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Friday, September 13, 2013

JAGUAR 1948 STEERING WHEEL RESTORATION

As presented


dismantled for polish & re- chrome

complete with new faux rivets. Plasticised in original type black plastic.


HOLDEN FE/FC STEERING WHEEL- DUAL COLOURS

Wheel complete, pearl plasticised in regency red & subtle black marble.


Kathi's pride & joy!

wheel as presented.

CADILLAC 1958 STEERING WHEEL

Wheel completed - pearl plasticised in dual custom colours.

non flash photo



Wheel with upholstery samples for colour matching

As presented

Parts removed for re- chrome.

CHRYSLER WINDSOR 1958 STEERING WHEEL

As presented

Pearl plasticised in dual colours- yellow matched to sample

Thanks Lizzie & Rod for sharing your photos- Lizzie's handy-work.





AEC TRAMWAYS BUS

AEC Tramways bus wheel- first pearled  in the early 1950's

Wheel stripped and cleaned.



Pearl plasticised in original Tramways green

Ready for another 60 years!

Typical Melbourne Tramways bus- restored.

Friday, August 30, 2013

LINCOLN 1956 PEARL STEERING WHEEL

Lincoln wheel as presented.
Ready for repairs.
Parts separated for chroming.

Wheel complete with newly chromed centre.
Pearl finish in custom blue, matched to sample.

Non flash mode.


AEC TRUCK STEERING WHEEL REBUILD

As presented. One of a number of AEC wheels that we received requiring a total rebuild.
Quite a challenge, owner was desperate, because he couldn't find another for his truck.
 

Salvaging what little I could of this wheel.

New rim fitted, leaving sections of the original thickness on the spokes as a guide.

New centre beginning to take shape. My Dad's old lathe is invaluable!

Start of forming up the spokes. I used a two part epoxy with high tensile strength to sculpt the spokes.

Beginning to take shape - trick is to get the correct contours.

prepared and sealed ready for plastic top coat.

Wheel finished and ready for another 50 years.

Thursday, August 29, 2013

FORD 1937 COUPE



http://www.dailysparkstribune.com/view/full_story/23325044/article-Keeping-it-original




Steering wheel as presented.
Wheel dismantled and ready chroming of  parts.
 
Parts chromed and ready for reassembly


Wheel reformed and ready for pearl plasticised finish.


Wheel completed in custom colour pearl as eye-matched to sample.








Thanks to Larry and the boys at Hoots Rod and Customs in EL Mirage Arizona- for sharing these great shots taken by Mike Squire Photography.

                                             Happy owner Jim Bridgewater of Arizona