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Here are examples of restored woodgrain steering wheels used on 1964 to 1966
Barracuda, Valiant, Dart cars and 1966 and 1967 Charger, GTX and Belvedere cars.
Along with the restored steering wheels are examples of the type of defects these
steering wheels usually have.
Barracuda, Valiant, Dart cars and 1966 and 1967 Charger, GTX and Belvedere cars.
Along with the restored steering wheels are examples of the type of defects these
steering wheels usually have.
This picture shows a
complete split which often
occurs at the top, or 12:00
o'clock position, on the
plastic steering wheels.
complete split which often
occurs at the top, or 12:00
o'clock position, on the
plastic steering wheels.
This picture shows the
repaired steering wheel rim.
These repairs are made using
a high strength epoxy filler
followed by a color matched
catalyzed filler. The repair
does not show.
repaired steering wheel rim.
These repairs are made using
a high strength epoxy filler
followed by a color matched
catalyzed filler. The repair
does not show.
These pictures show
detail of the restored
wood grain finish.
As you see, the
appearance of the wood
grain is very much like
real wood. The grain is
cut into the surface of
the steering wheel rim
before the stains and
finish coats are applied,
which gives the look of
real wood.
Restoration of these
steering wheels includes
buffing the hub trim plate
and spokes. The edges of
the brushed chrome trim
on the spokes is
repainted with black
paint, as the original
wheel spokes were.
If needed the emblem in
the steering wheel center
or horn button can be
restored.
detail of the restored
wood grain finish.
As you see, the
appearance of the wood
grain is very much like
real wood. The grain is
cut into the surface of
the steering wheel rim
before the stains and
finish coats are applied,
which gives the look of
real wood.
Restoration of these
steering wheels includes
buffing the hub trim plate
and spokes. The edges of
the brushed chrome trim
on the spokes is
repainted with black
paint, as the original
wheel spokes were.
If needed the emblem in
the steering wheel center
or horn button can be
restored.
I also offer these
pieces as
reproduction
parts.
pieces as
reproduction
parts.
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These pictures show an example
of a restored Mopar Rim Blow
wood grain steering wheel. Note
the wood grain appearance and
the replaced foil divider between
the wood grain and black sides of
the rim.
of a restored Mopar Rim Blow
wood grain steering wheel. Note
the wood grain appearance and
the replaced foil divider between
the wood grain and black sides of
the rim.
As of December 2008, I also offer an enhancement service for the newly available Mopar 1968, 1969 and
1970 A & B Body reproduction wood grain steering wheels.
The service includes modifying the incorrect bright chrome finish on the spokes to a satin chrome finish
that, as shown in the pictures below, nearly matches the original Mopar satin chrome finish and cleaning
and properly tapping the screw thread holes in the hub. I use a proprietary process to modify the finish on
the spokes and horn pad mounting adapter.
Additionally, as shown in the pictures to the right below, I can reapply a wood grain finish to the wheel rim
like the award winning finish I apply to the original Mopar wood grain steering wheels I restore and at the
same time modify the factory applied bright chrome finish on the steering wheel rim bands to match the
original Mopar satin finish.
1970 A & B Body reproduction wood grain steering wheels.
The service includes modifying the incorrect bright chrome finish on the spokes to a satin chrome finish
that, as shown in the pictures below, nearly matches the original Mopar satin chrome finish and cleaning
and properly tapping the screw thread holes in the hub. I use a proprietary process to modify the finish on
the spokes and horn pad mounting adapter.
Additionally, as shown in the pictures to the right below, I can reapply a wood grain finish to the wheel rim
like the award winning finish I apply to the original Mopar wood grain steering wheels I restore and at the
same time modify the factory applied bright chrome finish on the steering wheel rim bands to match the
original Mopar satin finish.
The picture above shows the bright chrome finish
that is applied to the newly available reproduction
steering wheel spokes by the manufacturer next to
an original Mopar steering wheel.
The picture below shows the reproduction steering
wheel spokes, after I have modified the finish,
next to an original Mopar steering wheel I restored.
that is applied to the newly available reproduction
steering wheel spokes by the manufacturer next to
an original Mopar steering wheel.
The picture below shows the reproduction steering
wheel spokes, after I have modified the finish,
next to an original Mopar steering wheel I restored.
Please contact me if you have bought one of the reproduction steering wheels or are considering
purchasing one, so you can get more information about the services I offer that can make the
reproduction wheel look much more like an original Mopar wheel.
purchasing one, so you can get more information about the services I offer that can make the
reproduction wheel look much more like an original Mopar wheel.
This picture shows
the repro horn pad
adapter, after I
modified the
finish, next to an
original Mopar
adapter.
the repro horn pad
adapter, after I
modified the
finish, next to an
original Mopar
adapter.
