Aftermarket saddle leather for steering wheel

[vtgrenadier]

I originally wanted the saddle leather and would have spec'd it to a build... but, I ended up with one that was on a dealer's lot with every other option I wanted. The 1924 Edition then was announced and offers black saddle leather, which I think I'd prefer the aesthetics of. Can anyone think of an upholsterer who might take on a request for stitching black saddle leather over the existing steering wheel - WHILE IN PLACE? I don't want to go removing it and shipping as my local high-end upholstery shop has recommended. Ideally, someone would be located between Boston and NYC.

Thanks.

 

[Bluesurf]

Why don't you change the color of your steering wheel with leather dye. It is very easy to do, like changing the color on a pair of leather shoes. There are several videos on the you-tube for steering wheels. Black should be the easiest to do.

 

[vtgrenadier]

Fair enough... I'm actually after the feeling of a thicker wheel. Not only is the diameter small, but so too is the 'heft.' It's not just the color, but the tactile experience of the higher quality leather.

 

[Bayford]

It might be worth checking out a couple of decent boat yards or sailmakers/marine upholsterers in your area. Its fairly normal for them to replace the leather on yacht wheels, though usually with elk-hide rather than bridle leather. Yacht wheels are generally less contoured than the Grenadier wheel but they might be able to oblige. Just a thought.

 

[255/85]

Fair enough... I'm actually after the feeling of a thicker wheel. Not only is the diameter small, but so too is the 'heft.' It's not just the color, but the tactile experience of the higher quality leather.

I actually wish the wheel was thinner but the standard Nappa leather does feel cheap. If you come up with a replacement cover that can be fitted (as you say) in place then please post up.