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1949FORD · 05-27-2013, 02:54 PM

Does anybody know where to get high quality leather steering wheel wraps? I looked around at the parts stores and found only crappy quality leather.

Willit Stop · 05-27-2013, 03:03 PM

I had the same problem.I couldn't find good quality material or the right color,so I made my own.It was pretty easy.All you need is a sewing machine,thread,material,punch,cord for lacing and a few beers.

1949FORD · 05-27-2013, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Willit Stop

I had the same problem.I couldn't find good quality material or the right color,so I made my own.It was pretty easy.All you need is a sewing machine,thread,material,punch,cord for lacing and a few beers.

Sounds like a great plan. ill try that. thanks!

TJ · 05-27-2013, 04:57 PM

Google "leather steering wheel cover" and you will find several suppliers. They make them for big trucks and most will fit the stock early Ford steering wheel.

1949FORD · 05-27-2013, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TJ

Google "leather steering wheel cover" and you will find several suppliers. They make them for big trucks and most will fit the stock early Ford steering wheel.

Yeah im checking out some of the links right now. very wide selection! Thanks, TJ!

desotoguy · 05-28-2013, 07:46 AM

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For the "do it myself" guy, check this link.
http://www.thehogring.com/2011/04/25...teering-wheel/

Chris Nelson · 05-28-2013, 10:54 AM

If you check your Hemmings, you will find a fellow in the Portland, Oregon. area that does just that. I have seen his ads in Hemmings and maybe in Street Rodder also.

TJ · 05-28-2013, 09:10 PM

Check the previous post on steering wheel covers and check the site for Wheelskins. I think that is what you need.

paul2748 · 05-28-2013, 09:29 PM

Go to Wheelskins. They will make up any size you need. I had one made up for my 54 Ford and it fit perfect. You provide the dimensions.

1949FORD · 05-29-2013, 09:01 PM

Yeah i checked out wheelskins. i like that company, my friend bought a wrap from them and it looked and felt pretty good... but when it comes to wheel wraps, I'm a bit picky. ha ha i love the look and feel of the one in this thread https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=78257 (post 7) my dad had an old Chrysler van with wrap just like those. so I'm on the search for something almost exactly like that. But thanks everybody for your input! Much appreciated!!

mike42 · 06-09-2013, 02:18 AM

Hey '49......

I bought the Wheelskin kit for my '40 and wrapped the wheel yesterday. Very good quality and took about an hour to do. Really looks and feels good.

Mike

05-27-2013, 02:54 PM	#1
1949FORD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coon Rapids,Minnesota Posts: 473	Leather Steering Wheel Wrap Does anybody know where to get high quality leather steering wheel wraps? I looked around at the parts stores and found only crappy quality leather. __________________ 1949 Ford Fordor 2001 GMC Sierra SLE Joshua Landvik

05-27-2013, 03:03 PM	#2
Willit Stop Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Eureka Calif. Posts: 969	Re: Leather Steering Wheel Wrap I had the same problem.I couldn't find good quality material or the right color,so I made my own.It was pretty easy.All you need is a sewing machine,thread,material,punch,cord for lacing and a few beers.

05-27-2013, 04:57 PM	#4
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: Leather Steering Wheel Wrap Google "leather steering wheel cover" and you will find several suppliers. They make them for big trucks and most will fit the stock early Ford steering wheel.

05-28-2013, 07:46 AM	#6
desotoguy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Greenwood SC Posts: 294	Re: Leather Steering Wheel Wrap Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) For the "do it myself" guy, check this link. http://www.thehogring.com/2011/04/25...teering-wheel/

05-28-2013, 10:54 AM	#7
Chris Nelson Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Poulsbo, WA. Posts: 356	Re: Leather Steering Wheel Wrap If you check your Hemmings, you will find a fellow in the Portland, Oregon. area that does just that. I have seen his ads in Hemmings and maybe in Street Rodder also.

05-28-2013, 09:10 PM	#8
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: Leather Steering Wheel Wrap Check the previous post on steering wheel covers and check the site for Wheelskins. I think that is what you need.

05-28-2013, 09:29 PM	#9
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 3,982	Re: Leather Steering Wheel Wrap Go to Wheelskins. They will make up any size you need. I had one made up for my 54 Ford and it fit perfect. You provide the dimensions.

05-29-2013, 09:01 PM	#10
1949FORD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coon Rapids,Minnesota Posts: 473	Re: Leather Steering Wheel Wrap Yeah i checked out wheelskins. i like that company, my friend bought a wrap from them and it looked and felt pretty good... but when it comes to wheel wraps, I'm a bit picky. ha ha i love the look and feel of the one in this thread https://fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=78257 (post 7) my dad had an old Chrysler van with wrap just like those. so I'm on the search for something almost exactly like that. But thanks everybody for your input! Much appreciated!! __________________ 1949 Ford Fordor 2001 GMC Sierra SLE Joshua Landvik

06-09-2013, 02:18 AM	#11
mike42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 1,605	Re: Leather Steering Wheel Wrap Hey '49...... I bought the Wheelskin kit for my '40 and wrapped the wheel yesterday. Very good quality and took about an hour to do. Really looks and feels good. Mike