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: SW Cracks, repair or replace?


jmw
Jan 31st, 99, 6:39 AM
My 67 steering wheel has visible cracks where the spokes join the wheel and where the spokes join the column. I like the original wheel look, but for safety reasons feel I should replace it. Are there reconditioning services out there I can trust my life with? Are quality repro wheels on the market? All I seem to see are fake wood wheels, which I don't care for. Thanks.

SS
Jan 31st, 99, 10:07 AM
I wouldn't be too concerned with the safety since all steering wheels should have a steel core in them for strength. There are do-it-yourself kits available to repair cracked steering wheels but I don't have any experience with them.

Nick Demos
Jan 31st, 99, 4:37 PM
Check out the March 99 issue of Super Chevy magazine "ONE GOOD TURN". They used

KOCH'S
(805)252-9264
Canyon Country,CA.

Eastwood also sells a steering wheel restoration kit for $21.99.