Droff Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I've got the original steering wheel, but it looks pretty rough. Can these cracks/broken pieces be repaired or replaced or am I SOL? Thanks.
cny first gen 71 Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Someone here did do some repairs to cracks in steering wheel maybe Murphy but that one may be a little far gone to repair.
Rob Peters Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I think that one may be too far gone. You may be able to find a better one from one of our members. rob
Jared Richey Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 I agree that one is pretty bad they actually just came out with that standard wheel but the only insert offered on the new standard wheel is the SS on the horn pad. A good replacement option would be an original optional four spoke sport wheel.
Droff Posted July 28, 2016 Author Posted July 28, 2016 That's what I was afraid of after I got to looking at it. Thanks.
RealRed70 Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 If you decide to replace it let me know by a Private Message. I have some VERY nice originals of that style wheel. I also have the optional 4 spoke wheels. It would look like the one below, but with a Monte Carlo emblem in the center.
RealRed70 Posted July 28, 2016 Posted July 28, 2016 Here is a picture of one of the optional 4 spoke wheels.
Murphy Posted July 30, 2016 Posted July 30, 2016 Drew, I've restored a few wheels but your is toast. I can repair cracks & splits and repaint but when the warping of the plastic is that bad...it's a waste of time.
Droff Posted August 1, 2016 Author Posted August 1, 2016 I actually picked up an aftermarket steering wheel a while back for my '70, it's still in the box so it looks like it'll go on the '71. A 15" Grant. Thanks for all the info.
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