Steering wheels

Post by **Sir Chad** » 12 Aug 2007, 10:48

Anyone got any top tips on refurbishing the orignal steering wheel OR are there any other ones that fit? Need to stick to same diameter as the missus can't cope with a smaller one, we don't have power steering.
Chad
'84 Bus.

Post by **skell** » 13 Aug 2007, 12:02

what's up with it? trouble with your horn ring? 10-15 quid second hand, can pick you one up at vanfest if you're not sorted by then, i'll check me garage too, but I think the one in there is foobarred....

Post by **Sir Chad** » 13 Aug 2007, 13:13

wotcha skell,
the rim is deteriorating, got a bit damp when I left the sunroof open and it went all sticky, I was wondering if you can wrap them in grip tape, racket or handlebar type thing?? Need something that won't let go mid-corner.

Post by **skell** » 14 Aug 2007, 12:41

the one in my garage is ok apart from the horn ring, I'll check tonight to see if it is removable, if it is I'll get the steering wheel over to you.

Post by **PEET** » 14 Aug 2007, 15:06

Or get a quote from an auto trimmer to have it recovered in the plush leather of your choice...

Post by **Ian Hulley** » 14 Aug 2007, 16:20

skell wrote:I'll check tonight to see if it is removable, if it is I'll get the steering wheel over to you.

It is

My Caravelle one was fecked and I swapped it fer the one off the skinny original.

Ian.

Post by **Sir Chad** » 14 Aug 2007, 19:21

PEET wrote:Or get a quote from an auto trimmer to have it recovered in the plush leather of your choice...

Hi PEET, crossed my mind as something to investigate after I've done the 200 more important things to do on the van, being a local lad can you recommend any? I found some 410mm mountney look wheels on web/ebay but price is hefty.
Chad,
p.s. have you spotted me in Crawley yet, the bus is poo brown (soon to be orange)

Skell I'll take you up on that offer, cheers mate, you can have a laugh at my pony attempt at paint prep.

Post by **skell** » 17 Aug 2007, 18:43

chad, yep horn ring does indeed come off, its just a normal skinny transporter one, not even the slightly nicer one from a later velle.

just about to start prepping mine, only got one panel to replace rest is sound, but i've been slowed down by a vasectomy this week..

pm me or give me a bell about pick up/drop off of the steering wheel, I am able to drive again now!

Post by **VWCamperfan** » 17 Aug 2007, 21:30

skell wrote:but i've been slowed down by a vasectomy this week..

Thats it... I'm off!!! :run