Willy's #1 Pat's Willy's

[KMS]

The last time I seen it he was prepping for paint ,,The Grill sure does look nice he added some light buckets to it and some sanding ,Will try to get him to post some of his work pics,,

[Fumbles]

Nice steering wheel! I've gotta learn to bend a circle and make one someday!

[KMS]

Originally Posted by Fumbles

Nice steering wheel! I've gotta learn to bend a circle and make one someday!

Thank you ,, I used a 1/2" drive socket clamped in vise , a set of needle nose vise grips ,clamped on end and swore spit and kicked the wall getting it formed .. I really like your video, it's very good ..

[Fumbles]

Originally Posted by KMS

Thank you ,, I used a 1/2" drive socket clamped in vise , a set of needle nose vise grips ,clamped on end and swore spit and kicked the wall getting it formed .. I really like your video, it's very good ..

Thanks! Figured it would be a good way to finish off the build. Had fun making it with my son. Not sure I'd ever want to tackle something like that again as I'm knee deep in a '66 fastback right now.

I think I used your winch in my Jeep build? Can't remember now as it was so long ago but I remember seeing your winches and was impressed as it needed something small but powerful.

[BigSki]

Originally Posted by Fumbles

Nice steering wheel! I've gotta learn to bend a circle and make one someday!

That seemingly simple task kicked me arse when I made one for my orange Jerp. I ended up bending it more than 360° ( more like 480° ) then sliced the overlap to make a round circle.

[Fumbles]

Originally Posted by BigSki

That seemingly simple task kicked me arse when I made one for my orange Jerp. I ended up bending it more than 360° ( more like 480° ) then sliced the overlap to make a round circle.

Now that's a good idea - bend it further than necessary then cut it where it makes the best circle. I've got a brake line bender that might work well too !

[dadrab]

Originally Posted by Fumbles

Now that's a good idea - bend it further than necessary then cut it where it makes the best circle. I've got a brake line bender that might work well too !

I wish you well. I'm working on my second Jeep now and decided I'd give a shot at making a steering wheel.

After futzing with it for a solid hour and a half I finally thought "screw this" and cut a slice of 2" PVC pipe and used it. It works just fine with none of the aggravation.

[Big Mike]

Originally Posted by Fumbles

Now that's a good idea - bend it further than necessary then cut it where it makes the best circle

I also used a large socket clamped in the vise. Easiest way to make a hoop - just overlap it and cut it...

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[BigSki]

Big Mike, glad to see you posting ! If your schedule allows, lets GTG to run these Jerps again.