50s Attwood steering wheel Resto

50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 11 years 3 months ago #96656

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I know this was posted, it was a while ago but I'm going to do it anyway. I am getting really close to putting the etire Aristocraft in prime and wanted to show the awesome steering wheel off.

It was pretty well cracked in a couple of places, but at least its all there.

Started by digging out all the cracks to about 1/8" and filling them with a 2 part epoxy.

After a couple rounds making sure nothing recracked and everything was filled, it got primed

That's where its at right now, today is a little filler and more sanding then she gets the base coat of antique white.

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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 11 years 3 months ago #96670

Jim L Offline Platinum Boarder Posts: 1426 Karma: 60 Thank you received: 2	That's gonna look great on your funliner,Brian. What color are you going with on the aristo? Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 11 years 3 months ago #96672

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Hey Brian I have the same wheel in all white. I have two small cracks at the base of the center rungs. I'll wait until they start to get ugly before I mess with it.

Yours is coming along nicely, can't wait to see the finished product!

Did you get a new Attwood decal for the wheel, if so where did you get it? I need one for mine.

Bob

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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 11 years 3 months ago #97445

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Sorry guys, haven't been on in a while.

Jim, I'm going with the original baby blue color, I forget the actual name of it but I matched the color from the adds so it might be a little bit off. I'm okay with that though

Bob, I didn't need to get new one because these are luckily in good shape for their age.

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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 11 years 3 months ago #97452

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4896 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Ah, I guess there should be some sort of clear cover over the "Attwood" decal on the handle. Mine was gone if it had one so the decal peeeled off. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 11 years 3 months ago #97497

NJTriton Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 289 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	Bob, I'll get some shots of the top decal and the center insert for you when I go to the shop tomorrow. I don't think it should be that hard to recreate Brian Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 11 years 3 months ago #97500

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4896 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Cool thanks Brian. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 11 years 3 months ago #98281

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NJTriton wrote:

Sorry guys, haven't been on in a while.

Jim, I'm going with the original baby blue color, I forget the actual name of it but I matched the color from the adds so it might be a little bit off. I'm okay with that though

Bob, I didn't need to get new one because these are luckily in good shape for their age.

Brian, I took this shifter mount off the 61-62 Aristocraft boat I have which was the blue you've picked out. Here is a pic of that blue for you. I know it's late, but I haven't checked out this thread in a while.

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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 10 years 7 months ago #106256

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I appreciate your hard work and post's regarding the restoration of your wheel. I have a 1958 Yellow Jacket which has the same Attwood Steering wheel. However the center cap is missing. Do you have any suggestions on where I might obtain a replacement center cap to compliment my wheel restoration?

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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 10 years 6 months ago #108335

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Sorry for not replying, I haven't checked this thread in a long while.

Here's an update- The wheel has been painted along with the throttle handle. I think I'm going to paint the little notches, much like Nadeem did on his wheel, only in gold...PICS!

I'm kinda pissed I couldn't make the original Attwood mount work because the chrome would look awesome, but the bump out in the dash is too narrow.

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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 10 years 6 months ago #108342

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4896 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Came out Great Brian! Did you figure out the ATTWOOD decal and clear cover yet? Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 10 years 6 months ago #108357

NJTriton Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 289 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	sorry about that Bob! I have the original decal from the wheel the hub decal came out when i dropped it but all the better because i wanted to try and repaint it as well Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 10 years 6 months ago #108373

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4896 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Cool thanks. Not sure where I'm going to find on of those baby's. lol Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 10 years 6 months ago #108385

NJTriton Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 289 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	Im sure it wouldnt be too difficult for a vinyl shop to do. I think the hardest part would be finding the font Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 10 years 6 months ago #108496

w guy Offline Fresh Boarder Posts: 49 Karma: 5 Thank you received: 0	Do you know exactly what year your wheel is? Its very similar to mine but mine has a metalflake paint on it. Mine came as original equipment on a '60 Thompson so I'm guessing it is a 1960, or maybe a '59 from the dealer's stock. Verne Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 10 years 6 months ago #108507

Waterwings Offline Contributing Member Posts: 4896 Karma: 107 Thank you received: 100	Verne mine is on a '60 Wagemaker and it looks just like Brian's, all white. Bob Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 10 years 6 months ago #108508

NJTriton Topic Author Offline Contributing Member Posts: 289 Karma: 12 Thank you received: 0	Verne, not too sure what year it is. I actually got it on ebay cause I liked the look of it and it was around the same era as the boat. It was a pale yellow and off white when i got it which was the original color Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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Re:50s Attwood steering wheel Resto 10 years 5 months ago #109739

VintageDave Offline Senior Boarder Posts: 212 Karma: 3 Thank you received: 0	Glad I found this thread, I have the same wheel in my Tomahawk and I didn't know what could be done with it. Attachments: Check this box to be notified of replies to this topic. Note: BBcode and smileys are still usable.
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