"MoCamino" (mocamino)
05/28/2020 at 11:05 • Filed to: None
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"MoCamino" (mocamino)
05/28/2020 at 11:05 • Filed to: None | 0
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67 Chevelle SS for your time. Not mine, sadly.
I have an old Grant steering wheel on which the leather dried up long ago. I was able to peel it off, and the foam underneath survived nicely, but the pieces were much too far gone to be able to make a pattern from them. I have a nice piece of leather I got as an early Fathers Day present that I want to use to re-wrap the wheel. What I don’t have is much more than an inkling of how to go about making a pattern for cutting out the leather and wrapping the wheel. Does anyone know of a good tutorial on how to go about it? I’m pretty sure the piece I have is big enough to be able to take two shots at it, but I’d really rather not waste any of it.
Sovande
> MoCamino
05/28/2020 at 11:30 |
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I don’t know of a pattern or anything, but have you looked into Wheelskins? I have used them before they are great. Seems to me that the leather may need to be treated specifically for the application. Otherwise it may just end up a very stained cover.
Good luck cutting circles and poking holes!
SBA Thanks You For All The Fish
> MoCamino
05/28/2020 at 11:34 |
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Rapping With Steering Wheel...
Oh, wait, I might have mis-read your post. nevermind.
Thisismydisplayname
> MoCamino
05/28/2020 at 12:00 |
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Have you thought about going to an upholstery shop to see what they charge, or what they can do? Sometimes it’s best left to a pro. I’ve done a few overwrap kits and that’s enough for me to know that re skinning a steering wheel is not something I would want to mess with, but that’s just me. YouTube should have something out there for a tutorial though.
user314
> MoCamino
05/28/2020 at 12:05 |
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Obvious question is obvious, but have you tried contacting Grant ? They might have a pattern set if you know which model wheel you’ve got.
sn4cktimes
> MoCamino
05/28/2020 at 12:08 |
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Where to find the cover... can’t help you there.
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MoCamino
> user314
05/28/2020 at 12:13 |
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I hadn’t thought of that. Unfortunately the only number on it is what looks like a date code, but with that and a picture they might be able to help. Thanks!
gettingoldercarguy
> MoCamino
05/28/2020 at 12:51 |
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Get a piece of vinyl to make a template.
Find a upholstery specialist who has experience with leather. You’ll want the seams French stitched and skived properly to feel right around the wheel.
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MoCamino
> gettingoldercarguy
05/28/2020 at 13:07 |
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The vinyl template is a good idea. I have a piece that I had originally intended for the job, so that is the route I will take. I’ll have to pay attention to differences in stretch, of course. I’ve been looking into a skiving tool and have learned enough to realize I’ll need a lot of practice with it to get it right. I found this tutorial on the french seam process. That site (www.the hogring.com) has the best information I’ve found so far.
Bottom line: I’m still pretty sure I can do it. I’m also pretty sure it’s a good thing I have a big piece to work with, because I’m going to have to do some things twice.
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gettingoldercarguy
> MoCamino
05/28/2020 at 13:38 |
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I just saw this on that site you linked.
http://www.thehogring.com/2019/10/18/steering-wheel-upholstery/
You can use a heat gun (carefully,don’t scorch the leather) and leather working fluid (50:50mix of denatured alcohol and water) to smooth out the leather around bends and stretch it a bit.
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gettingoldercarguy
> MoCamino
05/28/2020 at 13:47 |
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Also, dap weldwood landau top and trim is the best glue I’ve found. I also pre condition the flesh side and let it sit for a day before I glue, apply and sew.
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MoCamino
> gettingoldercarguy
05/28/2020 at 14:26 |
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Yeah, I saw that one, and it’s pretty good. Sadly I don’t have the old pieces from which to make a template, but I think it will get me there. Thanks for the hint on the glue, heat, and pre-conditioner.
Captain of the Enterprise
> MoCamino
05/28/2020 at 15:19 |
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I might pay a upholstery shop to do it, but it would also bother me if it wasn’t perfect and I’ll know if it isn’t if I’m the one doing it.
Either way good luck with your project!