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Old 10-08-2013, 11:13 AM
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Default 149 center for steering wheel
I would get a small piece of aluminum flashing at the local hardware store. Some of it is thin enough to cut with some heavy scissors, make a template, and then cut it out and fit it in there. If it has some crinkles in it, place it on a piece of ceramic or hard floor tile and roll it carefully with a smooth rolling pin.

Oughta work.
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Old 10-08-2013, 11:40 AM
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Great job. Any details on the paint you used?

Eventually I want to get a Cub or two in the 1x8 / 1x9 series to restore. Probably a retirement project, if any are left out there by then (5 -7 years out)! Have an 86 I want to keep original for now, it was one my wife's family used and was given to me to fix and use.
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Here is how I decided to make my template. Will pull the tape and apply it to the metal and mark it. Best part of this is you are able to get the screw hole exactly where it needs to go.

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Looks like a couple good ideas from Dave and Dwayne. Looks like the way to go for finishing up the steering wheel. Thanks Guys.
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Great job. Any details on the paint you used?

Eventually I want to get a Cub or two in the 1x8 / 1x9 series to restore. Probably a retirement project, if any are left out there by then (5 -7 years out)! Have an 86 I want to keep original for now, it was one my wife's family used and was given to me to fix and use.
The paint was done with a spray gun. I used Valspar Tractor and Implement Paint with Valspar hardener. Transportation Yellow and IH White.
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Here's a few more pics...under the hood.
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If you look, you can see the rebuilt edges of the fiberglass dash.
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Boy that looks really nice Kratt.. Excellent job!

I bought a 149 last year and have pretty much went through all of it to make it dependable. Now I'm looking for a 128 to restore where I can tear everything down, then I will go back and give my 149 the treatment it deserves.

These things sure can get addicting!
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That is an awesome job. I like all the contrasting colors. All yellow is too easy. You have a great looking piece to be proud of. I hope mine looks 1/4 that good someday.
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