NatesCustomHolsters Report post Posted April 17, 2012 This is a GT wheel from a 65 mustang fastback. It was in bad shape, so I painted it white then wrapped it in leather. Its got 2 layers of deer hide underneath then cowhide on top, with goat as the caps over the ends where the spokes are. Not fun. Spent 8 hours yesterday doing the project, the stitching was a pain! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyDan Report post Posted April 17, 2012 Wow. That looks pretty good. Did you start with a kit or some sort of instructions? I ask because the holes look machine punched, like from a kit. I've been studying the wheel on my truck as I drive to & from work, trying to figure out the best way to tackle it. The 16 year old leather is finally wearing through. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eaglestroker Report post Posted April 18, 2012 Nate, I like it a lot! -Robert Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NatesCustomHolsters Report post Posted April 18, 2012 No it wasnt a kit. I pre-measured everything out and punched the holes myself prior to stitching them up. It was a load of hard work but it paid off, it feels really good in the hands. -Nate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WScott Report post Posted April 18, 2012 Looks great Love the car too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tatehunt Report post Posted April 20, 2012 Nice job. I've been thinking about tackling that job on my car as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NatesCustomHolsters Report post Posted April 21, 2012 thanks guys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyDan Report post Posted April 21, 2012 No it wasnt a kit. I pre-measured everything out and punched the holes myself prior to stitching them up. It was a load of hard work but it paid off, it feels really good in the hands. -Nate Any tips / instructions / pointers you could give? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NatesCustomHolsters Report post Posted April 25, 2012 It was hard to get the measurements right for the pieces, I would advise cutting them a little long, then when you get toward the end of the stitching, cut them to the right length. Stitch everything up loosely, then go back through with a pick and pull the thread tight one stitch at a time working your way up the piece... then itll all be drawn up tight. I dyed it after it was all stitched up and done, which worked out good for me. I would use a 3/4 oz leather if I did it again, the thickness I used was a little too much for this application I think. I would also work some glue on the wheel somehow just before stitching it just to keep it adhered well and take a little pressure off of all the stitching when you really grab the wheel and get forceful while driving. My car doesnt have power steering so I gotta get ahold of that bad boy sometimes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
