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Henry Floored · 07-29-2012, 09:16 AM

Hey gang I am interested in wrapping the rim of the steering wheel in my `41 Coupe for a couple reasons. First to make it a bit more "grippy" and increase it's gauge diameter so it's a little more comfortable (hopefully) to my nerve damaged hands. This car goes on plenty of long drives so I'd like to improve this aspect if possible. The second reason is because the rim of the wheel is fairly worn and cracked and I'd like to preserve what I still have till I can find a better wheel or refurbish this one.

I have seen some interesting wraps on some early stock cars and moonshine vehicles. In keeping with the flavor of my coupe I'd like to use the traditional materials and old methods to accomplish this. I would like to avoid the cheesy parts store covers. So friends if you know how it was done or better yet if you have some pics I can look at I would definately appreciate it. Thanks!

07-29-2012, 09:16 AM	#1
Henry Floored Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 611	Period correct way to wrap a steering wheel? Hey gang I am interested in wrapping the rim of the steering wheel in my `41 Coupe for a couple reasons. First to make it a bit more "grippy" and increase it's gauge diameter so it's a little more comfortable (hopefully) to my nerve damaged hands. This car goes on plenty of long drives so I'd like to improve this aspect if possible. The second reason is because the rim of the wheel is fairly worn and cracked and I'd like to preserve what I still have till I can find a better wheel or refurbish this one. I have seen some interesting wraps on some early stock cars and moonshine vehicles. In keeping with the flavor of my coupe I'd like to use the traditional materials and old methods to accomplish this. I would like to avoid the cheesy parts store covers. So friends if you know how it was done or better yet if you have some pics I can look at I would definately appreciate it. Thanks!