Series one steering wheel cover

[mildred]

Hi there :D
My steering wheel on my S1 1952 landie 80 inch, is looking a bit tatty now.
I used to have a tight fitting leather steering wheel cover, sewn on with twine, they even supplied a curved needle with the cover! The size is 17 inch (43 cm or 430 mm) .I have searched far and wide on the net and can only find a fluffy Australian lambs wool one (Yuck) and of course everything else is made for modern small diameter wheels! Does anyone know where the old fashioned, lace up,leather steering wheel covers can be found?
Peter :cool:

[JDNSW]

Try a place that specialises in accessories for trucks, not cars.

John

[disco2hse]

Pangolin 4x4 in the States do them :D especially made for series LR's. I have one and will be buying another shortly from them.

Interior Parts (http://www.pangolin4x4.com/pangolin4x4/products/interior/interior.html)

Not cheap but worth it ;) and I couldn't find anyone else that made them either when I looked

Interesting site that. Thanks.

[ellard]

Hi there

You can still purchase steering wheel tape from most auto outlets.

What I have done is repair the cracks with a little auto filler, sand and paint with epoxy paint and use the strapping. The strapping is about an inch wide and you buy it in 2 meter lenghts.

Just a surgestion.....cheaper option than getting covers from the UK etc.

Wayne

[leafsprung]

Hello, my name is Ike Goss. I make the wheel covers, if there is enough interest I can put together a discounted group order for Australian enthusiasts. Thanks so much

-Ike

[drifter]

Hi there :D
My steering wheel on my S1 1952 landie 80 inch, is looking a bit tatty now.
I used to have a tight fitting leather steering wheel cover, sewn on with twine, they even supplied a curved needle with the cover! The size is 17 inch (43 cm or 430 mm) .I have searched far and wide on the net and can only find a fluffy Australian lambs wool one (Yuck) and of course everything else is made for modern small diameter wheels! Does anyone know where the old fashioned, lace up,leather steering wheel covers can be found?
Peter :cool:

Do not be tempted to buy one of the 430mm 'slip on' ones from SuperCheapAuto. They do NOT slip on and I actually ripped one trying to stretch it enough to fit.

Just my 2 cents. Others may have had a better experience.

[101RRS]

Hello, my name is Ike Goss. I make the wheel covers, if there is enough interest I can put together a discounted group order for Australian enthusiasts. Thanks so much

-Ike

Hi Ike,

I ordered one of your wheel covers for my 101FC just before Christmas - is smaller than a series 1 wheel and I had to provide wheel dimensions to you. Is now fitted and fits beautifully - is a great product and works really well.

Thanks

Garry

[Sleepy]

G'day Ike,
Thanks for joining us. I was the one who purchased one of you last week - and tipped you off on aulro.com Can I have the group discount too? Or do I get a spotters fee.


Oppps ...just read vixen's post ... sorry guys....can you PM the answer Ike?

[Sleepy]

Fitted my Pangolin wheel cover today - Thanks Ike.
Looks and feels great.
The exchange rate is pretty good at the momemnt so should be able to get it for under $50AU delivered.

No more sweaty slippy steering wheel :D

[dreamin']

Thanks Sleepy

Any pictures?

[Sleepy]

Damn rules :D
I'll take some tomorrow.;)

[Sleepy]

There you go.
Not the best shots - the sun was a bit bright - but you get the idea.
Easy to fit, even sent me a needle:angel:
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/708.jpg
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/03/709.jpg

[dreamin']

Very neat job - thanks for the pics

Looks like it's sewn-on rather than laced - does it come with holes punched or do you have to stitch it?

[Sleepy]

Well it is laced with a needle:p I wouldn't call it sewn with my talents.

Yes, pre punched and comes with a really fine strong thread - not sure what it is but it is tough. and a needle - and instructions!

Took about an hour to put on. Quite simple to put on but a little laborious. Good result though.

[dreamin']

Thanks again - you've done a great job with it

I will probably go the same way.

Cheers

[mildred]

Hi there , some time ago I asked about a leather steering wheel cover for my series one with the standard 17 inch wheel. Well to day my quest is over, I dont have to send to the USA for one as previously found my another member. Just trot down to auto-barn . They are advertising 17 inch leather covers, made by RM Williams no less. for $29.99. A lot less than the well made American ones and we are supporting a local Australian company. Note that they are probably made in china under licence, maybe even use our leather in the process.....:angel: Will check them out tomorrow and let you know of the quality and if suitable for our vehicles
Peter :BigThumb:

[Landy Smurf]

my new s1 i got has a steering wheel cover im glad the guy that i got it off put it on

[mildred]

my new s1 i got has a steering wheel cover im glad the guy that i got it off put it on
Oh the pain :p
Tony ,
show us a picture :)
peter

[Landy Smurf]

this is the best one i have without going outside and taking another one it is a really good fit on the steering wheel
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1501.jpg

[mildred]

this is the best one i have without going outside and taking another one it is a really good fit on the steering wheel
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1501.jpg
Tony , you can make it look like new with just shoe polish, give it a try and you will be amazed. Add $100 to the price at least :thumbsup:

[Landy Smurf]

hehe i will try that on the w/e
it might nearly make the vehicle worth it then

[mildred]

G'day fellow landroverites,
Today purchased the promised leather steering wheel cover, RM Williams brand, made in jolly old China of course,
from Autobarn in Taree. (the last one).
It is very well made, in fact 10/10, it took me just 60 sec's to fit.
It is a very tight fit and there is a technique to getting it over the last bit of the rim.
I splayed out the back of it and just stretched it hard over, no splitting or anything else, as someone else mentioned several posts ago.
Its quiet thick and will not split even if abused and I know that series one owners with dainty little miffs would never ever do that to such an important part of a land-rover? ;)
see pics for a look....
price $29.99 excluding grumpy young shop assistant, who really did not want to get of his bum to attend to my urgent needs..:wallbash:

[The ho har's]

Oh very nioce:D


Mrs hh:angel:

[numpty]

Sorry, whilst it works and looks pretty flash, I much prefer the look of the sew on Pangolin ones.;)

[101RRS]

Sorry, whilst it works and looks pretty flash, I much prefer the look of the sew on Pangolin ones.;)

Doesn't look quite right in a series 1 - I prefer the Pangolin ones and would (have) paid the extra.

Each to their own I guess. However I hope it works as intended.

Garry

[Landy Smurf]

it does the job

[mildred]

it does the job

Indeed it does Tony, thank you for your support.
At top of the new, improved, updated, super duper cover is a buffalo head with horns logo.
I was just wondering and toying with the idea of getting a buffalo head skull an horns and mounting it on the bonnet?:)
After that the next makeover could be fox tails to adorn the 2 wing mirrors on the wings....:D
There is a whisper that white wall tyres or painted walls would be more than original, in fact so unheard of that it might make the 6 o'clock news in northern Mongolia? :cool: I have a bit of white paint, but more of a dusky pink colour in the shed. As long as you could not view both side at the same time, maybe I could paint them by hand and no one would ever know of the colours from side to side ?white wall bar treads would be awesome? :eek:
When it goes into the shed very soon I thought that a Maroon colour might be different, never seen a maroon Series one, not ever, but, I still have some green left from last time, so..............................
This will take longer than the 60 min make over show in UK, but I do have all day this time.....:whistling:

[Landy Smurf]

thats ok i think the longhorns sticker would look awesome on the vent/s i am going to get some customs land rover stickers made up i am thinking about getting a LR badge sticker done up in a grey colour that will go on the bonnet should contrast with the bronze green well also have been thinking about doin a similar thing to the doors but i dont want to get to carried away on my 80 inch i will have a sticker on the single vent will look good and easy to see

[Landy Smurf]

ok so i tried the shoe polish the stuff in the tin and the liquid the liquid is better
before
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1211.jpg
after
https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/05/1212.jpg

[mildred]

Awesome finish Tony,
you might have to wear gloves for the first 30,000 miles :bangin: He he
it might also have worked on horn centre bit.....

[Landy Smurf]

i wiped it once the whole steering wheel the liquid stuff is awesome as it doesnt come off on your hands

[drifter]

G'day fellow landroverites,
Today purchased the promised leather steering wheel cover, RM Williams brand, made in jolly old China of course,
from Autobarn in Taree. (the last one).
It is very well made, in fact 10/10, it took me just 60 sec's to fit.
It is a very tight fit and there is a technique to getting it over the last bit of the rim.
I splayed out the back of it and just stretched it hard over, no splitting or anything else, as someone else mentioned several posts ago.
Its quiet thick and will not split even if abused and I know that series one owners with dainty little miffs would never ever do that to such an important part of a land-rover? ;)
see pics for a look....
price $29.99 excluding grumpy young shop assistant, who really did not want to get of his bum to attend to my urgent needs..:wallbash:

It must be an Autobarn thing - ours only had one in stock, too.

[mildred]

It must be an Autobarn thing - ours only had one in stock, too.

Drifter,
you are fortunate to be one of the members of the promised land of surf , sunshine and opportunity!
Autobarn rarely joins these hallowed ranks, and has a policy of " last one on the shelf " , she will be right mate- attitude
You were indeed very lucky to arrive in the nick of time and secure your wheel of fortune steering wheel cover .:D
Just for fun , go back next week and see if your last one on the shelf has materialised again? went to a lock smith today to buy 2 keyed alike padlocks, guess what? they only had one left of the size that I wanted, so I went to Big W , and behold they to only had one left on the shelf .
I returned home padlock-less.
So did you buy it and fit it? :whistling:

[shaunh]

supercheap in lismore had a fair few
didnt see how much though

[mildred]

supercheap in lismore had a fair few
didnt see how much though

Shunh,
super-cheap doesn't have them in our size of 17 inch or 420 mm , I have checked them out regularly and theirs are for modern small steering wheel cars.
when I saw the add for 17 inch ones in a flier at autobarn, I went right down there the next day, only to find one on the rack .
It was mine. mine mine.
Years ago there were lots of lace up covers in beautiful leather, but now very rare to find. except the link for the USA ones, that was on here several post back.. :cool:
Peter

[drifter]

Drifter,
you are fortunate to be one of the members of the promised land of surf , sunshine and opportunity!
Autobarn rarely joins these hallowed ranks, and has a policy of " last one on the shelf " , she will be right mate- attitude
You were indeed very lucky to arrive in the nick of time and secure your wheel of fortune steering wheel cover .:D
Just for fun , go back next week and see if your last one on the shelf has materialised again? went to a lock smith today to buy 2 keyed alike padlocks, guess what? they only had one left of the size that I wanted, so I went to Big W , and behold they to only had one left on the shelf .
I returned home padlock-less.
So did you buy it and fit it? :whistling:

yup - 'tis fitted. My father in law has just retired off the farm (read R M Williams, Akubra, Driza-bone, moleskins, etc). He reckons "If it's R.M.Williams, it'll be a good'un :D


supercheap in lismore had a fair few
didnt see how much though

I bought a Super Cheap one - it looked lovely on the shelf. It said it was 430mm. Go ahead - reach for your tape measure and check it. 17"

I actually ripped it trying to get it on. I reckon it was 16.5"


Shunh,
super-cheap doesn't have them in our size of 17 inch or 420 mm , I have checked them out regularly and theirs are for modern small steering wheel cars.
when I saw the add for 17 inch ones in a flier at autobarn, I went right down there the next day, only to find one on the rack .
It was mine. mine mine.
Years ago there were lots of lace up covers in beautiful leather, but now very rare to find. except the link for the USA ones, that was on here several post back.. :cool:
Peter

If you do a Google search for truck steering wheel covers, there are 2 'suppliers' in OZ that stock the 17" lace-up ones (according to their sites). One in Queensland and one in South Australia.

I may still go that way - or I may complete the painting job I was doing on it - it was starting to look pretty good. Dunno. I'll see...

[mfc]

yup - 'tis fitted. My father in law has just retired off the farm (read R M Williams, Akubra, Driza-bone, moleskins, etc). He reckons "If it's R.M.Williams, it'll be a good'un :D



I bought a Super Cheap one - it looked lovely on the shelf. It said it was 430mm. Go ahead - reach for your tape measure and check it. 17"

I actually ripped it trying to get it on. I reckon it was 16.5"



If you do a Google search for truck steering wheel covers, there are 2 'suppliers' in OZ that stock the 17" lace-up ones (according to their sites). One in Queensland and one in South Australia.

I may still go that way - or I may complete the painting job I was doing on it - it was starting to look pretty good. Dunno. I'll see...

if you are unshure ,or want a good tight fit soak the lether in warm water and fit wile still damp ,it will basicaly shrink fit to the wheel

[123rover50]

I fitted a supercrap one to Jumbuck the 80", went on nicely and feels good . I use it every day. In fact it felt better than the RM one so I bought another SC one and took the RM off Borumba the other truck.
The edges of the RM one felt too thick.

Keith

[drifter]

I still have the RM Williams one on the 2A

I bought one from the US but the purchasing process was not a good experience.

There is a crowd on eBay in the UK who ship VERY quickly and only a few dollars more than the US. Looks good, too.