Rover 75 leather steering wheel wanted

Space_1999 · 23rd November 2007, 11:25

Hello everyone - I am new to the forum. I have just bought a near-mint Wedgewood Blue 1999 Connoisseur which I have currently restoring to as new condition. The only thing that lets it down is the steering wheel, which is worn on one part of the rim. So I'm wondering if anyone has got an *all leather* smokestone grey wheel, preferably with cruise controls (but not essential). I am told that many folk upgrade to the wood wheels, which I'm not so keen on, so if anyone has an excellent leather item, please email me! Many thanks, David

baxlin · 23rd November 2007, 11:39

David, don't worry about which switches any wheel will have, it's so easy to transfer yours over, cutting out a bit of the backplate to accomodate the cruise controls, or do as I did, and swap backplates.

PS Sorry, forgetting my manners - welcome to the forum!!

malcolm

rollsey1 · 23rd November 2007, 11:52

I had a quick look on ebay as thee is usually a good selection there but no smokestone at the moment I’m afraid.

Keith · 23rd November 2007, 11:56

Methinks I know that car

Did you get home ok?
I have moved the thread to the wants section, chances are a few members will have their pre wood wheels available.

STUBIE · 23rd November 2007, 12:16

David

I have a smokestone one that I took off my 53 plater sitting in the shed, it does not have a back plate as I used that when I transferred to a new wooden wheel. I can't remember the condition but I will have a look tonight.

Stubie

madone · 23rd November 2007, 12:20

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Originally Posted by STUBIE

David

I have a smokestone one that I took off my 53 plater sitting in the shed, it does not have a back plate as I used that when I transferred to a new wooden wheel. I can't remember the condition but I will have a look tonight.

Stubie

Ditto. It is is canny nick as well.

Space_1999 · 23rd November 2007, 14:38

yes thanks Keith - and thanks for all your great help and advice. For other posters, Keith gave my car it's PDI Testbook check last night, as Rover forgot to do it back in 1999! It's a great forum - all I want to know is how do I join the club?

Tom Collins · 23rd November 2007, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Space_1999

yes thanks Keith - and thanks for all your great help and advice. For other posters, Keith gave my car it's PDI Testbook check last night, as Rover forgot to do it back in 1999! It's a great forum - all I want to know is how do I join the club?

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Keith · 23rd November 2007, 17:27

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Originally Posted by Space_1999

yes thanks Keith - and thanks for all your great help and advice. For other posters, Keith gave my car it's PDI Testbook check last night, as Rover forgot to do it back in 1999!

Yep second one I have seen not set up for any specific country and therefore never having had any dealer options set other than the defaults!

23rd November 2007, 11:25	#1
Space_1999 Regular poster Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marlborough Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Rover 75 leather steering wheel wanted Hello everyone - I am new to the forum. I have just bought a near-mint Wedgewood Blue 1999 Connoisseur which I have currently restoring to as new condition. The only thing that lets it down is the steering wheel, which is worn on one part of the rim. So I'm wondering if anyone has got an all leather smokestone grey wheel, preferably with cruise controls (but not essential). I am told that many folk upgrade to the wood wheels, which I'm not so keen on, so if anyone has an excellent leather item, please email me! Many thanks, David

23rd November 2007, 11:39	#2
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	David, don't worry about which switches any wheel will have, it's so easy to transfer yours over, cutting out a bit of the backplate to accomodate the cruise controls, or do as I did, and swap backplates. PS Sorry, forgetting my manners - welcome to the forum!! malcolm Last edited by baxlin; 23rd November 2007 at 11:40.. Reason: manners

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23rd November 2007, 11:52	#3
rollsey1 Loves to post Honda Super Magna Join Date: May 2007 Location: Guildford Posts: 385 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had a quick look on ebay as thee is usually a good selection there but no smokestone at the moment I’m afraid.

23rd November 2007, 11:56	#4
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	Methinks I know that car Did you get home ok? I have moved the thread to the wants section, chances are a few members will have their pre wood wheels available.

23rd November 2007, 12:16	#5
STUBIE This is my second home Back in a Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4,926 Thanks: 131 Thanked 357 Times in 261 Posts	David I have a smokestone one that I took off my 53 plater sitting in the shed, it does not have a back plate as I used that when I transferred to a new wooden wheel. I can't remember the condition but I will have a look tonight. Stubie

23rd November 2007, 14:38	#7
Space_1999 Regular poster Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marlborough Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	yes thanks Keith - and thanks for all your great help and advice. For other posters, Keith gave my car it's PDI Testbook check last night, as Rover forgot to do it back in 1999! It's a great forum - all I want to know is how do I join the club?

23rd November 2007, 14:55	#9
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