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Old 07-10-2007, 07:44 AM
6alfas 6alfas is offline
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Originally Posted by pathung View Post
I was putzing around with my Sprint yesterday, and noted that the steering wheels has chunks of bakelite missing in two places! I have a feeling that this will be very difficult to repair (if not impossible), and possibly replace. Is there a source for reproduction Sprint steering wheels?
Reoriginals sells a complete steering wheel (includes horn ring, horn button, etc.) for $900. Good wheels also show up on ebay on an infrequent basis. Another option is to have it restored. There's a firm in Arizona which is quite famous for restoring steering wheels. You can find them listed in Hemmings or a google serach would most likely find them as well. If you want to do it yourself, Eastwood sells a kit.


My Sprint is also a transition car, 1493 08635, build date March 18, 1959. Sold to Hoffman Motors, spent it's life in California until I brought it to Colorado in 2004. Originally Orchid White with Blue/Gray interior. Now resale red with Carmen Red and Gray vinyl interior scheme. Off the road since 1975. Hoping to get it back on the road before it turns 50........

Chuck
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