mowerman Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) not sure if you saw this,,,,raneys has another retro wheel that fits yours its silver with a leather ring think it was 365...just another choice...bob Edited January 23, 2022 by mowerman miss spell Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-487786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post paulbrook Posted January 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2022 We routinely repair cracks with epoxy filler and then paint using a produce which this side of the pond is known as "Plastikote" which, unlike paint has a very original feel. We minimise the risk of the steel inners causing trouble by gently routing out the roots of the cracks (and the surface of the steel inner) with a small carbide burr on the end of a dremel. just like your dentist. If we are still worried we will run a bit of Fertan rust killer down into the crack. Then gently spray it up, one can is enough, and refit/enjoy. If you need a particular color then any decent paint supplier will match and mix you a rattle can. Pictures are a before and after of a Dodge fire truck wheel 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-487791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post paulbrook Posted January 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2022 Oh and this was what the truck in the first picture above looked like when it was done 5 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-487792 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 Wow thanks for that hot tip came out excellent.. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-487798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 24, 2022 Share Posted January 24, 2022 The wheel looks nice indeed. Is that Plastikote stuff sold in spray cans? And if so is it solvent resistant after got dry? Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-487826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbrook Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 23 hours ago, Vladislav said: The wheel looks nice indeed. Is that Plastikote stuff sold in spray cans? And if so is it solvent resistant after got dry? Plastikote comes in spray cans and you are more likely to find it in a DIY store than a car parts store. I could not vouch for its solvent resistance, I cannot remember ever having used it where that might be an issue. It dries to form a plasticky skin (hence the name I guess). Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-487883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 11 hours ago, paulbrook said: Plastikote comes in spray cans and you are more likely to find it in a DIY store than a car parts store. I could not vouch for its solvent resistance, I cannot remember ever having used it where that might be an issue. It dries to form a plasticky skin (hence the name I guess). Thanks for the details, interesting. I doubt that brand takes place at my country's market so the way is to import. Fluids are a trouble to purchase by post so it's an additional issue. If you use the material and satisfied with the result I'm going to keep it in my mind. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-487900 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Might have to go on a holiday Vlad and bring some back in your suitcase I'm stunned at how well these steering wheels have come up Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-487909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 37 minutes ago, mrsmackpaul said: Might have to go on a holiday Vlad and bring some back in your suitcase I'm stunned at how well these steering wheels have come up Paul No kidding Paul. I hope the borders will get open in a year or so and I'll be able to drive to Europe. So grabbing a can of spray and putting in a trunk would be rutine. I even could put it in a luggaje bag if resolve to shake up my bones a bit and go by motorbike. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-487913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mean Green Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 found this pittsburgh craigslist 1 Quote If your going to be a bear be a grizzly Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-487931 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted January 26, 2022 Author Share Posted January 26, 2022 13 hours ago, Mean Green said: found this pittsburgh craigslist $100 is a good price, unfortunately it's a 20" wheel. I bought a 22" one on fleabay out of an R model, I haven't gotten it yet. Hopefully it will fit. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-487954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 14 hours ago, Mean Green said: found this pittsburgh craigslist It's also on ebay at the moment but looks like a very strange wheel to me. At least I have no idea on a model it could possibly be off. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-487957 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post paulbrook Posted January 26, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2022 Here's another sequence of pics of a very early Bedford (it is actually a Chevy) steering wheel getting repaired 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-487960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
storkmack Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 I have seen that style of Mack steering wheel in a MB. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-487976 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted January 27, 2022 Share Posted January 27, 2022 12 hours ago, paulbrook said: Here's another sequence of pics of a very early Bedford (it is actually a Chevy) steering wheel getting repaired Thats an amazing job youve done there Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-488005 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 I would have guessed MR …. Bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-488202 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 Oooooooooooo the Craig’s list one that is bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/68994-steering-wheel/page/2/#findComment-488203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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