Repop Rim-blow steering wheel

[ragtopdodge]

Found it on ebay.  $500!  Not bad when you consider a switch alone is $200 not installed.










compare with a $4,000 supposed-NOS one:

[MEK-Dangerfield]

They don't come with center caps though. Anyone know if they are reproduced yet?

[ragtopdodge]

Yup.  BE&A makes spot-on ones from what I was told.

Same w/these:

http://www.rimblowsteeringwheels.com/PRODUCTS_AND_SERVICES.html

[tommyg29]

 
not bad at all considering

About the only blemish from perfection in my entire interior is a small scratch on the rim of my fishcap, but I am not paying $300 for the repop.
But, it stands out like the proverbial sore thumb.

oh, and a couple small cracks in the rear black plastic part of the wheel, but you dont notice that part.

[ragtopdodge]

not bad at all considering

About the only blemish from perfection in my entire interior is a small scratch on the rim of my fishcap, but I am not paying $300 for the repop.
But, it stands out like the proverbial sore thumb.

oh, and a couple small cracks in the rear black plastic part of the wheel, but you dont notice that part.

They sell just the fishcap rim.  Plumbeeper's I think is metal (cool!), but BE&A's is plastic as original.  Also e-bay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/70-71-New-Mopar-Cuda-Challenger-RIMBLOW-STEERING-Ring-/380326969549?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item588d4100cd

[tommyg29]

wow, I didnt know that thanks!

Now you may have cost me my walkin money for the week 

[plumbeeper]

Just my 

We had one of the new rimblow wheels last fall. A customer sent it to us just to install a new switch in it. I would definitely be asking a few questions before I bought one based on what example I had. I sure hope they've taken care of the issues.

Cracks in the black plastic.
Satin chrome spokes not correctly prepared before plating. Chrome does not have a consistant sheen.
Switch cover does not fit correctly due to spokes not set at the right depth.
Gap for switch not correct for switch installation. That's why they won't guarantee the switch to work.
Woodgrain is some type of soft wood, not plastic like original. No dovetails, incorrect woodgrain pattern.

So, if you buy the new wheel ($500), add a new switch and pigtail ($150) then a new center cap ($250) you'll have under $1,000 in it. Still won't be right though...

Dave