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rchdrm · 06-24-2006, 10:50 PM

I've got another question I need help with.
I want to use the original steering wheel from the 68 but it has some crack in it. How do you repair these? Epoxy or bondo? Thanks for the help.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 06-24-2006, 11:29 PM

I think that por-15 makes kit to fix the cracks...

Fred T · 06-25-2006, 01:35 AM

This is not a good place to use bondo, it will crack. I haven't used the por-15 kit or seen the long term results. I have also not seen a repaired wheel that didn't crack again after a few years.

**Boog** · 06-25-2006, 08:54 AM

Seems like I remember Eastwood having a repair kit. I have seen epoxy used and body filler used but like was said they may crack again if sitting in the sun very much however it shouldn't be any more prone to cracking than any part of the outer body where filler is used. IMO

**special-K** · 06-25-2006, 09:21 AM

Brand new steering wheels crack in time,too.JBweld it,sand,and paint.Enjoy your original wheel a while longer.

jondancer · 12-03-2010, 11:20 PM

so is it the metal that is cracking ?

C. M. Wolf · 12-04-2010, 12:24 AM

I was helping a friend of mine do this very fix. The best results we found were using the "Fiber-Glass Bondo" repair material. This does require some painting afterwards and it can be some pretty messy stuff to work with, but it sticks very well and generally will only crack if lots of pressure, hot and cold variations get to it over time.
The cracks need to be opened up to a slight "V" so that the fiberglass resin mix can get fully to the steel in the wheel. This all needs to be clean and free of any old, flaking, chipping plastic and the steel needs to be free of any rust.

It may be simply easier to replace the wheel with a new 'stock' wheel, all the same.

IMHO

Michael

**LockDoc** · 12-04-2010, 12:39 AM

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There is a pretty good thread on this in the FAQ forum. Scroll down to the bottom of this page and you will see the "Forum Jump" box. Click on the little down arrow on the right side of the box and scroll down to "FAQ Truck Tech". It's down a ways. On that page go down to "Thread / Thread Starter: FAQ Index thread" and click on it. When you get into that scroll down to the "Interior Related FAQ's" section then find "Restore 67 Wheel".

I could have just posted a direct link but there is a lot of good info in the FAQ section and now the people that read this thread will know how to get to it.

Thanks to Krue for indexing the FAQ's

LockDoc

06-24-2006, 10:50 PM	#1
rchdrm The start of the $ pit! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: garland, Tx Posts: 153	cracks in steering wheel I've got another question I need help with. I want to use the original steering wheel from the 68 but it has some crack in it. How do you repair these? Epoxy or bondo? Thanks for the help.

06-24-2006, 11:29 PM	#2
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: cracks in steering wheel I think that por-15 makes kit to fix the cracks... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

06-25-2006, 01:35 AM	#3
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Re: cracks in steering wheel This is not a good place to use bondo, it will crack. I haven't used the por-15 kit or seen the long term results. I have also not seen a repaired wheel that didn't crack again after a few years. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.

06-25-2006, 08:54 AM	#4
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,666	Re: cracks in steering wheel Seems like I remember Eastwood having a repair kit. I have seen epoxy used and body filler used but like was said they may crack again if sitting in the sun very much however it shouldn't be any more prone to cracking than any part of the outer body where filler is used. IMO __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross Last edited by Boog; 06-25-2006 at 08:57 AM.

06-25-2006, 09:21 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: cracks in steering wheel Brand new steering wheels crack in time,too.JBweld it,sand,and paint.Enjoy your original wheel a while longer. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

12-03-2010, 11:20 PM	#6
jondancer Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: central michigan Posts: 1,196	Re: cracks in steering wheel so is it the metal that is cracking ?

12-04-2010, 12:24 AM	#7
C. M. Wolf Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: MT Posts: 85	Re: cracks in steering wheel I was helping a friend of mine do this very fix. The best results we found were using the "Fiber-Glass Bondo" repair material. This does require some painting afterwards and it can be some pretty messy stuff to work with, but it sticks very well and generally will only crack if lots of pressure, hot and cold variations get to it over time. The cracks need to be opened up to a slight "V" so that the fiberglass resin mix can get fully to the steel in the wheel. This all needs to be clean and free of any old, flaking, chipping plastic and the steel needs to be free of any rust. It may be simply easier to replace the wheel with a new 'stock' wheel, all the same. IMHO Michael Last edited by C. M. Wolf; 12-04-2010 at 12:29 AM.

12-04-2010, 12:39 AM	#8
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,083	Re: cracks in steering wheel - There is a pretty good thread on this in the FAQ forum. Scroll down to the bottom of this page and you will see the "Forum Jump" box. Click on the little down arrow on the right side of the box and scroll down to "FAQ Truck Tech". It's down a ways. On that page go down to "Thread / Thread Starter: FAQ Index thread" and click on it. When you get into that scroll down to the "Interior Related FAQ's" section then find "Restore 67 Wheel". I could have just posted a direct link but there is a lot of good info in the FAQ section and now the people that read this thread will know how to get to it. Thanks to Krue for indexing the FAQ's LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -



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