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    wrapping a shelby steering wheel.

    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?

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    Re: wrapping a shelby steering wheel.

    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.

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    Re: wrapping a shelby steering wheel.

    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.

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    Re: wrapping a shelby steering wheel.

    Dave Tekampe
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    Re: wrapping a shelby steering wheel.

    Quote Originally Posted by Turbodave View Post
    It doesn't look like they'd be able to do the original baseball stiching. I sent him an e-mail to see. Thanks.

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    Re: wrapping a shelby steering wheel.

    They do show baseball stitching on the site:

    http://www.tuffwheelrestoration.com/stitch.html
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    Re: wrapping a shelby steering wheel.

    Thanks, I didn't even notice that. Hasn't been my day. Thanks.

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    Re: wrapping a shelby steering wheel.

    Quote Originally Posted by Turbodave View Post
    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.

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    Re: wrapping a shelby steering wheel.

    Quote Originally Posted by supercrackerbox View Post
    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
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    Re: wrapping a shelby steering wheel.

    Quote Originally Posted by Turbodave View Post
    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.

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    Re: wrapping a shelby steering wheel.

    I'm partial to the Buick GS wheels myself . . .

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