Saucy

I decided to test my sewing skills and start re- stitching my steering wheel. Previously the thread was grey on my grey-green steering wheel, but I figure I would try to use a linen colored thread to match my seats. What do you guys think of the color?

SeanR

Not bad man, looks better than mine.

Mongo

Excellent work! The deviating color I bet looks really nice

Saucy

Thanks guys! I'll post more pics as I get further.

Don Carter

Looks great, mine is next! I buy the beer.

Saucy

Don, I'm game.

Added some more stitching on the right side. Tomorrow, I plan to get a smaller 27mm socket to take off the wheel. I would imagine this is easier on the couch.

Fogey1

Looks great.

What thread precisely and where did you source it? And the same questions for tools, needles and tightening technique(s).

I've been known to use thick, waxed dental floss.

Thanks

superock

Hey Saucy how do you like that Pioneer Head Unit your rockin' ? Is it worth the dough ?

Mongo

Saucy I am really digging the stitching and how it matches with the linen color interior. Nothing like a little DIY pizzazz!

Saucy

Thanks guys.

I went to JoAnn's and bought polyester upholstery thread, dull tapestry needles and beeswax. The thread was a bit thin, so I doubled up and coated the thread with Beeswax.

Saucy

Superock, i love my Pioneer, all the modern amenities and I don't think it looks too out of place. I use the amber colors on the unit, as most of the other colors look obnoxious.

martinss

Good job. For those who are interested, I found this video helpful when I redid a couple of wheels:
The thread size seem to differ between years and/or colours. My black interior '88 had finer thread than my burgundy '90. In the case of the '90 I sourced 3/4mm burgundy thread from a UK supplier via eBay.

superock

Yeah that Radio fits the car perfect just wish it wasn't so expensive ! lol- but from what i've read it's worth it.

AMcCreery

What Pioneer head unit is it?

Saucy

Pioneer MVH-X580BS...$100 at that large online stereo place that starts with a "C" and ends in a "field".

Here are some better pics of it and the mic installed. Gotta have hands free calling.