Re: [Chrysler300] Steering Wheel Restoration

["Roger Schaaf" <obiwan10@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Val:

As I noted in my original missive, Dennis Crooks had on display a 300 wheel
for I believe was for 59 to 61 300's.  Someone correct me if they are not
all the same.  Quality was outstanding but price was 900.00.  I noted other
Chrysler wheels that were originally built with a somewhat
transparent/translucent appearance that he also displayed.  They were shown
next to someone else's repro's.  The difference in quality was substantial.

John:  Mr. Crooks did tell me that it was a Windson wheel and mentioned the
lack of chroming on these wheels.  However he said that the base wheel from
the Windsor was just fine for his needs to build a correct 300 wheel.  He
will create the metal components and chrome them for his repro wheel.  But
again 2000.00 is a tough nut but for the perfectionist with Jay Leno's
money...............  Still would love to see sill plates as a club project.
Have not seen too many projects for the 55/56's over the 20 or 30 years that
I have been a club member.

Wonder what you all would pay for them.  I figure that I would be happy at 3
to 5  hundred for a set.

Roger Schaaf
300 B Northern Calif.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Val Jeffers" <edward1108@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "Johnl" <john@xxxxxxxxx>; <barber@xxxxxxxxx>; "Chrysler 300 list
service" <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>; "Roger Schaaf"
<obiwan10@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2004 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Steering Wheel Restoration


Well its finally time to get my G steering wheel done. I know its been
discussed here over & over and I apologize for having to ask..... but who
does the best job without having to take out a bank loan ?

Thanks,


Val Jeffers
Johnl <john@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Roger & Rich,

I wanted to reply to this yesterday, but simply ran out of time.  I will add
some comments below regarding my experiences in restoring steering wheels.
The site I'm listing did my Imperial wheel which is the same as any '55 or
'56 NYer, 300 or Imperial.  Windsor's do not have the chrome thumb grips.
http://www.kochs.com/

These folks do Volkswagen primarily.  The did a beautiful job on my black
with white grips and did not remove the chrome grips because they were in
good condition.  There are no gaps as they have all been filled in right up
to the chrome rings and look perfect.  I think the cost for this was around
$300 and the turn around time was quick.  We even provided them with a
sample of the white and they duplicated it perfectly.  The wheel is now over
two years old and looks like the day it came out of their box.  I've never
done it, but I'm told the chrome thumb grips are easily removed with a screw
driver or punch from the back side and they simply pop off.  Once replated
they can be epoxied back on.

Hope you find this information of some use.

John Lazenby
Southern California, just minutes from Disneyland
1955 Chrysler New Yorker Deluxe Town & Country
1955 Imperial Newport
1955 Chrysler C300
1956 Chrysler 300B
1957 Chrysler 300C Coupe
1960 Chrysler 300F Coupe
1963  Volkswagen Beetle



----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Roger Schaaf" <obiwan10@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <barber@xxxxxxxxx>; "Chrysler 300 list service"
<chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2004 2:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Steering Wheel Restoration


> Good timing Rich.  This past weekend I attended the Goodguys meet(a huge
> show with numerous major vendors and their tractor/trailer displays).
> Steering Wheel Restoration had a booth their and I spoke at length with
the
> owner Mr. Crooks, in particular steering wheels for 55 and 56 300's.  I
had
> discussed this with him last year at Barrett Jackson and he had told me
that
> his problem in creating this wheel(a very difficult one I may add because
of
> the stainless and chrome dress ups) was finding a perfect wheel as a basis
> for a mold.
>
> He now says that he has one(acquired at Hot August Nites in Reno.  Says a
> find 56 Windsor sale for 1,500.00.  He axed to buy the wheel only, was
> turned down so bought the car and told the owner that once the wheel was
> removed that he could have it back.  The owner declined his generous offer
> to keep the car).
>
> So he now has a wheel, says could probably have repro's done by next
Barrett
> Jackson in January of 05.  The cost is high but as the man once said, he
> knows the poker game is rigged but it is the only one in town.  The price
> will be roughly 2000.00 each.
>
> I am uncertain if the 55 and 56's are the same, but I suspect so.
>
> His quality is by far the best that I have seen.  He had display models at
> the show of  59 and 60 Chryslers and some other years.  I think that
> 59/60/61?? was only about 900.00.  Yes I know I said "only".  I would love
> to have one for my B but 2 big ones is a lot of dough.  Perhaps if enough
> interest we could order a number of them at a discount.
>
> Check him out at www.qualityrestorations.com
>
> Now for the sill plates.......................
>
> Roger Schaaf
> 300 B Calyfornia
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Rich Barber" <barber@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: "Chrysler 300 list service" <chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sunday, August 29, 2004 3:41 PM
> Subject: [Chrysler300] Steering Wheel Restoration
>
>
> I have the black & tan steering wheel off my 1955 C-300 and have
> identifed one restoration contractor.  If you have had a wheel
> successfully restored for a reasonable price, I would appreciate any
> leads.  Also, if you have restored one yourself, I would appreciate on
> hearing how you did it and how it came out.  Mine is not all that bad
> and I might try it myself if the right stuff and technique can be
> identified.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Rich Barber
> Brentwood, CA
> C-300
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