Gauging Interest- Wheel Cover Kit, for the 380mm wheel, like yours |
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Gauging Interest- Wheel Cover Kit, for the 380mm wheel, like yours |
brer |
Jun 20 2007, 12:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
I recently recovered my stock wheel with an AGA leather kit. It looks alright, but when I compare it to my 914-6 leather wheel I have it looks... well, cheap. The leather is not the same grade, or texture. It does not align the I would like and there were issued with hole count.
So, I'm wondering if it would be worth it to unstich my -6 wheel (has some thread issues anyway) and make a template, correct hole count and spacing and all, from this original cover. I have a leathersmith in my family, so most of the issues I can sidestep I think, but the question right now is do I sacrifice a nice original patina wheel for the cause? what do you think? what would you pay? |
brer |
Jun 20 2007, 03:53 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
I can also provide detailed photos of the stitching on my original wheel as I undo it.
The hard part is forming the spoke portions, the original wheel looks like its press formed, or stretched at that point before stitched. I'll consult with my local /6 pal and see what he thinks. We have been talking about this for awhile. Then I'll figure out what a good price might be. Still... what do you think its worth? see the AGA cover in my blog. |
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