PalmSpringsOlds

Hey...

I have a 1986 Olds 98 Grande with a leather-covered wheel. I am looking for a replacement for it that is in mint or excellent condition...Hell, I'd even take a fair one at this point, mine is SHOT from 24 years of California sunshine.

Anyone know of one? I am about to go and get mine recovered, I guess...

Thanks,

Matt
Palm Springs
760 969 2278
matthewgeorgereader@gmail.com

Olds64

Matt, check out this place:

http://www.wheelskins.com/index.php

There are also companies that repair steering wheels. Do a search on our website and I'm sure you can find more info.

PalmSpringsOlds

Hey...Thanks, but the wheelskins don't come with the padding underneath, and that is what is totally shot. It's like holding some kind of diseased animal in your hands...the wheel is gross and totally deformed. I will have to have it reupholstered unless I find something NOS...which I am still hoping for....

Matt

Olds64

Bummer!

That's really gross.

aliensatemybuick

Nice car. Does it have the "FE3" package (usually identified by an emblem below the trunk lid)? I think that package automatically came with the leather wrapped wheel. If your car has a tan interior, it may be hard to find the correct wheel. But there are people/firms who restore them; I've seen it done for other 80s car with leather wheels (like Touring sedans, 442s, and Lesabre T-types).

Olds64

Here is another post with good information:

https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...nse-times.html

Apparently, this is a reputable steering wheel resotration company:

http://www.garyssteeringwheel.com/

jeffreyalman

that's outrageous! dump the POS I'll take it

no really the wheels skins are the way to go, have your work shop pad it and hand stitch it on voila!

Olds64

I think I am going to get one of those wheelskins for my 71 98.

jeffreyalman

I almost got it for my Custom Cruiser but I went the Grand Prix route instead

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