WC allis steering wheel restoration
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Topic: WC allis steering wheel restoration
Posted By: psheridan
Subject: WC allis steering wheel restoration
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2016 at 8:56pm
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I have found a period correct steering wheel for my 37 WC does anyone have experience in restoring the bakelite material on the wheel I have seen clips on using bondo, Thanks Paul |
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Posted By: dawntreader74
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2016 at 11:04pm
| i coated one around 3 years ago with flex-seal. it's still holding up good' it works good for handles on tools also. |
Posted By: CrestonM
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2016 at 11:36pm
| I hear flex seal also works good on All-Crop draper drive rollers. |
Posted By: dawntreader74
Date Posted: 09 Nov 2016 at 11:40pm
| it takes time to set-up but it works good. |
Posted By: Gatz in NE
Date Posted: 10 Nov 2016 at 12:31pm
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If your steering wheel has gaps or even if there are pieces missing, PC7 2-part epoxy works very well to fill in. It has about the same consistency & density as bakelite. What I've found is that a good day between layers is required for it to cure out. If too soon, the stuff will gum up whatever tool you're using to shape or file it. I changed a '40 Chrysler steering wheel from stock 18" diameter down to 16" dia using a slightly dull, half-round wood rasp to shape the contours. Took quite a while, but turned out good.    |