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> steering wheel reconditioned, Have a new leather cover sewn on
akp2002
post Mar 11 2021, 01:56 PM
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I am looking to see if anyone knows where I can have a new leather wrap put on my steering wheel. Is there a kit for this?
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post Mar 11 2021, 02:03 PM
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Dallas Custom Steering Wheel does exquisite work.
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post Mar 11 2021, 02:34 PM
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Dallas Custom Steering Wheel does exquisite work.

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) They’ve done a half dozen wheels for me.
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post Mar 11 2021, 02:44 PM
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If you decide to attempt yourself, insure your kit or strap you purchase is for correct diameter of the wheel. I didn't the first attempt, got too big and well, it was good practice when the right width showed up.

Only issues I had doing it myself was tucking under the rubber center if you have the stock wheel.

Locally I have used guys who did seats for motorcycles they understand curves and shapes better than the basic shop to recover your sofa.
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post Mar 11 2021, 05:41 PM
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I purchased a kit from Redline a couple of years ago and installed it myself. I found out that they are in located in Poland after ordering but it arrived quickly. Nice quality. First time attempting this and it was not too difficult. I used the padded kit.

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post Mar 11 2021, 05:56 PM
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These DIY kits are dependent on how well the kit is sized and cut. If done correctly by the company, it's not too bad of a job. Does take some time and effort but you can get a good result.

If the size and cutting are off from the company, it's a nightmare. IMHO
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post Mar 11 2021, 07:58 PM
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Another vote for Dallas Custom
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post Mar 11 2021, 08:16 PM
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I purchased a kit from Redline a couple of years ago and installed it myself. I found out that they are in located in Poland after ordering but it arrived quickly. Nice quality. First time attempting this and it was not too difficult. I used the padded kit.

https://www.redlinegoods.com/SteeringWheelC...ASAAEgJD8PD_BwEAttached Image


I think Car-bone does those wheels. I remember someone sending one in to get wrapped and being very disappointed by the non stock seams on the diameter of the wheel.
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post Mar 11 2021, 10:32 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Mar 11 2021, 06:16 PM) *

QUOTE(Brian Fuerbach @ Mar 11 2021, 06:41 PM) *

I purchased a kit from Redline a couple of years ago and installed it myself. I found out that they are in located in Poland after ordering but it arrived quickly. Nice quality. First time attempting this and it was not too difficult. I used the padded kit.

https://www.redlinegoods.com/SteeringWheelC...ASAAEgJD8PD_BwEAttached Image


I think Car-bone does those wheels. I remember someone sending one in to get wrapped and being very disappointed by the non stock seams on the diameter of the wheel.


I wouldn't like the looks of those seams either!
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post Mar 11 2021, 10:36 PM
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The seams are not stock looking but neither is the interior matching color I went with. The seams really do help with hand grip in hard corners though.
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post Mar 12 2021, 04:02 AM
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Another vote for Dallas Custom !!
They did a great job on mine.
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post Mar 12 2021, 11:50 AM
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Another vote for Dallas Custom !!
They did a great job on mine.



Thanks everyone, I love this site!

Definitely going with Dallas Custom!
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post Mar 12 2021, 11:52 AM
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Thanks for all the responses.
I am going with Dallas Custom though Brian your interior looks great. Going to do the interior in the same color.
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post Mar 25 2021, 10:04 AM
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Just got pictures back from Dallas Steering Wheel. It looks brand new. Fast turn around too!
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post Mar 25 2021, 10:36 AM
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Just got pictures back from Dallas Steering Wheel. It looks brand new. Fast turn around too!
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Hi Alan - I recognize that steering wheel! Glad you got it recovered. Looks fantastic. Hopefully their shipping goes a little more smoothly.

- Bryan (ebay)
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post Mar 25 2021, 01:05 PM
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Great looking wheel akp2002!
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post Mar 25 2021, 05:23 PM
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They did mine as well. Great job for sure.
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post Mar 25 2021, 06:17 PM
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May have to have mine redone professionally. If you dont mind sharing, what did it cost?
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post Mar 25 2021, 07:02 PM
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May have to have mine redone professionally. If you dont mind sharing, what did it cost?


Dallas charges 400-600 depending on options
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post Mar 25 2021, 07:23 PM
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Late 2019, my costs were as follows - love how it turned out.

The cost to recover your 1974 Porsche 914 steering wheel to factory's specification with some options available is.
- Wheel $399 (premium solid black leather).
- Extra 1/8" padding $75 (to make it thick as original RS, RSR wheels).
- Colored/Style stitching (no extra charge).
- Shipping $30 (ConUS) or $75 (International).
Turn around time about 4-5 days.

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