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Best Steering Wheel Cover, Stitch on for 914 |
Pierce |
Jun 3 2021, 11:45 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 4-June 18 From: Gadsden, AL Member No.: 22,191 Region Association: South East States |
What is the best leather steering wheel cover for a 914 that can be purchased and stitched on by me?
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windforfun |
Jun 3 2021, 05:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,833 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
I used two different sized Wheel Skin covers over the original leather. I thoroughly cleaned the original leather, then attached the smaller cover, then attached the larger cover & stitched it up according to the supplied directions. I didn't stitch up the inner cover. The sandwich looks & feels fantastic.
The cover offered by AA is poorly made (too many needle holes that aren't perfectly matched from front to rear in number of holes) & requires old leather removal. I ordered one of these & returned it. The leather was really thin too. I've used Wheel Skin covers many times over the years. They're easy to install as long as you don't tangle up the thick waxed nylon thread for the stitching. There's also an internal thicker nylon thread in the glued edges that prevents ripping the leather. BTW, this design is also patented. They're made out here in Berkeley CA. |
bbrock |
Jun 3 2021, 06:47 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Stay away from Alan Gun kits too. The kit would have been very nice if the holes didn't look like they were punched by a drunken monkey. I made mine work but it took a LOT of patience and extra effort. I do like the felt padding under leather of their RS kit but not worth the extra frustration.
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jims914 |
Jun 3 2021, 08:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: 11-March 11 From: Tempe,AZ Member No.: 12,816 Region Association: Southwest Region |
What is the best leather steering wheel cover for a 914 that can be purchased and stitched on by me? Check out Allan Gun 7027 West Broward Blvd . #292 Plantation Florida 33317 Toll free 1.800 780 4500 Tel 954 474 4277 Email agla@gate.net Whatsapp 954 298 2486 Facebook @ Custom Steering Wheels I have done a number of wheels and have been very satisfied. CUSTOM RESTORATION LEATHER STEERING |
mepstein |
Jun 3 2021, 09:03 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,312 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I purchased an Allen Gun kit years ago. Holes going off in every direction. Cheap leather. I gave it to my dog but she turned her nose away when she saw the poor quality.
Dallas custom isn't always 100% perfect but they do a very nice job at a fair price. I've done a half dozen wheels with them and they continue to be my go to. Oh, AG took months and many emails to actually send me my kit. |
Pierce |
Jun 5 2021, 05:25 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 4-June 18 From: Gadsden, AL Member No.: 22,191 Region Association: South East States |
I used two different sized Wheel Skin covers over the original leather. I thoroughly cleaned the original leather, then attached the smaller cover, then attached the larger cover & stitched it up according to the supplied directions. I didn't stitch up the inner cover. The sandwich looks & feels fantastic. The cover offered by AA is poorly made (too many needle holes that aren't perfectly matched from front to rear in number of holes) & requires old leather removal. I ordered one of these & returned it. The leather was really thin too. I've used Wheel Skin covers many times over the years. They're easy to install as long as you don't tangle up the thick waxed nylon thread for the stitching. There's also an internal thicker nylon thread in the glued edges that prevents ripping the leather. BTW, this design is also patented. They're made out here in Berkeley CA. Thank you for the information! |
windforfun |
Jun 5 2021, 07:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,833 Joined: 17-December 07 From: Blackhawk, CA Member No.: 8,476 Region Association: None |
I used two different sized Wheel Skin covers over the original leather. I thoroughly cleaned the original leather, then attached the smaller cover, then attached the larger cover & stitched it up according to the supplied directions. I didn't stitch up the inner cover. The sandwich looks & feels fantastic. The cover offered by AA is poorly made (too many needle holes that aren't perfectly matched from front to rear in number of holes) & requires old leather removal. I ordered one of these & returned it. The leather was really thin too. I've used Wheel Skin covers many times over the years. They're easy to install as long as you don't tangle up the thick waxed nylon thread for the stitching. There's also an internal thicker nylon thread in the glued edges that prevents ripping the leather. BTW, this design is also patented. They're made out here in Berkeley CA. Thank you for the information! You're welcome. You might be able to find Wheel Skins at your local auto parts store, but the 914 wheel is a little "odd" in size. This is really why I had to use two of them to get a nice feeling tight fit. Measure the outer diameter & the grip diameter & I think you'll conclude that you'll need the slightly smaller grip diameter cover & the slightly larger one if you want to go with stock off-the-shelf covers. |
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