Options for steering wheel repair.

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I've been looking at getting my steering wheel repaired/recast on my '68 Imperial for some time now. I do understand that Dennis Crooks at Quality Restorations is probably the best out there. However, he is also likely the most expensive. I was quoted $2200. This, I cannot totally justify given its about 10% the value of the entire vehicle! So, I was looking to see if there are some other options out there that are still good, but not nearly as pricey. Anyone have any sources?

-Gregg B.
 
I've been looking at getting my steering wheel repaired/recast on my '68 Imperial for some time now. I do understand that Dennis Crooks at Quality Restorations is probably the best out there. However, he is also likely the most expensive. I was quoted $2200. This, I cannot totally justify given its about 10% the value of the entire vehicle! So, I was looking to see if there are some other options out there that are still good, but not nearly as pricey. Anyone have any sources?

-Gregg B.

Anyone who recasts steering wheels, and does it right, will be in that price range. D&D in
North Carolina did my 61 aero wheel. You might check with them.

Other options are epoxy fillers and paint.
 
In the meanwhile, how about a Superior 58-0470B Truckline sport grip- black, less than $30 bucks cdn.
Should be good for an 18" SW.


Have a nice day,
 
The steering wheel on my '63 Riviera had a few cracks and scuffs, so I fixed it with epoxy and paint. I filled the cracks with epoxy, sanded everything smooth, and then painted it with epoxy appliance paint. This method worked great, and cost me no more that $20. Is your wheel translucent?....well, that is a different animal, of course.

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I had "The Steering Wheel Guy" from Edmonton, Alberta do mine. $1400 cdn. He filled all the cracks with resin. Covered with carbon fibre. Sanded, and painted. The picture doesn't do it justice, it glows.

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The steering wheel on my '63 Riviera had a few cracks and scuffs, so I fixed it with epoxy and paint. I filled the cracks with epoxy, sanded everything smooth, and then painted it with epoxy appliance paint. This method worked great, and cost me no more that $20. Is your wheel translucent?....well, that is a different animal, of course.

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The '63 - '65 Riviera is one of the "non-Mopar" cars I have a weakness for, this wheel is beautiful - THANKS.
 
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