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stereo
10-16-2007, 12:37 AM
The left side leather on my csx-t steering wheel has been going to hell and I can't find anyone that can rewrap it. Has anyone had it done before or know where would be a good place to look?

http://img98.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0203ys1.jpg

supercrackerbox
10-16-2007, 12:52 AM
I've heard mention years ago about having the GLHS wheels done, to the tune of $300+. I'd say call around to any upholstery shops and see if they can give you any leads.

One thing if someone says they can, make sure they'll do the correct "baseball" stitching on it.

stereo
10-16-2007, 08:25 PM
I was thinking if I can find someone who does like the horse saddles and stuff, they might do it or know who or how.

Turbodave
10-16-2007, 09:19 PM
Here's a place to try:

http://www.tuffwheelrestoration.com/tuffwheel.html

stereo
10-18-2007, 07:32 PM
Here's a place to try:

http://www.tuffwheelrestoration.com/tuffwheel.html

It doesn't look like they'd be able to do the original baseball stiching. I sent him an e-mail to see. Thanks.

Turbodave
10-18-2007, 07:35 PM
They do show baseball stitching on the site:

http://www.tuffwheelrestoration.com/stitch.html

stereo
10-19-2007, 12:24 AM
Thanks, I didn't even notice that. Hasn't been my day. Thanks.

supercrackerbox
10-19-2007, 12:37 AM
They do show baseball stitching on the site:

http://www.tuffwheelrestoration.com/stitch.html

Wow, that 90 degree pinch seam stitch would drive me nuts.

Turbodave
10-19-2007, 12:39 AM
Wow, that 90 degree pinch seam stitch would drive me nuts.

I don't care for that one either, but I could probably get over it if there was a 70 Hemi Cuda at the other end of that wheel :D

Turbo224
10-19-2007, 02:19 AM
Here's a place to try:

http://www.tuffwheelrestoration.com/tuffwheel.html

Awesome link! I knew there had to be someone out there redoing the tuff wheels. I found a nice tuff wheel a couple months ago on a 74 valiant that I grabbed for $6!!! I need to get it refinished for my cuda as they are by far the best looking wheel that ever came out of the mopar muscle car era.

supercrackerbox
10-19-2007, 02:29 AM
I'm partial to the Buick GS wheels myself . . .