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steering wheel restoration

Postby dvonk » Fri Oct 24, 2008 5:33 pm

my steering wheel has small cracks and crazing, like im sure many of you have seen in your restorations... does anyone know the best way to repair & restore the '58 Buick steering wheels? any products, tips, or techniques would be appreciated.
1958 MOD. 43
STYLE 58-4439
BODY No. BK2451
TRIM 412
PAINT CG
ACC. E (also BFG)
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Re: steering wheel restoration

Postby 58limited » Sat Oct 25, 2008 11:03 am

A friend of mine had his steering wheel professionally restored by

Gary's Steering Wheel Restoration
2677 Ritner Hwy
Carlisle, PA 17015
PH: 717 243 5646
TOLL FREE 866 879 6525
E-mail wheelrest@aol.com


Also, mine was done by J.B. Donaldson by the previous owner. He should be on the internet and is listed in Hemmings Motor News.
1958 Buick Limited Riviera Coupe Model 755

Other cars:
1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
1957 Pontiac Transcontinental Safari
1968 Ford Galaxie 500 HT
1977 Lincoln Continental Convertible
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Re: steering wheel restoration

Postby dvonk » Sun Oct 26, 2008 7:08 am

excellent. do you happen to know an approximate price range for such repairs?
1958 MOD. 43
STYLE 58-4439
BODY No. BK2451
TRIM 412
PAINT CG
ACC. E (also BFG)
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Re: steering wheel restoration

Postby 58limited » Sun Oct 26, 2008 8:55 am

I don't know the price, mine was already done when I bought the car, and my friend didn't tell me how much he paid, and I didn't ask.

I just looked on Gary's website and cost averages about $500.00. Be sure to send your shift and turn signal rods too - they can restore the bakelite ends to match the steering wheel or keep them black as original.

http://www.garyssteeringwheel.com/

Here is the link to JB Donaldson, you have to call for prices:

http://steeringwheelsusa.com/
1958 Buick Limited Riviera Coupe Model 755

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1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
1957 Pontiac Transcontinental Safari
1968 Ford Galaxie 500 HT
1977 Lincoln Continental Convertible
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Re: steering wheel restoration

Postby 58limited » Sat Feb 21, 2009 1:51 pm

When I received my friend's steering wheel the invoice was about $1100 - it needed to be completely recast. It looked great.
1958 Buick Limited Riviera Coupe Model 755

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1953 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
1957 Pontiac Transcontinental Safari
1968 Ford Galaxie 500 HT
1977 Lincoln Continental Convertible
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