 PM	#5
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,584	Re: Steering wheel restore A few threads that might be helpful... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=572684 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=233643 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624092 For re-sizing, start at post #211 in this thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=474456&page=9 __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-09-2017, 02:03 PM	#6
cpnbnanamn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 115	Re: Steering wheel restore So, I've been reading over the old posts, and I have the same questions. POR-15's kit is no more. So that's out. Is Eastwood's kit worth the work? What other options are out there, without having to send the wheel out for resto, or getting a repop? What is working long-term? __________________ '67 C10 SWB - (frame-off in progress) '78 K5 Blazer - LQ4/4L65e - 4WD

12-12-2016, 07:17 AM	#2
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Steering wheel restore I have started doing some steering wheel restoration but there is a thing called to far gone. As far as sizing one down I have not tried this yet but it is in my radar to give it an attempt. I know it has been done. Post some pics of what you have to work with. __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

03-09-2017, 02:19 PM	#7
68is4me Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: lakefield,mn Posts: 566	Re: Steering wheel restore If you are looking to pay someone to restore your wheel I think it will cost some $$$. If you have the tools and knowledge try it yourself by reading up in it. I just redid mine and the materials are cheap but it took a lot of hours sanding and filling to get it right. I have not cut one down but did read about it. I thought about doing but after mine was done glad I didn't try it. __________________ 68 c10 swb stepper 68 c10 swb stepper 67 c10 lwb 06 gmc duramax

03-09-2017, 04:15 PM	#9
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Steering wheel restore Not sure which por 15 product you are meaning but what I use for steering wheels is still available. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

03-09-2017, 05:49 PM	#11
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: Steering wheel restore It is the same epoxy as the kit you just are not paying for all the other bs you do not need or may already have on your shelf __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

03-10-2017, 08:32 PM	#12
BILT4ME Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 267	Re: Steering wheel restore By the time you get done spending the money for that kit, not to mention the amount of TIME it will take, you can buy a new repop for less. __________________ 1970 GMC K2500 Dis-use is harder on a car than mis-use.



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