Roger
D&D are also building a new wheel for my '59 LeBaron. I had talked to Greg
and Russell early in the process of making the decision. They were extremely
pleased and I am happy to see that you feel good about the product you
received. When I talked to Don on March 12 he felt that it would be "about
one more week" to completion. I called yesterday and he had a recorded
message saying he was in Charlotte. Based on your input I am really looking
forward to receiving my steering wheel!
The price? Yes it is high. Having said that I recall a very elaborately
displayed sign in an upscale men's clothing store. It said
"We have no quarrel with the person who sells for less. He, better than
anyone else, knows what his product is worth".
As an aside my car's complete frame off restoration is about 70% complete.
The plan was to have it complete by May 1/04. For those of you who's
background included English literature you may recall the line "The best
laid plans of mice and men gang aft agley". How true!
Mel
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From: <mopar48291@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Monday, April 05, 2004 11:40 PM
Subject: IML: New steering wheel
> I just got my newly recast steering wheel for my '65 LeBaron. It was done
by D&D Automobilia who also did Greg and Russell's '65 Crown wheel. It
looks wonderful! Very classy in black center with clear rim. The only
quibble is that he beefed up the casting a bit as he said the original
plastic was so thin over the steel armature that it was impossible to recast
it. The difference isn't noticeable to the eye, but the feel is slightly
less delicate than the original. Functionally, a little more heft to the
grip should be more comfortable on a long drive. The only downside is the
cost--about $1200. In the years I've looked, I haven't seen anyting better
at any money. I've also had him do the wheel for my '55 DeSoto and it's
also wonderful. I haven't seen my '59 DeSoto wheel yet. Those who have
wheels that are in like new condition are lucky--nothing compares to the
feel of a wheel that's free of cracks and missing chunks.
> Cheers,
> Roger
>
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