leather steering wheel

enjenjo · March 31, 2014, 07:49:26 PM

how hard is it to leather wrap a steering wheel?

WZ JUNK · March 31, 2014, 07:57:52 PM

Quote from: "enjenjo"how hard is it to leather wrap a steering wheel?

I have studied this some. I do not think it is to hard. I have a book with some information.

I will try to call you tomorrow. Today was crazy.

John

WZ JUNK · April 01, 2014, 10:00:34 AM

Have a look at these.

http://www.thehogring.com/auto-upholstery-forum/auto-upholstery-forum-group4/auto-upholstery-tutorials-forum6/how-to-cover-a-steering-wheel-by-jpm-thread273/

http://www.thehogring.com/2011/04/25/west-coast-customs-how-to-expertly-wrap-a-steering-wheel/

http://www.thehogring.com/2012/10/13/how-to-hand-stitch-a-steering-wheel-cover/

John

enjenjo · April 01, 2014, 11:40:02 AM

Very helpful john. Thank you

Carnut · April 01, 2014, 02:36:35 PM

Well don't know if this is what is being asked, but I've put 'leather wrap' kit installs on several of my steering wheel's. If that is what you are asking it's gotta be easy because I was able to do it.

My 40 Ford

My 61 Chrysler

enjenjo · April 01, 2014, 03:23:50 PM

QuoteWell don't know if this is what is being asked, but I've put 'leather wrap' kit installs on several of my steering wheel's. If that is what you are asking it's gotta be easy because I was able to do it.

Where did you get the kits, that looks pretty good.

Carnut · April 01, 2014, 04:47:06 PM

Heh, heh, well as usual everything I've done is about 20yrs+ old.

The brand is https://www.wheelskins.com/ but I got them thru J.C. WHitney back in the day.

I think the ones I got fit perfectly for the wheel size I ordered.

I used a simple lacing stitch and over a couple of installations I went out and bought some better leather sewing needles to do the stitching.

There are better and more professional types of stitching and threads that could be used to make them look even more 'factory' in style.

enjenjo · April 01, 2014, 06:40:30 PM

thanks, I'll look into that, it looks like a good site

idrivejunk · April 01, 2014, 07:46:21 PM

I haven't been able to find leather wraps anywhere you can walk into yet this century. Seems those awful slip-on rings are whats socially acceptable now. Not for me. Last time I wrapped one was around 1998 and it wasn't difficult, came out great but they sure have to fit right to look nice.