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  1. GatorFL

    GatorFL Moderator
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    #1 GatorFL, Mar 11, 2010
    I found a source to re-do a leather wheel, even with the french stitch. I was referred by Tim Stanford to Ron Reed, a craftsman located out in the woods of Central Florida. I was up there this week on business and took a couple of hours to swing by Ron's shop to see his work. Amazing! I am really glad I took the time to go meet him. True craftsman would be an understatement. In addition to being a leather craftsman he is a metalsmith, he even has a foundry out back.

    If you need a refurb on your steering wheel give Ron a call at (352) 589-0474.
     
  2. solofast

    solofast Formula 3

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    #2 solofast, Mar 11, 2010
    Ron used to live in Lantana back in the late 60's (assuming it's the same Ron Reed) he used to make awsome bucket seats using steel tubing (conduit) that were in demand for racers, he built a dune buggy with a tube frame (also of conduit) quiet a character, but a really smart guy...
     
  3. GatorFL

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    #3 GatorFL, Mar 11, 2010
    Same guy! I really enjoyed spending a couple hours with him today. From looking at his work in person to the pictures he broke out to seeing the all-wood canoe he hand-built hanging from the ceiling of his shop, it was a true pleasure.

    Trust me guys if you need a wheel redone, call Ron.
     
  4. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 tazandjan, Mar 11, 2010
    Duane- Great info, thanks. Do you have the name of his shop? Here is a list of shops I have, with Ron, and the info I found on him, added:

    Alan Gun Leather Accessories, Inc.
    7027 West Broward Blvd. #292
    Plantation, Florida 33317
    Phone: 800-780-4500, 800-875-0606
    Fax: 1-954-472-9836
    http://www.aglausa.com/

    Harmony Auto Sport
    430 Hicksville Rd
    Bethpage, NY 11714-3454

    Craft Customs
    892 Steger Town Rd., Ste. 59
    Rockwall, TX 75032
    214.564.1170
    american-stitches.com

    Ron H Reed
    31522 Hillcrest Dr
    Eustis, FL 32736-8684
    (352)589-0474


    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
  5. chrismorse

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    #5 chrismorse, Mar 12, 2010
    The covering has shrunk away from the seam. The leather seems to be glued on, not stiched??? and a small piece about the size of a dime is missing at the bottom.

    There are a few wheels available out there that look very close to stock, (77 GTB), so, is it less expensive to have one recovered or just buy new???

    thanks,
    chris
     
  6. GatorFL

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    #6 GatorFL, Mar 12, 2010
    Chris, it depends on the wheel but it's all handwork. Ron quoted me $225 which is not bad for a 328 wheel.

    The leather is glued and stitched.

    You can get a Momo for probably $100, if you want to show the car recovering or finding a wheel from a parts car is the only way to go.
     
  7. GatorFL

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    #7 GatorFL, Mar 12, 2010
    Terry, I've not heard good things about the first vendor on your list.
     
  8. BigTex

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    #8 BigTex, Mar 12, 2010
    Most of the real MOMO 308GTB wheels are gone, replicas are now available.....
     
  9. f355spider

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    #9 f355spider, Mar 12, 2010
    Same with the 328 steering wheels. I purchased if not THE last, very close to it, from Ferrari UK many years ago. There are many wheels made by Momo that are very similar, or remakes by them, but they have minor details missing that may or may not bother some owners.
     
  10. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #10 tazandjan, Mar 12, 2010
    Duane- Tell me more. I intended to have them recover an OEM carbon fiber trim wheel I picked up for my 575M. My problem is finding someone who can come up with Charcoal 4304 leather.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
  11. GatorFL

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    #11 GatorFL, Mar 12, 2010
  12. BIGHORN

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    #12 BIGHORN, Mar 13, 2010
    Ron Reed did have his shop at the Lantana airport for many years. Best upholstry guy I have seen.. He did my 275 Dattona and C4.
     
  13. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #13 tazandjan, Mar 13, 2010
    Duane- Thanks for the info. Especially for a wheel that retails for $4500. Admittedly only paid $300 for mine out of a wrecked car, but it is pretty rough.

    Taz
    Terry Phillips
     
  14. Constance

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    #14 Constance, Feb 22, 2012


    You can also do it yourself



    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=356974
     
  15. tazandjan

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    #15 tazandjan, Feb 22, 2012
    Constance- That really looks good. You have a great touch with a needle and thread. I am afraid if I tried that, though, it would look like an explosion in a clothing factory.
     

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