1960's steering wheel refurb - any recommendations?

[thesmiths]

Hi all,

I'd like to refurbish the steering wheel on my 1967 Reliant Scimitar GT Coupe.

Just two spokes - originally chromed, I think, but pitted now with previous attempts to 'respray'.

Leather rim also past its best.

Can anyone recommend a good restorer?

I'm based in Oxfordshire...

[neutral 3]

Hard to see from the photos, but that looks to be a very early “ small Boss “ ( the nicest rim they ever made ) Mota Lita wheel.

[paintman]

Have you asked the RSSOC for any suggestions?
You do now need to join to access the forums but it's an active forum unlike some one make ones.
https://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/sgwrs/homepage

ETA A quick visit suggests you might have had a few discussions recently on steering wheels!

Edited by paintman on Saturday 1st May 22:47

[GadgeS3C]

I vaguely recall that Moto-Lita do a reconditioning service. It's not listed on their website but worth a call.

[droopsnoot]

There was a steering wheel restorer on Salvage Hunters - Classic Cars, but I can't find my note of who it was.

[Nyloc20]

Around 20 years ago there was a specialist in Morecambe. It wasn't the tidiest of places but they made a fantastic job of my Elan steering wheel. They used to have a regular ad in one of the Classic Car newspaper publications. I can't remember the name,( maybe had Lancaster in the name?) it may no longer be there.

[AndrewT1275]

droopsnoot said:

There was a steering wheel restorer on Salvage Hunters - Classic Cars, but I can't find my note of who it was.

Pride Car Customs

[Lotobear]

Len Chandler is the best:

[e-mail]; 01276 856591

[thesmiths]

Thanks all. Some good options...