how do I repare steering wheel cracks

[bajorek]

My 76's steering wheel has a crack on the left arm, and about a 1/8 gap in the arm on the other side. It is till sturdy, but the old plastic has cracked. The rest of the wheel is in good shape. Had a Bug with the same thing, but I put a cover over it.
I've thought about putting some sort of filler in, but don't know what kind to use- suggestions, tips?

[crofty]

Eastwood has some epoxy made just for that.

[bajorek]

do you have a link, or number? Not familiar with the name.

[bajorek]

nevermind, I found it. Has anyone tried this stuff?
What a great place (Eastwood), thanks croftyest!!

http://www.eastwoodco.com/aspfiles/default.asp?UID=2003061914222357

[ratwell]

POR-15 has a kit also. The price is shocking but look at the contents and see what items they recommend for repair and buy what you need seperately:

http://www.por15.com/restorationkits.html

Their epoxy putty on it's own is much cheaper.

[VDubTech]

I have a couple of late Bay steering wheels with no cracks...if you're interested, email me at [email protected]....

[Karl]

You are better off getting a 78/79 wheel. They are soft rubber, do not crack or split, and are not red hot after sitting in the sun. And are a lot cheaper than trying to patch yours! Pmail me at [email protected], I have an extra one.

[ratwell]

Here's the difference between the two. The later model is much nicer.

http://homepage.mac.com/ratwell/.Pictures/MoreParts5/169-SteeringWheels.jpg

[bajorek]

would a 78/79 wheel fit on my 76?