Steering Wheel Restoration

Hello Everyone!
This episode of the Builder Series at Frank's Place is part of our on-going coverage of the refresh of Luna, our 1962 Corvair camper van. We cover the steps to restoring the steering wheel.
Thanks for watching.
Enjoy the Ride
Wear a Helmet
#corvair #campervan #bbbadventures

[@MizSazz]

She’s coming together and looking good

[@BBB_Adventures]

Howdy, Thank you...it is slow and somewhat steady progress. I'm looking forward to getting Luna back on the road so we can enjoy her and so I can start working on some other projects at Frank's Place. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@TL243]

Awesome.

[@BBB_Adventures]

Thank you for watching. Making progress. Enjoy the Ride

[@stevederr4927]

I’m beginning to believe there is nothing you can’t do! Wow!

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Steve, Unfortunately I tend to think the same thing and get myself into trouble sometimes. :) Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@dfriz8513]

Looks great and worth the time spent. Love the signage on your benches. Be well.

[@BBB_Adventures]

Dave!, Thanks. I an happy with the final result of the steering wheel. Now I just need to get the damn thing finished so I can drive it. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride

[@toddromer6116]

As experienced in my '63 111 coupe, it's a genuine visceral pleasure to cruise down the road with a light grip on a beautiful old steering wheel whilst looking down the hood line of a classy old car. Oh wait, you don't have a hood line😂. But hey, beautiful steering wheel!

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Todd! I totally agree and you are spot on, somehow the steering wheel of an old car is a key part of the nostalgic experience. I'm looking forward to driving Luna with that nice new wheel, and yes she doesn't really have a hood but the experience is still great. One interesting thing about Luna is the front wheel and under your ass so navigating corners is slightly different than in a car but again that just adds to the experience. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride (Drive)

[@lightdark00]

Waiting to see it move under it's own power once again!

[@BBB_Adventures]

Me too....me too. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride (or the drive if your car moves under it's own power)

[@lightdark00]

@@BBB_Adventures Still cycling for transport, so it's with my power without a helmet because I want to see more people cycling, and helmets prevent many from doing so.

[@dfriz8513]

​@@lightdark00you think people don't cycle because of helmets? Sorry to hear this may be possible.

[@lightdark00]

@@dfriz8513 Yes, it's true. I am strong enough that my head should never get hurt cycling. Now if car drivers would just pay attention, I wouldn't get all the money I can from them.

[@lightdark00]

@@dfriz8513 A helmet would stop me from using my bike for needed transport to the tune of 5000 miles a year, and turn that into car usage. That 5000 miles does not include exploring trips, but does include camping vacations.

[@reneacevedo87]

Weppaaaa we here

[@BBB_Adventures]

Rene! Thanks for watching and so great to hear from you. If we can get Luna done, we'll be taking her to Iowa this year and maybe you'll get a chance to see it. Enjoy the Ride

[@reneacevedo87]

@@BBB_Adventures will be cool now im 2:30 hours from iowa i will be closer plus i start training already

[@aleblanc3547]

Tons of work but a bad/dirty steering wheel is worse than a grocery cart with a mind of its own. 😂

[@BBB_Adventures]

Hey Aaron, Great analogy and yes...a dirty steering wheel totally detracts for the otherwise awesome experience of driving a vintage vehicle. Thanks for watching. Enjoy the Ride