IML: Steering Wheel Repair Source

[Henry Hopkins <hhrp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Are we talking 1956 Chrysler and Imperial steering wheels??  If so, 
Dennis Crooks at 858-271-7374, 13983 Humo Dr., Poway, CA 92064  has now 
a mold made for these wheels using our NOS one we loaned to him.  If you 
want perfection, DEnnis is the guy.  This includes taking apart the 
wheel, removing the chrome, yes, chrome, little grips on the side, 
having the pieces rechromed and then putting the whole thing back 
together.  He will confer with you on the color tint for the wheel 
itself.  We will be using one we purchased on a 56 300B that is just 
finishing up.  Believe the cost is $2,000, maybe more.  Can't remember 
if the $2000 was the special price because we loaned him the wheel for 
the mold. 

Anyway, there you have it.  He's also done a wheel for our 60F a few 
years ago.  You'll see Dennis at Barrett-Jackson displaying his samples 
if you attend that auction.  Very pleasant, helpful guy.

Henry Hopkins
60 Imperial

PAUL WENTINK wrote:
> The chrome bands on either side of the white hand grips are metal.
>
> Paul W.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jeff Cantor <jcantor791@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: IML <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Fri, 18 Jan 2008 6:00 pm
> Subject: IML: Steering Wheel Repair - Thanks!
>
>
> Thanks to everyone for the suggestions.  The Eastwood kit looks very 
> complete but I like the cost savings of using the PC-7 epoxy.  At some 
> point when I have more time, I'll tackle this project.  Unfortunately 
> with less than two weeks until the show opens - we're doing a 
> production of Driving Miss Daisy - I won't have the time to fill in 
> the cracks before using the wheel as part of the set.  I am looking 
> forward to using this spare wheel for practice before addressing the 
> cracks on the one in the car.
>
>
>
> One other question:  Are the chrome parts of the wheel rim - the two 
> bands on either side of the two white grooved grips - actually chrome 
> plated metal or are they simply another type of plastic?
>
>
>
>
> Jeff
>
> '56 Sedan
>
> Trenton, NJ
> =
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