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Leather re-wrap?

Posted: 16 Dec 2007 22:06
by terryjm1
I would like to have my steering wheel re-wrapped. Anyone know who does this?



Terry Merrell
St. Louis, MO

Posted: 16 Dec 2007 22:42
by Red
I'm not sure if there's any specialists in this sort of thing (especially in this 'chuck it out rather than repair it' disposable age), but probably your best bet for leather work would be a saddlery?
I used to know a saddler, and while his mainstay was saddles and horsey stuff, he used to turn his hand to all sorts of stuff - if it involved leather, he'd have a go.

Might be worth a try - the worst you'll get is a funny look!

Garry

1976 2.0 (soon to be 3.5!)FHC
http://reds-tr7.blogspot.com/

Posted: 17 Dec 2007 00:50
by Peter Nuss
The last time I had one priced to re-wrap, it was about $400 from a speciality shop in the US. I threw it in the trash and bought a new one from the Roadster Factory.

TR8

Posted: 17 Dec 2007 03:11
by Rich in Vancouver
If you have a Tandy Leather store in your area check them out.
They may be able to show you how to do it yourself, and they certainly have the supplies you would need. Failing that they probably know someone who could do the job for you.

Richard

1975 TR7 ACL764U
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Posted: 19 Dec 2007 01:28
by Johnluss
Hi! I have done mine with real leather bought from a local fur coat shop. I have remove the old one and cut the new one the same shape. The only thing that did not work perfectly is the joint but it is ok.

Posted: 19 Dec 2007 19:27
by KRenken
I covered mine with a custom made leather cover by Wheelskins. www.wheelskins.com

Kimmit

1980 DHC
GM 3.8 v6 fi
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