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10-27-2020, 06:43 AM | #1 |
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Steering Wheel Covers
Curious for those who have put a cover on your steering wheel, what did you use? My steering wheel measures 17" in diameter and is very skinny. My big hands would like more to grab. I like the old school leather lace grip type. Finding this size it hard and if I get a 16" and try to stretch it, the synthetic type break from what I have read. So I think real leather is probably the best way to go but my major concern is that the wheel is so skinny will there be too much material and or a lot of overlap?
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10-27-2020, 09:53 AM | #2 |
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Re: Steering Wheel Covers
Google truck steering wheel cover. I see some old style laced on that claim to fit 16" - 18" wheels.
Superior 58-0470B Truckline Sport Grip Steering Wheel Cover is one of them. |
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10-27-2020, 04:58 PM | #3 |
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I checked that out and it is the style I would like but it says it covers a wheel up to 3 1/2" circumference, darn these old steering wheels are about 1 1/4? circumference, what do you do with all the extra material?
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10-27-2020, 05:07 PM | #4 |
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Pipe insulation, then install the wheel cover over it. If the wheel cover goes completely around it, you will never see the insulation. It should give you the feel of a padded steering wheel.
As to how it will look, as good as the cover. Last edited by Merc Cruzer; 10-27-2020 at 05:16 PM. |
10-27-2020, 05:09 PM | #5 |
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Interesting idea, wonder how the finish product looks?
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10-27-2020, 06:42 PM | #6 |
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10-27-2020, 06:43 PM | #7 |
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Re: Steering Wheel Covers
Racer rope for me..
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10-27-2020, 07:25 PM | #8 |
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Like 40cpesaid. The cover can overlap in back.
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10-27-2020, 07:49 PM | #9 |
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This company made up a steering wheel cover for my 54 Ford. I sent them the dimensions and they made a cover that fit perfectly. You lace it up yourself. http://steeringwheelscover.com
They have a nice tutorial on their site
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10-27-2020, 11:36 PM | #11 |
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Re: Steering Wheel Covers
I bought a 16" leather cover, had a hell of a time to stretch it over my '38 banjo wheel, but it does fit like a glove and has been on there now for almost 30 years. Nothing beats real leather.
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10-28-2020, 09:02 AM | #12 |
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Renfrew hockey stick grip tape was my solution to the cracked wheel in my '39 p/u. Isn't sticky like electrical friction tape.
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10-28-2020, 09:08 AM | #13 |
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That looks sweet, any idea where you got it 30 years ago, company probably is long gone.
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10-28-2020, 10:46 AM | #14 |
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Do you have a sewing machine? If so,it's really easy to make one. It'll probably cost around five bucks. It's worth a try.
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10-28-2020, 11:12 AM | #15 |
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I've thought about trying bicycle handlebar wrap. They use leather for that sometimes.
I haven't tried it yet, tho. Al Hook |
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It was Grand Auto Supply, which became O'Reilly Auto Parts in 2009. Just a cellophane package item, you might still find one.
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10-30-2020, 06:53 AM | #17 |
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Try your local saddle shop. They will make you one.
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10-30-2020, 07:07 AM | #18 |
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A nice pair of driving gloves work wonders and you don't have to screw up a beautiful steering wheel. My 2¢
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