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Tech Area => General Buick Tech => Topic started by: Shimy87 on May 18 2011, 12:27:01 PM

Title: Steering wheel
Post by: Shimy87 on May 18 2011, 12:27:01 PM

My wheel is pretty rough, I did do a repair I found where you can fix it then paint it but it dosent hold up. I also dont like the "skinny" wheel. Is there anyplace that a guy can get the wheel recovered, with some added thickness, that will still look factory. I dont want just a grey leather wheel cover, it came with one of those hiding the issues but I dont like the look of a cover.

Thanks for any direction

Title: Steering wheel
Post by: Steve Wood on May 18 2011, 02:45:04 PM

It ain't skinny!  You should try a '50s Ford!  :)

There are places that rebuild them, but, I don't know if any offer anything larger than stock.

Most of them specialize in stock rebuilds with the wood or the rim blow style...

don't know if this guy does what you want or not

http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/servicesoffered/unspecified/unspecified/1219852.html

Title: Steering wheel
Post by: SuperSix on May 18 2011, 03:48:50 PM

Doesn't look like he does leather wrapping, that I can see.

Mark may be able to help. http://www.buickgn.com/

Title: Re: Steering wheel
Post by: daveismissing on May 18 2011, 10:48:11 PM

I believe this is the lady? that does the wheels for most of the vendors

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Buick-Grand-National-steering-wheel-NEW-LEATHER-WRAP-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2c5cbb9adfQQitemZ190534359775QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/general-turbo-buick-tech/335409-re-wrap-steering-wheel.html

Title: Re: Steering wheel
Post by: Charlief1 on May 19 2011, 12:23:30 PM

Quote from: "daveismissing @ Wed 18 May, 2011 20:48"

I believe this is the lady? that does the wheels for most of the vendors

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Buick-Grand-National-steering-wheel-NEW-LEATHER-WRAP-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem2c5cbb9adfQQitemZ190534359775QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/general-turbo-buick-tech/335409-re-wrap-steering-wheel.html

That's he Dave. She does nice work and it isn't cheap but it seems to hold up good from the guys that have gotten it done. :supz:

Title: Re: Steering wheel
Post by: Shimy87 on May 19 2011, 12:47:20 PM

Thanks guys, I looked into all options, the "e-bay" lady seems to be the only chance of getting the wheel modified to a larger grip. She needed to discuss with her husband as at this point I am the first to request it so it will be a new thing for them. I thought maybe others would be interested in it on the forums??? If they are willing and it works out I'll post pic's and feedback.

Anyway, thanks for the help guys!!!

Title: Steering wheel
Post by: DCEPTCN on May 19 2011, 01:12:01 PM

Quote from: "SuperSix @ Wed May 18, 2011 12:48 pm"

Doesn't look like he does leather wrapping, that I can see.

Mark may be able to help. http://www.buickgn.com/

Mark rules- I've gotten centercap logos and a console applique from him. His work is second to none.

Title: Steering wheel
Post by: Wrecked Em on May 19 2011, 09:16:34 PM

Quote from: "DCEPTCN @ Thu May 19, 2011 11:12 am"

Quote from: "SuperSix @ Wed May 18, 2011 12:48 pm"

Doesn't look like he does leather wrapping, that I can see.

Mark may be able to help. http://www.buickgn.com/

Mark rules- I've gotten centercap logos and a console applique from him. His work is second to none.

You are correct sir, Mark does great work.

Title: Steering wheel
Post by: SuperSix on May 19 2011, 09:36:37 PM

I have those center caps in the driveway. I will have to get with Mark, there's one missing. Having the receipt will make it easier to order!

Title: Steering wheel
Post by: daveismissing on May 19 2011, 10:19:51 PM

Quote from: "SuperSix @ Thu May 19, 2011 8:36 pm"

I have those center caps in the driveway. I will have to get with Mark, there's one missing. Having the receipt will make it easier to order!

Sigh,   Now if me or gordy had been a lil' more astute an' snapped that thing up before
Soupersix we wouldn't have to listen to him lordin it over us all the time...

Title: Re: Steering wheel
Post by: TSM Girl on May 20 2011, 08:45:24 AM

Bryan is trying to get our 11 year old daughter (who sews really good) to get into doing this.

Title: Re: Steering wheel
Post by: SuperSix on May 20 2011, 11:31:39 AM

Quote from: "TSM Girl @ Fri May 20, 2011 7:45 am"

Bryan is trying to get our 11 year old daughter (who sews really good) to get into doing this.

Pretty lucrative, I would think. If you are good at it, and have the right equipment. That's the big expense though, equipment.

Title: Re: Steering wheel
Post by: Shimy87 on May 27 2011, 10:19:20 AM

Just an update. The "e-bay lady" is going to give it a shot making the grip larger and rewrapping it. They have never had the request before?? GN drivers must have girly hands :D  Anyway, I'll get a pic today before I pull it off and then one of the finished product and post up later. they said about 10 day turnaround and quoted a price of $235, I thought that was pretty fair.

Title: Re: Steering wheel
Post by: SuperSix on May 27 2011, 12:34:47 PM

Quote from: "Shimy87 @ Fri May 27, 2011 9:19 am"

Just an update. The "e-bay lady" is going to give it a shot making the grip larger and rewrapping it. They have never had the request before?? GN drivers must have girly hands :D

Title: Re: Steering wheel
Post by: daveismissing on May 27 2011, 03:25:47 PM

Quote from: "Shimy87 @ Fri May 27, 2011 9:19 am"

... They have never had the request before?? GN drivers must have girly hands :D