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    1/17/2023 1:30 PM  #26

    Ron68
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    Re: My factory steering wheel is 16 inches

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    Circumference = Pi x Diameter
    Measure the diameter of the original hoop to get the circumference.
    Calculate the circumference of the diameter you want it to be.
    Cut the difference outta the hoop.
    Use sash clamps to pull back to a circle ... weld back together.
    It'll wanna go egg shaped, but the clamp will get most of that out
    Cut the spokes to suit the new diameter, weld the hoop back to the hub.
    Wheel built by Jim Bowie ... via BB.
    Thanks guys.

    Do you have any suggestions on how to fill in the weld areas with some kind of epoxy or plastic filler? Or?

    68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
     

    1/17/2023 2:02 PM  #27

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    Re: My factory steering wheel is 16 inches

    What do you think this place would charge to restore it after the modification and welding?
    https://www.steeringwheelrestoration.com/

    1968 T-code Coupe with a 302.  Nice car, no show stopper for sure, but I like it.
     

    1/17/2023 5:08 PM  #28

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    Re: My factory steering wheel is 16 inches

    Ron68 wrote:

    50vert wrote:


    Circumference = Pi x Diameter
    Measure the diameter of the original hoop to get the circumference.
    Calculate the circumference of the diameter you want it to be.
    Cut the difference outta the hoop.
    Use sash clamps to pull back to a circle ... weld back together.
    It'll wanna go egg shaped, but the clamp will get most of that out
    Cut the spokes to suit the new diameter, weld the hoop back to the hub.
    Wheel built by Jim Bowie ... via BB.
    Thanks guys.

    Do you have any suggestions on how to fill in the weld areas with some kind of epoxy or plastic filler? Or?

     
    I used a two part epoxy putty when I restored my original wheel. iIRC it was lepages.
    It was then shot with epoxy primer and epoxy paint.

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    1/17/2023 5:12 PM  #29

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    Re: My factory steering wheel is 16 inches

    Rufus68 wrote:

    What do you think this place would charge to restore it after the modification and welding?
    https://www.steeringwheelrestoration.com/

     
    I’ll bet over a couple of hundred quid plus shipping to jolly old England and back.😱

    Good work ain't cheap, Cheap work ain't good!   Simple Man
     

    1/17/2023 5:21 PM  #30

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    Re: My factory steering wheel is 16 inches

    "Those telephone poles were like a picket fence"
     

    1/17/2023 5:25 PM  #31

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    Re: My factory steering wheel is 16 inches

    I been looking online thinking maybe somebody may sell the outter ring in 14 inch.

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    1/17/2023 8:13 PM  #32

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    Re: My factory steering wheel is 16 inches

    With all the ready to bolt on steering wheels that are available, the effort required here would only be worth it if you really want that stock style wheel.

    1968 T-code Coupe with a 302.  Nice car, no show stopper for sure, but I like it.
     

    1/17/2023 10:33 PM  #33

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    Re: My factory steering wheel is 16 inches

    Rufus68 wrote:

    With all the ready to bolt on steering wheels that are available, the effort required here would only be worth it if you really want that stock style wheel.

     I  get that .... but the orignal really looks good would just look and feel better a 14 instead of 16
     

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    1/17/2023 10:48 PM  #34

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    Re: My factory steering wheel is 16 inches

    What I would really like, is to be smart enough to figure out how to do the same thing to a fake woodgrain wheel.

    Last edited by 50vert (1/17/2023 11:08 PM)

    "Those telephone poles were like a picket fence"
     

    1/17/2023 11:15 PM  #35

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    Re: My factory steering wheel is 16 inches

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    What I would really like, is to be smart enough to figure out how to do the same thing to a fake woodgrain wheel.

    I am gonna just go after market for now till I can get it done lol.
     

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    1/18/2023 7:00 AM  #36

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    This one turned out to be 15", I used the basic old vinyl wrap form the day, no fancy leather stitch stuff, kind period correct for what it is.pretty hard to tell the wheel was cut. I'm pretty sure BB did a step by step article on during the procedure a while back. As far as doing the wood one I picked an old one up and am thinking about doing it in real wood, seems like it might work, only problem is I don't have any wood accent trim in my car so I would just have to give it away. Will see.   

     

    1/18/2023 9:27 AM  #37

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    Re: My factory steering wheel is 16 inches

    Rudi wrote:

    Rudi wrote:

    Steve, the bottom of the cup holder has two felt covered inserts that are a slight press fit into the seat belt buckle receptacles that 67-68 consoles have.
    The inserts were originally on the center of the holder but I had to reposition them so it to clear the window , door lock switches.

     




    Thats a great Idea!  Thanks for the pics!

     

    1/18/2023 10:25 AM  #38

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    Re: My factory steering wheel is 16 inches

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    This one turned out to be 15", I used the basic old vinyl wrap form the day, no fancy leather stitch stuff, kind period correct for what it is.pretty hard to tell the wheel was cut. I'm pretty sure BB did a step by step article on during the procedure a while back. As far as doing the wood one I picked an old one up and am thinking about doing it in real wood, seems like it might work, only problem is I don't have any wood accent trim in my car so I would just have to give it away. Will see.   

    Looks nice....I guess I will just stick to aftermarket for now.
     

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    1/23/2023 3:00 PM  #39

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    Re: My factory steering wheel is 16 inches

    BILLY WALTON from GEORGIA wrote:

    Seems way to big....I had a aftermarket on my 66 and seem to be a lot more comfortable what are the diameter  of your steering wheels and why you chose that size.

    I have the standard steering wheel on my car Billy and love it. The size seems well suited for the car and with it being manual steering, it makes turning the wheels easy.
    Is there that big a difference going down to 14"dia?

    1964-1/2 D Code Coupe - 289 V8, 4 Speed Toploader, 3.00 ratio rear, Autolite 4100 Carb, 15" tires, Pertronix ignition
     

     

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