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Friday, September 13, 2013

FORD 1955 PEARL WHEEL

Pearl plasticised in white and custom red ( torch red)



wheel as presented

CHEVROLETTE 1954 IVORY PEARL WHEEL

It took about 5 1/2 months to build.
 Bare metal sand blasted, rotisserie,body off chassis build. Every nut and bolt stripped from shell.

Ivory pearl wheel fitted.

Dion's Girl



steering wheel & knobs in ivory pearl



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.