Steering Wheel Restoration Projects

Austin Seven 1929

Refurbishing this classic steering wheel presented a minor challenge as it had fine hairline cracks. We dismantled the spokes from the rim and removed the original plastic coating, replacing with a gloss black finish. The refinish of this steering wheel is now good for another 86 years!
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Bentley 1927 Speed Six

There were fine hairline cracks throughout this classic steering wheel so we dismantled wheel for re- chrome.  We handmade new centre rivets and applied by hand  coats of original black plastic coating to rim. Among a string of other awards, this Bentley received best in show at the RACV Motorclassica Concours d’Elegance and Classic Motor...
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Boat steering wheel

With specifications this Steering wheel was hand built as a proto type for a retro boat company in the Netherlands. Logo represented the name of each of the three owners.    
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Bristol 401

Steering wheel from a 1953 Bristol. Rebuilt from skeleton frame, all contours and finger grips as original. Hand plasticised in gloss black. Customer to arrange re- leather of spokes.
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Bristol 410

This Bristol 410 was originally known as the ‘smugglers car’ and was imported from Canada. As part of its steering wheel restoration we refurbished the leather, which was already in good order, and replasticised in gloss black. The happy owners are John & Virginia Keighley of NSW.
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Buick 1936

Vintage steering wheel requiring urgent attention. Broken spokes replaced and wheel plasticised in gloss black. A temporary centre hub used while original was away being re-chromed. Thank you to very proud owner Kim for photos of His magnificent Buick.  
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Buick 1937/38′ Australian Army

Steering wheel is from an Australian Army vehicle. Australian assembled/ American Vehicles, were often hybrid in nature due to the limited availability of  stock parts. This particular steering wheel was in fact from a 1938 Buick and had a centre horn button from a 1937 Buick. Complete rebuild from original frame. Replacement button surround made...
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Buick 1941

This 1941 steering wheel is from an executive 2 door Buick Sedanette coupe. It was meticulously repaired, shrunken rim thickened and plasticised in a shade of classic cream. The centre horn surround had disintegrated so a replica was made to match the rim. Thank you to very proud owners, Fiona and Michael Schenco for the...
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Buick Special 1938

Vintage steering wheel sent “down Under” from the USA. Steering wheel required a total rebuild restoration, including new spokes and hand enameling of the centre horn button. Wheel colour matched to reproduction gear knob as supplied. Thank you to ” Glen T ” of Connecticut USA for the follow up photos of his pride and...
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Cadillac 1934

Vintage steering wheel requiring restoration. Wheel dismantled, parts re-chromed. Horn button refurbished, final hand plasticise in gloss black.
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