Author Topic: Deluxe wheel resto/fix  (Read 667 times)

Offline Hipo giddyup

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1201
  • There is no end to doing right. Giddyup!!!
Deluxe wheel resto/fix
« on: April 13, 2017, 02:45:09 PM »
I have one crack in my original 66' deluxe steering wheel and was looking for input on how to keep it from cracking any further. Curious to hear what others have used to restore cracks in their steering wheels or tips on how to preserve what I still have. Thanks for the input.
1967 Springtime Yellow Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Metuchen built, Nov. 17th 66'
1966 Sahara Beige Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, July 21st 66'
1964 1/2 Pagoda Green Coupe, 260 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, June 30th 64'
1966 GT350 Fastback clone, 289 HiPo, 725cfm Holley, 4spd, SanJose built, Nov 25th 65'

Offline CharlesTurner

  • Charles Turner
  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 7614
Re: Deluxe wheel resto/fix
« Reply #1 on: April 13, 2017, 07:30:27 PM »
The cause of the crack is the material contracting with heat/cold cycles.  The only real way to minimize any further cracking is to keep the wheel out of direct sunlight/hot conditions.

There are several epoxy options out there for filling the cracks.
Charles Turner - MCA/SAAC Judge
Concours Mustang Forum Admin

Offline dsielke

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 134
Re: Deluxe wheel resto/fix
« Reply #2 on: April 13, 2017, 07:35:14 PM »
I actually recently restored my original wheel.

http://www.concoursmustang.com/forum/index.php?topic=15704.0

I beveled the edges with a file to give a better surface to grip and used POR15 epoxy with a coloring agent. Here's hoping it lasts well. :)
6R09A138419: 1966 GT Fastback, Springtime Yellow
6R08T138429: 1966 Convertible, Tahoe Turquoise

Offline Hipo giddyup

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1201
  • There is no end to doing right. Giddyup!!!
Re: Deluxe wheel resto/fix
« Reply #3 on: April 14, 2017, 12:13:14 PM »
I remember that post now, very nice job. That's some good info that I will have to try to hopefully keep the crack subdued.  ;) This is on a car that I prefer driving so it will likely be in and out of the sun. 8)
1967 Springtime Yellow Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Metuchen built, Nov. 17th 66'
1966 Sahara Beige Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, July 21st 66'
1964 1/2 Pagoda Green Coupe, 260 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, June 30th 64'
1966 GT350 Fastback clone, 289 HiPo, 725cfm Holley, 4spd, SanJose built, Nov 25th 65'