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Old 04-22-2014, 01:10 PM   #26
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Instead of the spray on stripe why don't you use a stick on pinstriping.
The stuff looks as good as paint, and once on, it's on there.
This hadn't even crossed my mind, I like this idea far better. Cheers mate!
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Old 04-22-2014, 01:21 PM   #27
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Subbed for end result. Cool project!
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Old 04-22-2014, 11:16 PM   #28
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Damn, very impressive. Keep it going!
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Old 04-24-2014, 11:24 AM   #29
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That looks so good after the sanding and compound. Keep it up!

Did you save the old leather so you have an idea of the template you have to cut for the sides? You've added epoxy so it will be a bit larger than the old one but it will help give you an idea of how to cut it before stitching.
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Old 04-24-2014, 11:48 AM   #30
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Looks really good. As some have stated. I read the thread title thinking "Oh my.". But this looks like it is gonna turn out great.

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Old 04-24-2014, 12:14 PM   #31
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Very cool. In for final results.
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Old 04-24-2014, 05:45 PM   #32
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That looks so good after the sanding and compound. Keep it up!

Did you save the old leather so you have an idea of the template you have to cut for the sides? You've added epoxy so it will be a bit larger than the old one but it will help give you an idea of how to cut it before stitching.
I do have a few pieces from the old cover, but because the old one was so dry and brittle, most of it basically disintegrated in my hand or tore. What I figure I might try is to wrap the areas in masking tape then slice it off, and unfold it to make the pattern.

If anyone has experience with this I would be all ears.

And once again, thanks for the comments and support.
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Old 04-24-2014, 06:05 PM   #33
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I love this thread... Maybe I missed it but do you plan on making a D-shape with the bottom as well? Keep up the great work
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Old 04-24-2014, 07:13 PM   #34
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I love this thread... Maybe I missed it but do you plan on making a D-shape with the bottom as well? Keep up the great work
he already flattened the bottom of the wheel substantially in the first few photos, i would imagine thats how far he is taking it.
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Old 04-25-2014, 06:29 PM   #35
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Yeah, as stated above I am only going as far as I have. I may add more epoxy along the sides and near the base to accentuate the shape, but unless i cut the wheel and weld pieces together, there isn't much more I can do without distorting the frame of the wheel.
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Old 04-26-2014, 01:37 AM   #36
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subscribed. and to think i thought my suede wheel was neat.
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Old 04-27-2014, 10:57 AM   #37
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Yeah, as stated above I am only going as far as I have. I may add more epoxy along the sides and near the base to accentuate the shape, but unless i cut the wheel and weld pieces together, there isn't much more I can do without distorting the frame of the wheel.
I personally like the slight flattening at the bottom, rather than a drastic one. I would second keeping it as is.
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Old 04-30-2014, 06:09 PM   #38
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A quick update:

After getting some great advice from digital-monk1 I decided to use pinstripe tape to do the stripe at 12 O'clock. I went with a split stripe, and the best part is if I decide I hate it after a while, it is non-permanent.



I also was able to source some black leather remnants for the sides, as well as T138 weight lime green thread for the stitching.

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Old 04-30-2014, 08:57 PM   #39
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Great thread choice, I've always loved the lime green/carbon weave combination, as proven by my race bike seat choice...

Can't wait to see the final product mounted in your Rex!
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Old 04-30-2014, 10:36 PM   #40
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I do like the color choice as well, but I think I would have preferred one wider stripe as opposed to the two, split narrow ones.
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Old 05-01-2014, 12:52 PM   #41
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This is spectacular.
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Old 05-01-2014, 02:19 PM   #42
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That looks like my old wheel on my 04 before i replaced it. I wish i had thought of this instead of getting a nicer used one. Brilliant idea and very well done so far
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Old 05-02-2014, 05:17 PM   #43
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Just wanted to take a minute to give big thanks to JPM Coachworks. I gave them a ring to see if they might be able to help me out. While it unfortunately looks like they may be out of my price range to finish up the wheel, they were very friendly and were looking for a way to make my job a little easier. So for any of you that are looking to get work done, PLEASE head their way. I wish I had the cash to give them as both Andrew and Alex out there were very helpful, plus their work speaks for itself. Once again, after undertaking this project it is very easy to justify the prices they charge, it truly is the work of craftsman with years of experience.

With any luck, I can get the upholstery off the ground shortly and post some more pictures.

For those not familiar with their work:
http://www.jpmcoachworks.com/jpm/
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Old 05-05-2014, 10:22 PM   #44
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After much trial and error, using cardboard and cheap fabric, and even paper towels to try and make a pattern for the leather, I finally was able to try a test fit before I send them off for the initial stitching. Although i knew i had taken my time on this when i started stitching it together, I was amazed just how well everything was starting to come together. There are just a few adjustments that I will need to make for the final pattern, but so far so good.
But man did this take more time than I initially anticipated.



Don't worry, the Frankenstein stitching won't be there on the final product, this was just a test fit for the pattern.

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Old 05-05-2014, 10:28 PM   #45
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Awesome job so far man! Really is coming together well
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Old 05-06-2014, 10:55 PM   #46
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Wow man! This is amazing!
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Old 05-07-2014, 07:15 PM   #47
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Well it is down to the final stretch with this project. I have to give big thanks to Dave Miller down at Southtown Auto Upholstery here in St. Louis for stitching my patterns up as shown below, plus giving me a few tips for the final lace-up.



Finally after nearly a month of work, it was time to start lacing up the leather. I was instructed to soak the pieces in water for a few minutes before lace-up as it will allow the leather to stretch into position, and then shrink down after it dries to make a perfect fit.

After the first side had been laced up.


A close up of the lace pattern. Basically you pass the thread under the pre-sewn stitch, from side to side until you work your way down the leather.



And finally, The 99% finished piece.


Now all I need to do is to wait until the leather drys and glue down the overhanging pieces to pull everything down, and it will be ready for install. While I know it doesn't look 100% perfect, I am totally happy with how it came out. Besides saving literally hundreds of dollars, and probably close to $1k for a completely custom wheel, I am very happy to have done this myself. There will be a huge amount of satisfaction every time I step into the drivers seat and see something I created by hand in front of me.

To get a little philosophical, the steering wheel really is the connection between driver and car, and to have my own hard work and effort, and in fact a little bit of my blood (thanks to stabbing myself multiple times with the needle while stitching it) in the car brings me closer to the connection with my car. I guess it is just another way of saying "built not bought"

Stay tuned, I will post up photos of it mounted in the car in a day or two when all is finished up.
Cheers everyone for the encouragement and criticisms and help, You all certainly get a bit of the credit for this one as well.
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Old 05-07-2014, 07:51 PM   #48
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Looks fantastic. Subscribed when I saw the first post. Followed it and love it. Good job man. Congrats on going out and doing it.
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Old 05-07-2014, 09:32 PM   #49
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Nice job!

Having done a few one-of-a-kind projects on my F-150, I can totally relate w/ the satisfaction of successfully completing a custom project ...
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Old 05-07-2014, 10:28 PM   #50
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Being a DIY'er, having dabbled in custom carbon stuff, and just making a lot of things on my car, I really understand and respect what you've done! I have to admit, at first i was a little but after seeing what you made.. My hat"s off to ya man!! I think my only complaint would be the large diameter of the old momo wheel but that's just my opinion.

Great job!
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