steering wheel restoration

[dvonk]

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.

[58limited]

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.

[dvonk]

excellent. do you happen to know an approximate price range for such repairs?

[58limited]

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/

[58limited]

When I received my friend's steering wheel the invoice was about $1100 - it needed to be completely recast. It looked great.