steering wheel reconditioned, Have a new leather cover sewn on |
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steering wheel reconditioned, Have a new leather cover sewn on |
akp2002 |
Mar 11 2021, 01:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 11-January 21 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 25,059 Region Association: North East States |
I am looking to see if anyone knows where I can have a new leather wrap put on my steering wheel. Is there a kit for this?
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Rufus |
Mar 11 2021, 02:03 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 8-April 06 Member No.: 5,840 Region Association: None |
Dallas Custom Steering Wheel does exquisite work.
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mepstein |
Mar 11 2021, 02:34 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Dallas Custom Steering Wheel does exquisite work. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) They’ve done a half dozen wheels for me. |
Pops71Por |
Mar 11 2021, 02:44 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 30-December 20 From: NC Member No.: 25,032 Region Association: South East States |
If you decide to attempt yourself, insure your kit or strap you purchase is for correct diameter of the wheel. I didn't the first attempt, got too big and well, it was good practice when the right width showed up.
Only issues I had doing it myself was tucking under the rubber center if you have the stock wheel. Locally I have used guys who did seats for motorcycles they understand curves and shapes better than the basic shop to recover your sofa. |
Brian Fuerbach |
Mar 11 2021, 05:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 1-July 19 From: Orange, Ca Member No.: 23,266 Region Association: Southern California |
I purchased a kit from Redline a couple of years ago and installed it myself. I found out that they are in located in Poland after ordering but it arrived quickly. Nice quality. First time attempting this and it was not too difficult. I used the padded kit.
https://www.redlinegoods.com/SteeringWheelC...ASAAEgJD8PD_BwE |
raynekat |
Mar 11 2021, 05:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,160 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
These DIY kits are dependent on how well the kit is sized and cut. If done correctly by the company, it's not too bad of a job. Does take some time and effort but you can get a good result.
If the size and cutting are off from the company, it's a nightmare. IMHO |
FlacaProductions |
Mar 11 2021, 07:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,739 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
Another vote for Dallas Custom
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mepstein |
Mar 11 2021, 08:16 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I purchased a kit from Redline a couple of years ago and installed it myself. I found out that they are in located in Poland after ordering but it arrived quickly. Nice quality. First time attempting this and it was not too difficult. I used the padded kit. https://www.redlinegoods.com/SteeringWheelC...ASAAEgJD8PD_BwE I think Car-bone does those wheels. I remember someone sending one in to get wrapped and being very disappointed by the non stock seams on the diameter of the wheel. |
raynekat |
Mar 11 2021, 10:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,160 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I purchased a kit from Redline a couple of years ago and installed it myself. I found out that they are in located in Poland after ordering but it arrived quickly. Nice quality. First time attempting this and it was not too difficult. I used the padded kit. https://www.redlinegoods.com/SteeringWheelC...ASAAEgJD8PD_BwE I think Car-bone does those wheels. I remember someone sending one in to get wrapped and being very disappointed by the non stock seams on the diameter of the wheel. I wouldn't like the looks of those seams either! |
Brian Fuerbach |
Mar 11 2021, 10:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 1-July 19 From: Orange, Ca Member No.: 23,266 Region Association: Southern California |
The seams are not stock looking but neither is the interior matching color I went with. The seams really do help with hand grip in hard corners though.
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aharder |
Mar 12 2021, 04:02 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,511 Joined: 6-September 11 From: Dallas Texas Member No.: 13,524 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Another vote for Dallas Custom !!
They did a great job on mine. |
akp2002 |
Mar 12 2021, 11:50 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 11-January 21 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 25,059 Region Association: North East States |
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akp2002 |
Mar 12 2021, 11:52 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 11-January 21 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 25,059 Region Association: North East States |
Thanks for all the responses.
I am going with Dallas Custom though Brian your interior looks great. Going to do the interior in the same color. |
akp2002 |
Mar 25 2021, 10:04 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 98 Joined: 11-January 21 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 25,059 Region Association: North East States |
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burlybryan |
Mar 25 2021, 10:36 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 117 Joined: 25-May 20 From: Saint Paul Member No.: 24,311 Region Association: None |
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Rufus |
Mar 25 2021, 01:05 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 314 Joined: 8-April 06 Member No.: 5,840 Region Association: None |
Great looking wheel akp2002!
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mb911 |
Mar 25 2021, 05:23 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,162 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
They did mine as well. Great job for sure.
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Brian Fuerbach |
Mar 25 2021, 06:17 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 119 Joined: 1-July 19 From: Orange, Ca Member No.: 23,266 Region Association: Southern California |
May have to have mine redone professionally. If you dont mind sharing, what did it cost?
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mepstein |
Mar 25 2021, 07:02 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,518 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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FlacaProductions |
Mar 25 2021, 07:23 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,739 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California |
Late 2019, my costs were as follows - love how it turned out.
The cost to recover your 1974 Porsche 914 steering wheel to factory's specification with some options available is. - Wheel $399 (premium solid black leather). - Extra 1/8" padding $75 (to make it thick as original RS, RSR wheels). - Colored/Style stitching (no extra charge). - Shipping $30 (ConUS) or $75 (International). Turn around time about 4-5 days. |
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