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Restored 1968 Custom Steering Wheel

Discussion in 'Interior City' started by 1968Wagon, Aug 16, 2005.

  1. 1968Wagon

    1968Wagon '68 Skylark Convertible

    Here is the steering wheel that I restored on my 1968 SpecialDeluxe stationwagon. I utilized POR-15 putty to repair the cracks. I'm kinda proud of my work. What do you guys think?.............................John
     

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  2. LAKOTA

    LAKOTA Sungakan yankahaypi mita

    John,
    Looks very nice. How big were the gaps before the repairs? Did you need to build up the fill, or did one application work? How long has it been since the repairs were made? I have a 68 wheel also that needs a crack filled.

    Thanks,

    Patrick
     
  3. 1968Wagon

    1968Wagon '68 Skylark Convertible

    '68 Steering Wheel

    Patrick, I had a 1/4 inch crack on the backside of the steering wheel. Numerous 1/8 inch cracks on the rim. Two layers of the putty before the sanding was done, with 24 hours in between applications.The putty was applied about three months ago. Worked out pretty well........................................John
     
  4. 72 V Code

    72 V Code 71 72 GS GSX Fan

    Did I Sell You That Steering Wheel?

    John-Is that the steering wheel i sold you-I think i sold you one.If it is then that's incredible! :TU:
     
  5. LAKOTA

    LAKOTA Sungakan yankahaypi mita

    John,
    Thanks for the information.

    Patrick
     
  6. 1968Wagon

    1968Wagon '68 Skylark Convertible

    '68 Steering Wheel

    Jeff, I have three '68 custom steering wheels that I've repaired. I just checked the others. Yup, this is the one that you sold to me. All the cracks fixed now, aren't they?......................................John
     
  7. 72 V Code

    72 V Code 71 72 GS GSX Fan

    Wow!

    John-I can hardly believe that the same steering wheel.:eek2: You should go into business on the side refurbing them.Remarkable!
    Jeff
     
  8. dcm422

    dcm422 Well-Known Member

    John,
    Nice repair job. :TU: Have been trying to find time to repair a wheel too. What kind of paint did you use and what color? Really looks good.

    Mark
     

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