BADMAN

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Bought a recovered black leather Iroc-Z steering wheel from this vendor. Work and quality of materials is excellent. A bit pricey at $170.00, but looks and feels like new. Have to send OEM wheel back as is on a exchange basis.Overall, highly recommend. Badman

crrllmich

Link?

BADMAN

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link

crrllmich

LOL does he have a website.

1FastZ

I don't think so

BADMAN

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How do I post a link to this forum. Cannot get it to work.

BADMAN

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Go to Interior Forum. Use search there and type in: chuck-pelton steering wheel. Will take you to a thread with a link to his e-bay site. Badman

400Z28Racer

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Here is the link to his eBay page http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/chuck-pelton/

ringo234

Here's an E-mail I recieved from him:

Andy,
Thanks for the inquiry. You can send us the wheel and your personal check for $175 and I will return it to you. Please make sure that the plastic piece on the back it protected very very good.

Thanks,

Chuck Pelton
4984 Leroy Ct.
West Bloomfield, Michigan 48324
chuckpelton@comcast.net

http://www.vettesite.com/deals.asp

jms

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The work by Chuck Pelton is top-notch.

I ordered one for a friend as a Christmas present in 2005 (he is the original owner of a 1982 Z-28).

The recovered wheel was an immense improvement over the original wheel.

Is it expensive?

Yep.

Is it worth the cost?

Yep.

Other than the seat, it is what you touch more than anything else in your car.

jms

1FastZ

I couldn't agree more. I had mine done a couple of years ago and it still looks awesome.

Jim85IROC

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I don't think $170 is so bad when you compare it to your alternatives. A new OEM wheel will cost you over double, and I've seen beat OEM wheels sell for $100 or more on Ebay. Any good quality aftermarket leather wheel will cost you $150 or more by the time you buy the adapter kit. When you put it into perspective, $170 isn't bad at all, especially if the wheels are as nice as they seem to be.

88TransAmFreak

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anyone know if he recovers shifter *****?? I have a mid-eighties transam leather **** that could use a overhaul.

Looks like it would be no harder than a steering wheel

88TransAmFreak

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I got a reply back earlier from Chuck...


"We can do these but usually limit the service to those that want a steering wheel as well.

Thanks,

Chuck"

So I guess I won't be giving him ANY of my business in the future ( I own a C3 corvette as well)

I was able to find a new GM shifter **** at yearone so my problem is solved, it'll go good with my "near mint" $8 1989 TA steering wheel.

Tobias05

bummer.

gearhead0384

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After seeing how much Hawks is charging ($300), I have already made my desision on where Im gonna get mine convered.

88TransAmFreak

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Yeah I could never figure out why Hawks is charging so much, but most likely using someone like Chuck Pelton as their source and marking the wheels up.

eBay can be your friend for stuff (or services) like this, I got my Corvette repro steering wheel for a fraction of the price that the vendors sell them for just by getting it off eBay.

I know you can't get repro f-body wheels, but you see my point.

tonys91rs

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i did a posting of this vendor and a steering wheel i purchased in late 2008. i am happy with the wheel and it still looks and feels brand new. i have to agree it was worth the purchase. im going to get another one for the vert as soon as i can.

I H8 WWD

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What is the appeal of the stock wheel? Keeping your car original? Just wondering since a lot of steering wheels are under $100 with install kit and to me much more appealing. Just curious is all

gatorcola

Because that is what was on her when I bought her new 20 yrs+ ago.

JUST BOUGHT ONE - VERY PLEASED (!) AND THEY SEEM LIKE FINE PEOPLE.

BADMAN

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Been a year and a half since I first started this thread. Steering wheel still looks brand new,no shrinking of leather and no fading. A worthwhile mod.

92 Formula

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It's good to have an update like that on the product. Thanks.

lvaubel

messaged chuch thismorning. want my iroc wheel done with blue stitching.... waiting for a reply.

Motown

Bought a wheel from chuck last week. Met him at his shop in West Bloomfield MI since he is not far from my house. The craftsmanship on the leather is amazing. Definitely a show quality wheel. Chuck is a great person to deal with as well. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a new leather wheel. And 170 is very cheap compared to other leather seat/wheel vendors online.

TA Dad

I looked at the link to his site and didn't see photos of a 3rd gen wheel. Does anyone in this thread have a photo?

Thanks,

TA Dad

Motown

Heres a quick cell pic of mine. I think youll get the idea.

TA Dad

Thanks,

That's just what I was looking for.

TA Dad

chazman

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Does it make you feel that your car drives better?


I did notice that the leather isn't as dark as the original though, just like on mine.

87350IROC

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The workmanship looks pretty good. But there are more wrinkles in the corners than my 25yr old OEM wheel. Also the texture and color does not seem to match the center cap. On the upside it looks a little thicker than OEM.

Worth $170, but I'd rather pay $250 for a better results.

For those asking about the < $100 aftermarket wheels. Have you ever felt one? The "leather" on those is just terrible. You could not pay me to run one. Even the $300 Momos have pretty crappy material.

kauboy

Got mine from Thirdgenranch looks like he got it from Chuck, maybe coulda saved a few bucks if I had his contact info.....

jmd

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I thought that at first glance at the above picture. But on reconditioned and reproduced items, it's easy to forget virtually none of them still look like when they were new in 198x. It would probably look closer to what we think is dead-on original if it had a little more shine to it, which would better highlight the darkness / black of it. Have you put any sort of leather conditioner on yours and has it gotten shinier?

chazman

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It seems to be getting darker with use.

David M

I would say $170 is a good price. I paid $240 for a new one from GM right before it was discontinued.

miamivice

I have been needing to get my wheel recovered, so this is good info for me. Thank you all for posting!

Abubaca

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Got mine from Chuck this summer too. Great work. The leather isn't quite as shiny and smooth as the stock wheel was, but in my opinion that's actually better. My trailblazer wheel is wrapped SO TIGHT, and it's so glossy, it almost looks like plastic!

84 1LE

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He did mine in perforated leather back in Nov 2010, still looks as good as in the pic.Was cheaper too since i provided the leather.

MMroc86

Wow, the perforated leather looks awesome! Almost makes me reconsider going with a 4th gen camaro wheel.... Good choice. Hows it holding up? Any recent pics?

84 1LE

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No recent pics, but still looks the same.

SRKLEGIN

Thanks...didn't see a contact seller address...guess I will simply call him...probably swap this after today's car show...got a ton of stuff I want to do this winter on my car.

BobKnake

reviving a all but dead thread here... sorry

Chuck Pelton quoted me $220 it included shipping back to me as well as re-dying the horn button.

Sure beats other places and way cheaper than buying a new wheel.

two-if-by-sea

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You will not be disappointed. Chuck does great work.

mjdavis68

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Whats the time frame

two-if-by-sea

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Mine was about 10 days, from the day I dropped the check in the mail, until the day the box arrived.

mantaguy

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Anyone ever had one done in Graphite?

84 1LE

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I believe he only does blk leather, but if you call him &/or have the material yourself.You may be able to work a deal.Thats how I got mine done, which still looks great btw.Chuck Pelton FTW.

mantaguy

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Thanks 84,I did email him and asked if he did TA wheels,because all I'm seeing in all the threads is about Camaro wheels.He did ans. with a yes but I didn't get into specific colors with him yet.He did give me a quote and said he would get in touch with me in a few days.

84 1LE

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When I spoke to him the only wheels he couldn't do were airbag type.Having the leather doesn't hurt & will lower the price a bit.

mantaguy

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I sent it out to him yesterday, he does do Graphite.
Thanks 84 for your input

84 1LE

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Right on, post a pic when you receive it.

mantaguy

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Sure will.