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01 Plymouth'50 for cut down.jpg (125874 bytes) 02 Plymouth'50 for cut down.jpg (123885 bytes) 03 '50 Plymouth-Cutdown to 16in-Custom Orange & White Pearl 001.jpg (1169286 bytes) 04 '50 Plymouth-Cutdown to 16in-Custom Orange & White Pearl 002.jpg (1182524 bytes)

 1950 Plymouth steering wheel. Rim reduction from 18" to 16', rim thickened accordingly.  Pearl plasticised in duel colours, white and custom orange, chrome dress bands added.                                                                     

 

 

Shane- W.A.- '55 Chev- before.jpg (112191 bytes) Shane- W.A.- '55 Chev to 15in.& Ivory Pearl 001.jpg (118874 bytes) Shane- W.A.- '55 Chev to 15in.& Ivory Pearl 002.jpg (121734 bytes) 1955 Chev rim reduction from 18" to 15" diameter.

Plasticised in ivory pearl.

 

As well as restoring we also modify steering wheels to suit special needs or applications. The rim size can be reduced and we can thicken the rim as well. 

Holden FE-FC before for Legens Tenessee.jpg (127066 bytes) Holden FE-FC- Modified for Legen's- Tennessee 003.jpg (109760 bytes)  Holden FE-FC- Modified for Legen's- Tennessee 005.jpg (110064 bytes) Holden FE-FC- Modified for Legen's- Tennessee 002.jpg (119893 bytes) Holden FC 1958 steering wheel. Reduced in size from 16.5" to 14.5" , plasticised and primed prior to final colour.

We were commissioned by Steve Legens  of Legens Hot Rod Shop in Tennessee USA to modify this steering wheel needed for one of their projects at the time, the now very famous '41 Willys Hammer Head pick up owned by Seth Wagner of Illinois.

We thank Steve for sending through these photos and we were proud to play a very small but pivotal  role  in the building of this amazing machine.

 

41 Willys pickup 2.JPG (381760 bytes) 41 Willys pickup.jpg (334291 bytes) 41 Willys 016.jpg (250004 bytes) 41 Willys 008.jpg (272721 bytes) 41 Willys 001.jpg (246947 bytes) 41 Willys 004.jpg (541241 bytes) 41 Willys 013.jpg (246332 bytes)

 

 

01 Corey Wadley-  '53 Cadillac for Modif. to suit '50 trim 001.jpg (120879 bytes)  02 Corey Wadley-  '53 Cadillac for Modif. to suit '50 trim 003.jpg (113762 bytes)  03 Corey Wadley- '53 Cadillac- Third spoke added.jpg (128443 bytes)  04 Corey Wadley- '53 Cadillac- Third spoke added.jpg (130076 bytes)  05 Corey Wadley- '53 Cadillac- Modif. complete- Charcoal & White Pearl.jpg (110818 bytes) 06 Corey Wadley- '53 Cadillac- Modif. complete 003.jpg (118232 bytes)   1953 Cadillac wheel fitted to a '50 cadillac.jpg (1187697 bytes) 53 Cadillac steering wheel as presented. wheel was modified constructing  a third spoke to allow the wheel to fit a three spoke horn assembly for a 1950 Cadillac.

Final finish in a two tone format as original colour scheme,  Ivory pearl on side grips and charcoal marble finish on top and bottom of wheel.

Our thank you to Corey Wadley of Denver Colorado for sending us these photos of his wheel fitted to his Cadillac

 

Ford Banjo -Reduce 17.5in. to 15in.- Custom Midnight Blue Pearl 004.jpg (123219 bytes) Ford Banjo -Reduce 17.5in. to 15in.- Custom Midnight Blue Pearl 003.jpg (126316 bytes) Ford Banjo -Reduce 17.5in. to 15in.- Custom Midnight Blue Pearl 002.jpg (130470 bytes) Ford Banjo -Reduce 17.5in. to 15in.- Custom Midnight Blue Pearl 001.jpg (128142 bytes) 1939 Ford Banjo steering wheel, rim reduction to 15" and  thickened accordingly. Final finish in custom midnight blue marble.  

 

01 Chev '57 for reduction to 15.25in..jpg (109502 bytes) 02 Chev '57 for reduction to 15.25in..jpg (124192 bytes) 03 Chev '57 for reduct. to 15.25in.jpg (120908 bytes) Chev '57 for reduct. to 15.25in - Custom Red Pearl 003.jpg (115751 bytes) Chev '57 for reduct. to 15.25in - Custom Red Pearl 004.jpg (122009 bytes) Steve Gledhill '57 Chev 07.JPG (101556 bytes) 1957 Chev .

Steering wheel. Rim was reduced from 18" to 15.25"  and thickened accordingly, finger grips and contours replicated. finally plasticised in a pearl finish, custom red.

 

Steve Gledhill '57 Chev 06.JPG (100919 bytes)Steve Gledhill '57 Chev01.JPG (100916 bytes) Steve Gledhill '57 Chev 02.JPG (101352 bytes) Steve Gledhill '57 Chev 03.JPG (101702 bytes) Steve Gledhill '57 Chev 05.JPG (101990 bytes) Steve Gledhill '57 Chev 04.JPG (100882 bytes) Our sincere thank you to Steve Gledhill of Bassendean WA for sending us these progressive photos of his Chevy  and finally

 with the steering wheel fitted.

Triumph TR4 -reduction to 14in. 001.jpg (129514 bytes) Triumph TR4 -reduction to 14in. 002.jpg (132720 bytes) Triumph TR4 -reduction to 14in. 003.jpg (133198 bytes) Triumph TR4 -reduction to 14in.& finished in Custom Blue 004.jpg (125918 bytes) Triumph TR4 -reduction to 14in.& finished in Custom Blue 005.jpg (118477 bytes) Triumph TR4 -reduction to 14in.& finished in Custom Blue 006.jpg (123988 bytes) Triumph TR4 steering wheel. Rim diameter reduced in size from 16" to 14", original contours and finger grips replicated,  final plasticised coating in a custom dark blue .

 

01 Ansett-Pioneer (MCI) at 22in..jpg (114336 bytes) 02 Ansett Pioneer (MCI) dismantled for cut down.jpg (131136 bytes) 03 Ansett-Pioneer (MCI)  re-rimmed at 18in..jpg (129458 bytes) 05 Ansett Pioneer (MCI) finished at 18in..jpg (126573 bytes) 06 Ansett Pioneer (MCI) finished at 18in..jpg (118459 bytes) Ansett Pioneer Bus ( USA M.C.I.) Steering wheel reduced in diameter from 22" to 18". Final finish in a two tone pearl combination to match converted motor home interior.

            

Alan Creagh- Mustang for Cutdown.jpg (115603 bytes) Alan Creagh- Mustang finished 002.jpg (124580 bytes) Alan Creagh- Mustang finished 001.jpg (123092 bytes) Alan Creagh 65 Mustang reduced to 14 inches interior photo.JPG (473513 bytes) Alan Creagh 65 Mustang reduced to 14 inches interior photo 2.JPG (465967 bytes) Alan Creagh 65 Mustang reduced to 14 inches car photo.JPG (175209 bytes)Mustang 1966 Steering wheel, reduced in diameter from 16 " to 14" and pearl plasticised in custom blue to match car interior. Our sincere thank you to Alan Creagh of  Singleton NSW for sharing these photos of his Mustang and fitted wheel.

 

Holden FE-FC- stock 002.jpg (127066 bytes) Holden FE-FC- Modified for Legen's- Tennessee 003.jpg (109760 bytes) Holden FE-FC- Modified for Legen's- Tennessee 005.jpg (110064 bytes) Holden FE-FC- Modified for Legen's- Tennessee 002.jpg (119893 bytes)  Holden FC '59 steering wheel, reduced from 16.5" to 14.5".  Original contours and finger grips retained, wheel was then plasticised and primed ready for customers to coat  in their own colour choice, Spline was also modified by customer to suit Chev column. See the amazing end result.   41 Willys on the hot Rod page.

 http://www.legenshotrod.com

 

 

Ford'56-'59- typical before.jpg (120818 bytes) Ford '57- 18in.to 15.25in.-Regency Red Pearl- Jim Nolan- Indiana 006.jpg (132361 bytes) Ford '57- 18in.to 15.25in.-Regency Red Pearl- Jim Nolan- Indiana 005.jpg (127221 bytes) Ford '57- 18in.to 15.25in.-Regency Red Pearl- Jim Nolan- Indiana 004.jpg (116117 bytes)                                                                       

                                                                      

'57 Fairline cut down fitted 3.jpg (183526 bytes) '57 fairlane cut down fitted 2.jpg (270032 bytes)  '57 Ford Fairlane Jim Nolan Indiana USA.jpg (58939 bytes)  Ford Fairlane 1957 steering wheel. Rim was reduced from 18" to  15.25 ", contours and finger grips retained as original  and plasticised in Regency Red. Our sincere thank you to Jim Nolan of Indiana USA, for the photos of his Fairlane and it's  steering wheel, now back home and fitted.

 

Holden FC Kevin Jacobs '06 3.JPG (59022 bytes) Holden FC Kevin Jacobs '06 1.JPG (86835 bytes) Holden FC Kevin Jacobs '06 4.JPG (53068 bytes) Holden FC Kevin Jacobs '06 2.JPG (66281 bytes) Holden FC (GM Australia ) steering wheel rim reduced to 15", thickened to suit and pearl plasticised in charcoal. Our thanks to Kevin Jacobs of Mansfield Vic for sending us the great  photos  of his FC "Ute". 1st prize, modified FC, 1st prize modified exterior. Phillip Island nationals Easter 2006.

 

MGB '64 -for modif.- Pete Smith- Calif..jpg (126639 bytes) MGB '64 - Reduced to 14.75 in.- Pete Smith 001.jpg (113291 bytes) MGB '64 - Reduced to 14.75 in.- Pete Smith 002.jpg (113659 bytes) MGB '64 - Reduced to 14.75 in.- Pete Smith 004.jpg (118985 bytes) MGB '64 - Reduced to 14.75 in.- Pete Smith 005.jpg (124435 bytes)   MGB 1964,reduced from 16.5" to 14.75".  Rim thickened to suit and plasticised in gloss black.                                                                                                                  

 

Jaguar '57 MK1X - before-Colin Byrne.jpg (111081 bytes) Jaguar '57 MK1X- Reduced to 15 in.- Colin Byrne 003.jpg (117327 bytes) Jaguar '57 MK1X- Reduced to 15 in.- Colin Byrne 001.jpg (114609 bytes) Jaguar '57 MK1X- Reduced to 15 in.- Colin Byrne 002.jpg (120612 bytes)  Jaguar 1957 MK 1X rim reduction  from 18" to 15"  diameter, rim thickened marginally to suit. Plasticised gloss black finish.    

DSC01002.JPG (2151024 bytes) DSC01001.JPG (2472028 bytes) DSC00993.JPG (2327941 bytes) DSC00987.JPG (2327156 bytes)   Thank you to Colin Byrne of QLD  for the great photos of his Jag and it's modified steering wheel.

 

Holden FE-FC- Repair-Reduce to 15in & Custom pearl 001.jpg (110623 bytes) Holden FE-FC- Repair-Reduce to 15in & Custom pearl 002.jpg (118320 bytes) Holden FE-FC- Repair-Reduce to 15in & Custom pearl 005.jpg (130514 bytes) Holden FE-FC- Repair-Reduce to 15in & Custom pearl 003.jpg (115846 bytes) Holden FE-FC- Repair-Reduce to 15in & Custom pearl 004.jpg (133750 bytes)   Holden FC reduced from 18" to 15 "  and pearl plasticised to match car, two photos showing original horn button and two with custom centre.                                                                                                                                                   

Hudson '54-before modif..jpg (129340 bytes) Hudson '54 - reduce to 16in and custom colours 010.jpg (131575 bytes) 

!954 Hudson steering wheel, reduced down from 18" to 16"

The rear skirt of the wheel was extended, in order to fit appropriately to a modified column.
 
Wheel then hand plasticised and coloured in a two tone combination to match 1948 Coupe.

 our thanks to Paul  McKennariey of Qld Australia for  photos of his finished coupe.

Awarded top Radical Custom at the Street Rod Nationals held over Easter '05 at Southport QLD.

Ford '59 - before modif.- Knight.jpg (114425 bytes) Ford 59 - after reduce to 16in Ivory Pearl - Knight 002.jpg (110329 bytes)  '59 Ford, reduced by 2" and plasticised in Ivory Pearl

Willys- before modif..jpg (111085 bytes) Willys-White Pearl-Reduced to 15in 001.jpg (123534 bytes)  Willys,  reduced by 2" and pearl plasticised in white

Holden- FE-FC -before 001.jpg (128241 bytes) Holden FE-FC-Reduced to 15 in. 001.jpg (131704 bytes) Holden FC, rim reduction by 2" and hand plasticised in gloss black as original.

Ford '65 Galaxie-Reduced to 14.75 in. in orig. colour 003.jpg (538759 bytes) Ford Galaxie, rim reduction from 16" to 14.5" and hand plasticised as original.

Ford 49-50 -before.jpg (117259 bytes)  Ford'49-'50-reduced to 16in..jpg (131476 bytes)   Ford 49/ 50 rim reduced down to 16" and hand plasticised in gloss black .

Chev '55-'57-Reduced to 16 in.-Regency Red Pearl.jpg (541675 bytes) 55 /57 Chev, rim reduction to 16" and hand plasticised in Regency red pearl.

Ford Mustang 65-66 BEFORE.jpg (122423 bytes) Ford Mustang 65-66 -Reduced to 14in and Charcoal Pearl 001.jpg (118722 bytes) Ford Mustang 65-66 -Reduced to 14in and Charcoal Pearl 002.jpg (127419 bytes) Ford Mustang 65-66 -Reduced to 14in and Charcoal Pearl 003.jpg (125071 bytes) Ford Mustang '65- '66 from 16 inches to 14 inches fitted 2.JPG (64025 bytes) Ford Mustang '65-'66 reduced  fitted 1.JPG (56074 bytes) '65 /'66 Ford Mustang Steering wheel, rim reduced to 14" and thickened to suit, finally hand plasticised in charcoal pearl.

 '32 Ford Coupe Alan Button SW 2.JPG (535300 bytes) '32 Ford Coupe Alan Button.JPG (531641 bytes) Alan Button '32 Coupe 3.jpg (35869 bytes) Alan Button '32 Coupe 4.jpg (37419 bytes) Alan Button '32 Coupe 1.jpg (41096 bytes) Alan Button '32 Coupe 2.jpg (34525 bytes) 1936 Ford steering wheel, rim reduced to approx 15" and spokes  dished slightly. Wheel then plasticised and coloured in a custom brown.

 Initial colour changed and steering wheel was later recoloured by Dave Lane of  Fast Lane rod Shop in Iowa.

This major award winning '32 Ford Coupe was built by Dave Lane and is owned by Alan and Connie Button of Missouri USA.

  • America's Most Beautiful Street Rod Top 5 Pick, Goodguys Pleasanton 2004

  • Street Rodder Top 10, Goodguys Columbus  2004

  • U.S. Radiator Coolest Rod Pick, Goodguys Des Moines 2004

  • Top 50, Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green, Kentucky, 2004

  • Pro's Pick, Goodguys Indy 2004

 

 

 

 

 

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Last modified: July 20, 2008.