Hi again. Before I removed my steering wheel a few weeks ago, I noticed it had a few cracks and on removal a few bits fell off
I’ve read some posts on how to fix cracks with “Knead It” and thought I’d give it a go but, I’m just a little concerned with the integrity of the wheel. Is that large piece that fell off structural? I’m hoping that the centre metal hub casting is connected to the outer wheel with metal ie. the whole wheel structure is a metal casting and then covered in plastic (or whatever it is) for looks and feel.
I could drill a couple of holes to check but rather not, hoping someone here knows.
Cheers,
John
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Steering wheel repair
Re: Steering wheel repair
I’ve seen ones on wrecks where the metal is all that is left, like after a fire. Having said that you could prolly find a better starting point than that one. Not to put you off. You seem to be able to repair anything.
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Re: Steering wheel repair
That’s good to know, thanks. I’d prefer to keep the original so I’ll see how the repair goes. If no good I’ll look for another. Ol’ mate on eBay had a reco’d red one for only $599 starting price a cuppla weeks ago......
Re: Steering wheel repair
ROFL
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Re: Steering wheel repair
Hey john
Mate you really need to come to my place buddy I've got a steering wheel it needs some repair but I think it is maybe better then yours.
Neil
Mate you really need to come to my place buddy I've got a steering wheel it needs some repair but I think it is maybe better then yours.
Neil
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Re: Steering wheel repair
You're too generous, Neil. I'll at least come and borrow it to make sure I can fix mine properly and, if mine's beyond repair, I'll steal yours! I'll give you a call.
Cheers,
John
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Re: Steering wheel repair
I realise I'm a bit late to this discussion.
When I purchased back the family EK it had this smaller wooden steering wheel on it...a good one apparently but I hated it being not the one my grandfather steered with. I asked the seller if he had the original and he did! but it was cracked in several places. I found an awesome YouTube video that stepped me through the repair and its now back on the EK and looks brilliant...if I should say so
If you are still at the repair stage I could go find the video again for you
Tim
When I purchased back the family EK it had this smaller wooden steering wheel on it...a good one apparently but I hated it being not the one my grandfather steered with. I asked the seller if he had the original and he did! but it was cracked in several places. I found an awesome YouTube video that stepped me through the repair and its now back on the EK and looks brilliant...if I should say so
If you are still at the repair stage I could go find the video again for you
Tim
Re: Steering wheel repair
Thanks for that, Tim. Yep, I managed to fix it mate, but posted the repair method on my car thread. Have a look here if you want to see it.timbo.ambo wrote: ↑Wed Apr 04, 2018 8:36 am I realise I'm a bit late to this discussion.
When I purchased back the family EK it had this smaller wooden steering wheel on it...a good one apparently but I hated it being not the one my grandfather steered with. I asked the seller if he had the original and he did! but it was cracked in several places. I found an awesome YouTube video that stepped me through the repair and its now back on the EK and looks brilliant...if I should say so
If you are still at the repair stage I could go find the video again for you
Tim
http://www.fbekholden.com/forum/viewtop ... 75#p231946
Cheers,
John