WTD.Splitty steering wheel

1,240 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 4 May 2005, 6:19 pm

#350281

O.k things are really moving along with my bus so i need to start thinking about all the bits i need to put her back together.The main thing i need is a steering wheel in good condition(preferbly no cracks)for a '67 splitscreen kombi.It would be ideal if someone in Melbourne has one but of course i'll go interstate if thats not possible.So please help out a fellow dubber........
Name....Mandie
I'm in Wantirna Sth 3152
Please u2u or email which is in my profile.....or of course post here.
THANX..........:thumb

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ClassicVW(pacific) Custom Title Time!

1,627 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 4 May 2005, 6:45 pm

#350292

Volksworld in Brissie do reconditioned Steering wheels for splitties

splittychick SplittyDelicious

1,240 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 5 May 2005, 5:48 am

#350555

Thanx Roy,c how i go but may have to call them!!

[Edited on 4/5/2005 by splittychick]

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57kombi Hannover Elder

2,544 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 May 2005, 9:37 am

#350603

Finding one without cracks will be quite hard, I looked for a couple of years and ended up restoring my own., But it now has some minor cracks
It would be cheaper in the long run to buy a restored one.
By the way, any split wheel will fit, doesnt have to be a 67.
Good Luck

Cheers
Dave

splitbusaustralia Wolfsburg Wizard

487 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 5 May 2005, 9:49 am

#350611

They can be fairly easily restored. Especially if you
have/can find one that just has cracks at the outer
rim where the 'wings' meet it.

Grind the cracks out, deep enough to expose the metal
rod (this is the secret like filling lathe and plaster - want it
to last you have to open the crack in the plaster back to the
lathe...). I fill with a two pack ceramic filler (for repairing ceramic items -
can chase up brand etc if you want). Fill a few times rather
than overfill - best to get it a level as possible, saves
on tedious sanding. Sand off carefully, finish with 1200 wet'n'dry paper.

I paint them 'wet' with epoxy enamel - takes a while to dry
best to hang in as dust free space as possible.

regards

RobK

Here's a link to a big picture of the one I did in leo (bout 4 meg but)

http://www.splitbusaustralia.com/leo_wheel.jpg

splittychick SplittyDelicious

1,240 posts · joined Jul 2003 · 5 May 2005, 5:19 pm

#350903

Cool thanx guys.I do have one but it has major cracks but after reading the above looks like i'll give it a go & restore the one i have.Cheers.😉

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