Analogprincess
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Found this in my trunk. Looks pretty rough.
Does this belong in the garbage?
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I've seen worse than that repaired.
Agree with RRR , there's DIY Repairs and services that restore steering wheels. Could be someone else's treasure
No, IMO it's worth at least $75 USD.
A56
Street Survivor
Worth something to someone
Analogprincess
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Thanks for the info. Any thoughts on a fair list price?
Analogprincess
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Ty!
jos51700
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Source? I've got a steering wheel for a lawn tractor I need repaired too
A56
Street Survivor
They still put steering wheels on lawn mowers?
I'd looked into it a bit ago...
There's some folks on here that have done the epoxy/JB Weld and shaping as well
Gary's Steering Wheel Restoration - Plastic & Wood Wheel Restoration for Your Classic or Muscle Car
Great idea
A56
Street Survivor
Those banjo steering wheels are sweet.
$75 ? Heck I scrap better ones than that. I would repair that before I paid $75 for one in that shape..
4spdragtop
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Maybe a rally wheel, but not a standard wheel. Might find someone who needs it all cracked up for $25.
Like I posted, in my opinion!
Keep in mind, restoration is expensive., but come a day you'll be happy to get one in that shape.
I sell parts, that is where I'd start out at, probably take $40-50 for it, especially if it was a repeat customer. You have to start at a price somewhere. Stop thinking it's the 80's and 90's. Those prices are long gone. Hell, I've seen them listed here for $400, abiet in better shape.
Right on this forum. Try searching......and good luck cause the search function leaves a lot to be desired.
Yeah. Gotta use the + sign to string words together and get close to what forum or thread to search, otherwise you end up with endless amounts is random results....
Oh, and go to the advanced search and change the sort to "By Date" .. so you don't end up with a bunch of necro-posts.
Agreed. I search most forums using Google's search engine.
mopowers
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It's the ribbed portion of the spokes that's the pain to try to repair and make look good. The other cracks aren't bad at all to fill and smooth out. I repaired the same wheel off my '66 Dart and just filled those ribbed scallops with epoxy. Made for a cleaner look anyway in my opinion.
It needs some serious tweakin for sure.
Dang, I have a 67-69 standard 3 spoke that looks just like that, I was going to toss it, they make repos of it, so I thought it was worthless.
harrisonm
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Buy a kit of the two-part epoxy that is the consistency of putty. Then you start out by beveling the edges of each crack with about 120 grit sandpaper. Then I wrap two layers of masking tape on each side of the crack. Place the tape right up to the edge of the bevel. That way the epoxy putty will fill the crack and the bevel but not go beyond the bevel. Then you cut off equal amounts of the epoxy and knead them together thoroughly. Then fill in the crack. Press the epoxy in firmly. You don't want any air bubbles. Make sure you fill the crack, but don't overfill it; the epoxy isn't really easy to sand. It's kind of like body filler. Don't slop on too much, or you will be sanding all day. Then sand the epoxy until its surface is flush with the surface on each side of the crack. I'd start with 120 and end with 320. Then I'd use a skim coat of filler of a spot putty to smooth it out and fill sanding scratches. Then sand, prime and paint the wheel. Eastwood sells a steering wheel repair kit. I haven't used it, but Eastwood stuff is usually pretty good.
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