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bputhuff · 12-10-2010, 01:40 PM

I have a very rough steering wheel to be restored/recast.
The ads for Quality Restorations and Koch's both look impressive.
Has anyone out there used either one?
Any recommendations?
Thanks for your help.
Bob

19Fordy · 12-10-2010, 01:51 PM

I have used http://www.ask.com/web?l=dis&o=13992...6D+automobilia Not cheap, but excellent quality. Makes sure your restore all you chrome plated pieces BEFORE you have the steering wheel recast as they are "custom fit" and have to shipped with your steering wheel core. Call and speak with whomever you choose BEFORE you commit. Make sure the wheel color is mixed with the resin and not painted on after wheel is cast.

OldIron · 12-10-2010, 02:06 PM

I read a post on one of the forums the other day regarding Koch's. I think it may have been Shoeboxford. The poster was very happy with the work that Koch's had done and thought that they were fairly reasonable. Hope you can find the posting and that it helps. . . Chuck

OldIron · 12-10-2010, 02:12 PM

That posting was Novemeber 22, 2010 "Steering Wheel" on the Shoeboxford.com forum.

Lawson Cox · 12-10-2010, 02:36 PM

I have restored several steering wheels myself. some with large chunks out of it. It is not all that hard, just time consuming sometimes. I use PC7 and elbow grease.

Scott/Mn · 12-10-2010, 06:28 PM

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Bob, I used Koch's for my '36 banjo wheel about 15 years ago, and again for my '34 wheel 10 years ago. I have driven the '34 quite a bit, and both the steering wheels still look excellent today. Scott

bputhuff · 12-11-2010, 02:28 PM

Thanks for the input - You guys are the greatest!

rickb9ol · 12-11-2010, 02:59 PM

pf-7 good stuff

PeterC · 12-11-2010, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scott/Mn

Bob, I used Koch's for my '36 banjo wheel about 15 years ago, and again for my '34 wheel 10 years ago. I have driven the '34 quite a bit, and both the steering wheels still look excellent today. Scott

Scott/Mn - were the wheels painted or the color mixed in the recast?

Scott/Mn · 12-11-2010, 06:30 PM

Peter, I believe on the '36 banjo the wheel was recast in black but I painted it Benton gray to match my dashboard. The '34 wheel was in pretty good shape so it was repaired by Koch's and repainted semi gloss black, looks very authentic. Scott

1938 Woody Cape Cod · 12-12-2010, 09:45 AM

If its not too bad, check out this months "street rodder" mag.....bob

12-10-2010, 01:40 PM	#1
bputhuff Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 24	Steering Wheel Restoration I have a very rough steering wheel to be restored/recast. The ads for Quality Restorations and Koch's both look impressive. Has anyone out there used either one? Any recommendations? Thanks for your help. Bob

12-10-2010, 02:06 PM	#3
OldIron Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 32	Re: Steering Wheel Restoration I read a post on one of the forums the other day regarding Koch's. I think it may have been Shoeboxford. The poster was very happy with the work that Koch's had done and thought that they were fairly reasonable. Hope you can find the posting and that it helps. . . Chuck

12-10-2010, 02:12 PM	#4
OldIron Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 32	Re: Steering Wheel Restoration That posting was Novemeber 22, 2010 "Steering Wheel" on the Shoeboxford.com forum.

12-10-2010, 02:36 PM	#5
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Steering Wheel Restoration I have restored several steering wheels myself. some with large chunks out of it. It is not all that hard, just time consuming sometimes. I use PC7 and elbow grease.

12-10-2010, 06:28 PM	#6
Scott/Mn Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 138	Re: Steering Wheel Restoration Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Bob, I used Koch's for my '36 banjo wheel about 15 years ago, and again for my '34 wheel 10 years ago. I have driven the '34 quite a bit, and both the steering wheels still look excellent today. Scott

12-11-2010, 02:28 PM	#7
bputhuff Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 24	Re: Steering Wheel Restoration Thanks for the input - You guys are the greatest!

12-11-2010, 02:59 PM	#8
rickb9ol Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: devine texas Posts: 37	Re: Steering Wheel Restoration pf-7 good stuff

12-11-2010, 06:30 PM	#10
Scott/Mn Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Minnesota, USA Posts: 138	Re: Steering Wheel Restoration Peter, I believe on the '36 banjo the wheel was recast in black but I painted it Benton gray to match my dashboard. The '34 wheel was in pretty good shape so it was repaired by Koch's and repainted semi gloss black, looks very authentic. Scott

12-12-2010, 09:45 AM	#11
1938 Woody Cape Cod Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cape Cod Ma. Posts: 129	Re: Steering Wheel Restoration If its not too bad, check out this months "street rodder" mag.....bob