> Anyhoo, if anyone out there has some idea of what would be a good material > to fill the yawning gap, and the best way to apply it, I would really > appreciate it. > > Thanks in advance, > > Hugh Hi Hugh, I can't say that I've ever tried repairing a wheel myself, but since yours is not the translucent type, you should be able to do it yourself. We have some information posted in the "Repair" section of the website--gee, I bet you're surprised to hear me say that, eh? :-) http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Steering/wheel.htm Good Luck! Mike Trettin 1956 Imperial Sedan, Turquoise