Greg: I cheated a bit. I do not like steering wheel covers that have the
lacing wrapped around them, plus, like you, I could not find any
(inexpensive) covers that fit on our large steering wheels. So, I bought
two inexpensive (that's c-h-e-a-p, pronounced 'frugal') fauz wood grain
steering wheel covers. I cut one at the bottom and sectioned a piece out
of the other, approximately 13 inches in my case. I glued the two together
then took them to my local shoe repair shop and had him zig-zag stitch the
joints. I then covered the stitching with pieces of the wood grain
material from the left over cover, stitching them on by hand. Not a beauty
prize winner but not ugly, either. Since all the 'joining' is near the
bottom, it is not that obvious at first glance. Provides some protection
for the rim and also a larger diameter rim to grip.
Picture attached for Greg.
(The Other) Len
Vacaville, CA
1967 3000 MKIII HBJ8L39031
> [Original Message]
> From: Greg Lemon <glemon@neb.rr.com>
> To: Healeys@Autox. Team. Net <healeys@autox.team.net>
> Date: 4/11/2006 10:28:25 AM
> Subject: Steering Wheel Cover
>
> On my other British cars I have fitted a "faux leather" steering wheel
> cover with the wrap around laces to both preserve the finish of the wheel
> and for comfort and grip.
>
> These used to be readily available in the chain auto parts stores, but
are
> getting harder to find and the ones I have found are too small for a big
> Healey wheel.
>
> Moss lists a leather one for $40+, I don't need real leather just want a
> reasonably priced cover like I used to get, anyone know any sources?
>
> Greg Lemon
> 54 BN1
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