News:

We have implemented a Photo Gallery for hosting images right here on SAACFORUM. Check the How-To in News from HQ

Main Menu

Steering wheel wood grain insert.

Started by Milo, February 20, 2022, 08:38:19 PM

Previous topic - Next topic

Milo

What have y'all used to freshen this up? I saw branda referenced a separate reproduction part in the center piece listing, but it's nowhere to be found on his site, nor any other of the usual sites.

Also, what is the correct way to attach the emblem? It works like my original was glued...?

Thanks!
1968 Shelby GT500 #685 Wimbledon White
1969 CJ Mach 1, R-code 4-speed Black Jade
1965 GT vert, A-code 4-speed Poppy Red
1974 Bronco 302, Auto, Sniper EFI, 4-disc, Ivy
1972 Bronco Coyote
1968 F-250 Camper Special 390

68blk500c

A little glue is what was originally used.  At least enough usually to break off the little studs when trying to remove the emblem.

69mach351w

What does the 68 Shelby look like? Photos?

Coralsnake

#3
The original "woodgrain" part was unique to Shelby. It was a vinyl appliqué stretched over thin aluminum with attaching tabs. The reproduction is molded plastic and has no mounting tabs.

As mentioned above, the emblem has small pegs and a little glue was used on the backside.
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

Milo

Thanks Pete. How do you go about replacing the wood appliqué? Is it just getting a patch and cutting to fit?
1968 Shelby GT500 #685 Wimbledon White
1969 CJ Mach 1, R-code 4-speed Black Jade
1965 GT vert, A-code 4-speed Poppy Red
1974 Bronco 302, Auto, Sniper EFI, 4-disc, Ivy
1972 Bronco Coyote
1968 F-250 Camper Special 390

Coralsnake

Not really, it was stretched and likely heated originally.
The original Influencer, check out www.thecoralsnake.com

Rickmustang

Cougar XR7s are close if you're looking. Woodgrain is different.
1965 G.T. 350
1967 Fairlane GT - 390 4-speed
1970 Mach 1 - 428CJ 4-speed/AC
1971 Mach 1 - 429CJ auto/AC
2005 Ford GT