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  1. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Anyone have a source in Brisbane? Qld? Australia...:) please?
     
  2. simon klein

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    You could be surprised how good some motor trimmers can be.
     
  3. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    I had in the back of my head that someone here had a tried and tested shop for this, but I just can't recall so if anyone has a name, please post.
     
  4. wrxmike

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    It depends on what you want - recovered or recovered as original.
    Recovered = most trimmers

    Recovered as original = difficult, I've heard that Gary Blackman Melbourne http://www.gbtrimming.com.au/?content=home can do it, but dont have any personal experience with this.

    Also, Superformance in the UK sell steering wheels that are very close copies of the Momo wheels used in Ferrai 308's, I'd use that in a "driver" Ferrari, would be cheaper than a recover too.
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  5. Horse

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    I think Lee Brothers Trimmers at Albion will do it - and a good job but it won’t look original; however I think you’d be just as good to take Mike’s advice.


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  6. simon klein

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    Yep,if he can fit a 289 Ford engine into a BN1 Austin Healey I'm sure fixing a steering wheel will be a piece of cake....
     
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  7. wrxmike

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  8. FazzerPorscheman

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    I can recommend a guy Karen.

    He is in Caboolture. Like all the good guys.

    Streamline Trim 07 5495 3437

    Owner is Brad McNulty 0401 027 524
     
  9. simon klein

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    There's also the bloke in that neck of the woods who did Murray G's 512 stuff....brilliant.
     
  10. PAP 348

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    There is a guy I know.....................I would say he is the KING of steering wheel re-trimming!

    Contact Gary West on (07) 5499 9232 and mention my name.

    He is located in North Maleny, not too far from you I am sure Karen.


    He has re-trimmed a few wheels for myself and friends and does an amazing job. He replicates the wheel exactly the same as you gave it to him or he can re-stitch in whichever colour leather/stitching you want.

    He will be the man to do my Ferrari steering wheel if I ever need it done one day. Hopefully he lives that long as he is getting on a little bit lol.

    He will definitely be able to re-trim your wheel to factory condition.

    I am sure he has re-trimmed old Porsche steering wheels in the past. He does Holden/Ford stuff every day.

    He doesn't have a website, but he is on Facebook. Click on the link if you have Facebook to check out his work, it's all amazing!

    And here are pics of my steering wheel, gear shifter and park brake boot from my VZ SS Holden Crewman. I went with black leather with silver stitching instead of the factory black stitching on my car.

    https://www.facebook.com/WestiesWheels/
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  11. kerrari

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    Thanks for all the helpful answers guys!
     
  12. moretti

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    Sorry, didnt mean to help :p
     
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  13. Aircon

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    Hasn't he retired?
     
  14. Gwupholstery

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    This is how I do them ...https://www.facebook.com/WestiesWheels/
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  15. wrxmike

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    Thanks, looks great.
    I predict you'll be innundated with work, I plan to send you a Momo Sigma.
    Michael
     
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    He is the king Michael! You won't be disappointed! :)

    I am waiting the for the "leather" wheel in my Prado Kakadu to wear out so I can send it to Gary to re-trim. :D
     
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  18. Gwupholstery

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    Just a one man band here mate, I am very busy and always have been since I started doing wheels about 5 yrs ago, have cut down the types of wheels I do now and restrict them to HSV, early Holden and Momo's etc, I'm never too busy to take on another of any of the above, but it does help if you can wait.
    Momo's are not cheap to do, as Mike says in his post the leather is not held on by stitching (Its just decorative) but a very strong adhesive, beautiful wheels as Momo's are, the design is flawed especially in our climate here in Aus, leather reacts by shrinking in our heat and humidity and pulls the rubber/foam grip apart as I'm sure you all may have noticed, as well, when stripping the wheel of its old skin most of the grip is damaged in some way and requires a lot of repairs, I not only use adhesive but also stitch them invisibly so the separation can't happen again, only wheel I've come across so far I can't do that way is a VL group A Ghibli which came originally without the usual tram line stitch
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  19. Aircon

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    When you say wait, for how long?
     
  20. Gwupholstery

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    Four to six months is about right at the moment
     
  21. JCooper96

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    Any luck? I’m in Toowoomba and looking..
     
  22. kerrari

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    Maleny (gwupholstery posts above) is closest to Towoomba; would be a nice drive.
     
  23. simon klein

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    It'd be challenging if you've already removed the wheel! :D
     
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  24. kerrari

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    LOL, doesn’t everyone have a spare hanging around (of some kind!).
     
  25. simon klein

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    ....or two ...in some cases:p
     

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