Steering wheel restoration

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 13 Oct 2006, 1:44 pm

#543830

Can anyone tell me where to get my super beetle steering wheel restored? Prefer in Brisbane area if possible.

Thanks

Yogie

whatnow Custom Title Time!

1,000 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 13 Oct 2006, 4:07 pm

#543872

how about in your shed/lounge/dining room? i think there was an article in a US magazine in the mid to late 90's... or was it on the net?
i have yet to do it myself (i've had a go at woodrim wheels... not stock ones though), but from what i have read and heard from poeple who have done it, it isn't very hard.

edit... i've spent eerrrrr.... a few minutes looking through my old hotvw's and trends and couldn't find it, sorry.

[ Edited on 13-10-2006 by whatnow ]

modulus Veteran Volks Folk

2,009 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 13 Oct 2006, 4:19 pm

#543875

Here are some links which you might find useful:

http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Steering/wheel.htm

http://www.thebugshop.org/bsfqstrg.htm

http://www.pearlcraft.com.au/welcome.htm
hth

Peter Hill
1975 Type 2 Double Cab
modulus.com.au

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Oct 2006, 5:00 pm

#543887

If you want to send it to the US try Bob Koch in LAX
hes wheels are great about $220 USD will get you an exchange wheel

I have one on my 65 and my 56 they really look good

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=91278&page=1#pid848630

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=63561&page=1#pid624099

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=4832&page=1#pid452603

http://forums.aussieveedubbers.com/viewtopic.php?tid=60650&page=1#pid574409

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Oct 2006, 7:43 pm

#543952

Any good??

http://www.aircooled.net/new-bin/viewproductdetail.php?keyword2=POR0018&cartid=

Futue te ipsum!!!

Rocket Seriously Crusin Dubber

109 posts · joined Jul 2005 · 15 Oct 2006, 4:53 pm

#544524

John at Volksworld before he closes the door.

The_Bronze. Minister of Volkswagenism

1,922 posts · joined Sep 2002 · 15 Oct 2006, 9:40 pm

#544653

I suggest a saddlery - They do a great job.

Shop around. Should get by for 50 - 70 depending on materials and the sime to stitch.

B.

Bronze.

Rathmines, Lake Macquarie, NSW.

Yogie Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,608 posts · joined Jun 2003 · 15 Oct 2006, 10:17 pm

#544690

Thanks guys. I was going to get one from John but he hasn't got any lat model ones and as he is closing, I don't think I can get him to do one. I wasn't sure if anyone else does them here other than pearlcraft (they want a small fortune to do one).

I may yet do it myself so the links are helpful.

Yogie

Craig Torrens 6 times Australian, 7 times State Hillclimb Class Champion

8,040 posts · joined Jan 2003 · 15 Oct 2006, 10:28 pm

#544698

body filler and paint !

65busser Moderator Custom Title Time!

1,795 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 15 Oct 2006, 11:18 pm

#544718

Once you file and fill the cracks, light sand, undercoat, top coats, clear... you'll be amazed how easy it is to get a great result.

[ Edited on 15-10-2006 by 65busser ]

www.busnbug.com

Robo Compulsive Aussie Vee Dubber

4,491 posts · joined Feb 2003 · 16 Oct 2006, 5:55 am

#544759

Queensland steering wheel specialist....(Pearl finishing and repairs) Jon Hansford.
93 old cleveland road stones corner. (07) 3847 1300
Rob...

Boxer Power
Member of DMLRK.....Die Mittler Lebuns Resto Komeradschaft