Join Shelby Forums Today

My wood steering wheel needs refinishing..

Discussion in '1965-1970 Shelby Mustang GT350 & GT500' started by Edward66GT350, Apr 4, 2006.

  1. Apr 4, 2006 #1
    Edward66GT350

    Edward66GT350 Well-Known Member

    Age:
    66
    Posts:
    126
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2004
    contact info needed for a steering wheel refinisher. Someone was advertising their sevices on ebay recently. Any info appreciated.
    The chrome on the hub is flaking, spokes need polishing and wood needs refinishing.
    TIA
     
    Edward66GT350, Apr 4, 2006
    Edward66GT350, Apr 4, 2006
    #1
  2. Apr 5, 2006 #2
    SFM 5025

    SFM 5025 Active Member

    Posts:
    41
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Jul 20, 2005
    SFM 5025, Apr 5, 2006
    SFM 5025, Apr 5, 2006
    #2
  3. Apr 5, 2006 #3
    dwdshelby

    dwdshelby Active Member

    Age:
    59
    Posts:
    37
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Jun 10, 2005
    I had Bill Herndon at Pony Warhouse do mine - it took some time and was not cheap but turned out great - color, originality including the little black rubber pieces where the wood meets with the spokes.

    I have used Jim for various things as well and I'm sure he would do a good job.
     
    dwdshelby, Apr 5, 2006
    dwdshelby, Apr 5, 2006
    #3
  4. Apr 5, 2006 #4
    Lugnut

    Lugnut Well-Known Member

    Age:
    64
    Posts:
    46
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Aug 4, 2005
    Location:
    Corpus Christi, Texas
    The 67 SAAC registrar Dave Matthews recommended Automotive Specialties to me and the result was AWESOME. Very fairly priced too. Their number is 813-623-6968. They've done quite a few Shelby wheels evidently.
     
    Lugnut, Apr 5, 2006
    Lugnut, Apr 5, 2006
    #4
  5. Apr 5, 2006 #5
    daltondavid

    daltondavid Well-Known Member

    Age:
    62
    Posts:
    925
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2004
    Location:
    Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania
    I just got mine back yesterday from Jeff Stephens in New York. he restored several that have been on eBay recently. what kind of wheel do you have that is Chromed??
     
    daltondavid, Apr 5, 2006
    daltondavid, Apr 5, 2006
    #5
  6. Apr 5, 2006 #6
    cougar

    cougar Well-Known Member

    Age:
    83
    Posts:
    141
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2004
    Location:
    Wister OK
    Jim Cowles also recommended Automotive Specialties to me. Call them, you will like what you hear. They will tell you that when they get your wheel they will tell you what it will cost. The price on mine was great[less than $400] and the wheel looked like new.They do awesome work.
     
    cougar, Apr 5, 2006
    cougar, Apr 5, 2006
    #6
  7. Apr 5, 2006 #7
    Edward66GT350

    Edward66GT350 Well-Known Member

    Age:
    66
    Posts:
    126
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2004
    Thanks to everyone for the info.
    I have the optional wood steering wheel for 1966 GT350's. It is pictured on pages 54,55,59 and 65 in Tom Corcoran's book "Shelby Mustang". Notice the chrome hub.
    1967 wood wheels had the brushed stainless steel hub and black spoke tabs, see page 81.
    Ed
     
    Edward66GT350, Apr 5, 2006
    Edward66GT350, Apr 5, 2006
    #7
  8. Apr 6, 2006 #8
    OVERRIDE

    OVERRIDE Well-Known Member

    Age:
    69
    Posts:
    223
    Likes Received:
    4
    Joined:
    Dec 21, 2004
    Location:
    elgin il
    Hi Lugnut

    Is that the right phone number? It is no longer in service.

    Thank You
    Mike
     
    OVERRIDE, Apr 6, 2006
    OVERRIDE, Apr 6, 2006
    #8
  9. Apr 6, 2006 #9
    cougar

    cougar Well-Known Member

    Age:
    83
    Posts:
    141
    Likes Received:
    0
    Joined:
    Dec 26, 2004
    Location:
    Wister OK
    The contact information for Automotive Specialties:

    Automotive specialties
    Anthony Orlando
    857 Nine Times Rd
    Pickens, SC 29671-9236
    (864) 878-1472
     
    cougar, Apr 6, 2006
    cougar, Apr 6, 2006
    #9

Share This Page