Steering wheels available?

[jbr1000]

I'm looking to replace the cracked/chipped steering wheel on my '64 that has a red interior. Does anyone have one or know of where I might find another in good condition? Red is a preference but I understand that changing the color is no too difficult.
Thanks

 

[Captain Mike]

My 64 also had a cracked, chipped steering wheel. Rather than remove it and send it off to one of several steering wheel restorers that advertise in Hemmings, I purchased a used 64 steering wheel sight unseen for $30 from "Classic Ford Sales" -- a used Ford parts supplier in Dixfield, Maine. I sent this "spare" one off to Mr. John Draxler at Thunderbird Ranch in Pittsfield, WI (www.tbirdranch.com) along with $170. I also asked him to re-color the steering wheel from blue to white. Four weeks later, I received a perfectly restored white 64 Tbird steering wheel -- ready to mount! Not only does he restore Tbird steering wheels, he sells the replacement accent stripes for $20 if your wheel isn't cracked and only needs the accent stripes replaced. Check out his website and the services he offers. Good luck!!

 

[jbr1000]

Thank you for the reply and the info. Twice I have e-mailed John Draxler at the T'bird Ranch about repairing the steering wheel but I've gotten no replies. I have heard good things about him and I'd like to have him do the repairs - I just need to make contact.
Thanks again,
Bryan R.