What is the cost these days to have a 1930's Banjo steering wheel recast?

[34LaSalleClubSedan]

What is the material used to recast, or repair a banjo steering wheel these days & the cost to have a professional do it?

Thanks, Jim

[jpage]

I would suggest getting in touch with D&D Automobilia who does this work. they are in Lincolnton, NC. Phone is 704-650-4632

[61polara]

1 hour ago, jpage said:

I would suggest getting in touch with D&D Automobilia who does this work. they are in Lincolnton, NC. Phone is 704-650-4632

D&D Automobilia is now in Charlotte, NC.  The phone number is correct: 704-650-4632.  In our process, all the old plastic is removed from the steel core, then placed in a mold made from an original steering wheel and cast using a UV resistant urethane material.  The resin is custom colored to the customer's specifications. A typical banjo steering wheel is about $1300 to recast and finish.  Give me a call to discuss further.

[NewOldWood]

I had a wheel restored recently here, can't remember what it cost but it included replacing all the spokes, chrome, etc. This was from a 37 Gar Wood but he told me that the wheel was the same one used on a 36 Hudson, if I remember correctly. I thought he did a nice job on it. https://qualityrestorations.com/

 

[Terry Bond]

Their work was displayed in the trade fair at the AACA Annual convention in Chantilly.  Pure artistry. 

Terry

[34LaSalleClubSedan]

4 hours ago, Terry Bond said:

Their work was displayed in the trade fair at the AACA Annual convention in Chantilly.  Pure artistry. 

Terry

Thanks Terry and everyone !!!!!!!!!...........Jim

[Jon37]

Some wheels have a variegated / flecked / marbleized /pearlescent pattern in the plastic, as opposed to one color throughout.  These are very difficult to reproduce.  For instance, here is a steering wheel from a 1937 Hudson, with that same flecked pattern, which has been reproduced by the Pearlcraft company in Australia.  They are even able to re-coat the horn button with a thin veneer to match the rim.  Here's Pearlcraft's website: https://www.facebook.com/pearlcraftsteeringwheels/

 

[61polara]

On 3/10/2024 at 2:58 PM, 34LaSalleClubSedan said:

Thanks Terry and everyone !!!!!!!!!...........Jim

That was D&D Automobilia displayed at the AACA Trade Show.

[61polara]

22 hours ago, Jon37 said:

Some wheels have a variegated / flecked / marbleized /pearlescent pattern in the plastic, as opposed to one color throughout.  These are very difficult to reproduce.  For instance, here is a steering wheel from a 1937 Hudson, with that same flecked pattern, which has been reproduced by the Pearlcraft company in Australia.  They are even able to re-coat the horn button with a thin veneer to match the rim.  Here's Pearlcraft's website: https://www.facebook.com/pearlcraftsteeringwheels/

 

That is a very good looking marble steering wheel.  However, the original Hudson steering wheels were not marble, but acetate chips compressed under high pressure to acheve the effect.  Today, marble, with pearl in it is the closest we can get to that effect.  Acetate is highly flammable and not available today for this process.