[TR] leather steering wheel cover

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Bob, List,
I second the recommendation to use Wheelskins.  I did on my TR6 and the result looks great.
They will make it to size, and it includes an inside cord to pull the thread against, and the holes for sewing.  Provide the diameter and grip circumference as per their instructions.

NOTE - the say "tight is right !", and they mean it.  At first, you may believe they sent one that it too small (I did); it goes on snug and you will get a work out sewing it on, but the results are worth it.

NFI,
Stan
 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Joe Curry" <spitlist at cox.net>
> Bob,
> If you are handy and creative, you can go to an upholstery shop and get some
> remnants and make your own.
> 
> You have to get a curved upholstery needle and some strong nylon thread.  If
> you practice a bit before getting started, you will find that making a nice
> stitch pattern is rather easy.
> 
> The end effect is much better than what you typically find using an off the
> shelf kit.
> 
> Joe C. 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: triumphs-bounces+spitlist=cox.net at autox.team.net
> [mailto:triumphs-bounces+spitlist=cox.net at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Bob
> Labuz
> Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 10:36 AM
> To: Triumph Email List
> Subject: [TR] leather steering wheel cover
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I am looking to replace the very old cover on my TR3A and also get a new
> cover 
> for the TR4.
> 
> Does anyone know of a supplier of these items?
> 
> Moss sells one which fits 16.5 wheels but if I measured correctly the 4 is
> 16 
> and the 3 is 17.
> 
> The existing cover on the 3 I believe is an original AMCO part very old and 
> ready for the trash.
> 
> I would like to go with a similar style, black and laced from the inside.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Bob
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