What condition is the steering wheel in?
Pictures, when you get a chance.
Pictures, when you get a chance.
WHAT ? Another 61 Fury restroation......
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bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
I had the steering wheel re-cast a couple of years ago Bob. I've posted pictures here a while ago. Here is how it looks now...
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
It was stripped to the metal rim, which was rechromed. then the center hub was recast in the correct color material and the transparent rim recast using "glitter" colors selected by me, (green and gold). Modern materials were used to avoid future UV damage.
The horn bars are a NOS thumb bar and the center, "Plymouth" is original to the car.
The horn bars are a NOS thumb bar and the center, "Plymouth" is original to the car.
Beautiful!
Yeah, I remember know that you previously posted pictures! Thanks for posting again.
What was the total cost for the steering wheel? You probably posted that before too.
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
At the time I paid $1300.00, plus shipping to have the wheel recast. That did not include the 2 piece horn bar.
I understand the current cost has gone to $2300.00. Glad I got it done then.
I have a few high dollar items to buy. Top, pump/motor/cylinders/ hoses. and tires. Faced with the rapidly rising costs I may just bite the bullet and get them, Just eat hot dogs for awhile.
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bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
I guess you haven't priced them in a while
. And I'll still need buns and mustard !!!!! Hate to cut back on the car parts though,
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Top, pump/motor/cylinders/ hoses. and tires:
I have these made of edible cheese so you can eat them with your hot dog. Made by the same company that makes Peeps
so they are good for at least 25 years.
I have these made of edible cheese so you can eat them with your hot dog. Made by the same company that makes Peeps
so they are good for at least 25 years.
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
par, post: 1053875, member: 32"]Top, pump/motor/cylinders/ hoses. and tires:
I have these made of edible cheese so you can eat them with your hot dog. Made by the same company that makes Peeps
so they are good for at least 25 years.[/QUOTE]
I tried that... The color fades after awhile....
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
In a word, neglected! The fellow who will do the body work took on a couple of major jobs and is slammed right now. I have been working on sub assembly's and have located a few more NOS items recently though. I'll be happy once the body and paint process is finished. I'll bring Virgil back home to assemble. No more 250 mile trips to the shop to try and get things done.
I know what you mean. I have the same situation with Jacky. The agreement with my painter is that he works on the car everytime he has time for it.
But it's done when it's done, right?!
But it's done when it's done, right?!
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
Same Julian. I'm paying on the "buddy" plan. So I take what I can get when I can get it. Virgil is next in line and it won't be much longer.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
If I had my druthers, I'd check out of reality for a few months, drive up there, and work on helping you with finishing up Virgil.
BUT....
BUT....
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
If I had my druthers, I'd check out of reality for a few months, drive up there, and work on helping you with finishing up Virgil.
BUT....
That would be a great fantasy Stan. I would welcome the extra pair of expert hands. It won't be long and I will need help reinstalling the dash assembly...... wink/wink.
sb61fury
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TN Valley Mopar show will be July 16 @ Monte Sano state park in Huntsville, AL Monte Sano State Park 5105 Nolen Ave SE Huntsville, AL 35801 I hope to have both yours and mine '61s parked next to each other
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
I ordered the convertible top for Virgil yesterday. ARO, my top suppler of choose, couldn't offer the green tinted rear plastic window I wanted so I found it at "Tops on line". They come with great reviews, will see.
3175375
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What else has been going on with your restoration?
bluefury361
Old Man with a Hat
Not much. It's been on the back burner for awhile. I've relocated recently, and that took, (still is), a lot of my effort. I'm anxious to get back to it again though. Will update the thread when I do.
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