What are good options to fix/restore a Tuff Wheel

[ramairthree]

I have the original in a 74,
and the top half of the foam is mostly gone.

(yep, those are cordoba seats or something that have the right frame but wrong color/pattern- but for now going for function on the wheel)

Thank you.

[NHCharger]

There is a company that can restore your wheel. Having a senior moment- can't remember the name of the company. Someone will chime in with the answer if I can't remember.

[1ol72charger4me]

That kind of damage is going to be expensive to fix. I would look into one of the Grant repros for a decent replacement. The restoration places do work for numbers guys that have deep pockets. If you know an upholsterer, they might do it in leather for you but will probably be pricey because it is very time consuming. Another thought would be to score a cheap beyond repair one off ebay and use part of the grip to repair yours. With some careful razor blade work and some trim adhesive it could turn out presentable.

[ODZKing]

Here are some places but frankly, I think you'll find a new repop is much cheaper.
I got mine from Dale's Cuda Shop. Supposedly a blemish wheel but I can't find it. It was around $100 new!
I can post a pic of mine if you like.
http://www.dalescudashop.com/ ... speak with Michelle Conner.

Resto shops
http://www.garyssteeringwheel.com/
http://www.tuffwheelrestoration.com/
http://www.qualityrestorations.com/
http://www.rimblowrestorations.co.nz/
http://members.shaw.ca/stwheels/index.htm

[Nacho-RT74]

Here are some places but frankly, I think you'll find a new repop is much cheaper.
I got mine from Dale's Cuda Shop. Supposedly a blemish wheel but I can't find it. It was around $100 new!
I can post a pic of mine if you like.
http://www.dalescudashop.com/ ... speak with Michelle Conner.

same here, from Dale's ebay auctions... I paid $85 and still searching for the blemish ( sure must be one but maybe just able to see side by side ).

the regular price is $175. Honestly that would be the real way to go... rest of options is recover with leather, but Leather will damage with the use sooner or later.

the repros have small differences with originals on spokes cut outs, but allmost unnapreciable.

[AKcharger]

 

[CDN72SE]

From my resto topic:

Just picked up one of the blemished Tuff repro wheels from Dale's Cuda Shop (2011), it's the one on the left. I'm very happy with it, nice repro.

[Nacho-RT74]

Is Dale selling blemished tuff wheels again?

[ODZKing]

Had them at Carlisle too I believe.