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  1. 07-01-2010, 09:32 AM #1
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    '68 steering wheel leather cover

    Hey guys, I have a driver's side sport seat, new 195/65 sticky tires, and a fully rebuilt suspension with a fresh alignment, so I'm ready to tear it up in my '68. The only thing I lack is a decent steering wheel, I still have the stock 420mm plastic batwing wheel.

    I don't mind the size of the wheel for now, what I need is a little leather. Since I have another kid on the way, I don't want to spend big bucks on another wheel.

    Is there a low buck/low impact option for putting leather on my stock steering wheel that won't look cheesey?

    Thanks.
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  2. 07-01-2010, 07:11 PM #2
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    Leather lace-on cover

    Mike, I have a old wood wheel and wanted to keep it from being slippery when I went racing with the car. I laced on a standard "Wheelskins" cover. I think Pelican has them, and your local auto parts house will stock them. About 40-50 bucks.

    It looks like this: (I removed it a couple of times to show the car with it's one-off factory wheel, but have put it back on - it feels good for daily driving).
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  3. 07-02-2010, 10:07 AM #3
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    Thanks for posting the pic Bob, I may do this.
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  4. 07-03-2010, 08:47 AM #4
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    Hey Mike, here's a similar period leather wrap that I took from a '65. There was an extended hub aluminum wood wheel underneath!

    Anyway, I was going to use a double thread to really bring it nice and tight and make it look much better than the vinyl string that it had. I think this is a pretty good option. It's got nice patina and no injuries at all. $25 if you want it.
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  5. 07-04-2010, 05:53 PM #5
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    Jens I will take the cover, pm me with payment data. Alas my 911 spending is done for a while now after new tires, suspension rebuild and underside refinishing, so I'm sure I can't afford the hub!
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    Very good Mike. I'm glad you can use it. Where can I see photos of your car? Yellow is just so cool.

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  7. 07-05-2010, 07:14 PM #7
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    I need a puck horn button. PM me with the price and info. Thanks, Mark
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  8. 07-06-2010, 06:55 AM #8
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    Mark, it sold. Sorry.

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    I need a puck horn button. PM me with the price and info. Thanks, Mark

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  9. 07-08-2010, 09:36 AM #9
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    Jens, do a search on my name for my posts and there are pictures of my '68 in there somewhere!
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