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Offline Branded68

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1968 Steering Wheel Pad - Red
« on: March 10, 2020, 01:45:43 AM »
In the process of restoring a 1968 Branded Mustang and seem to be striking out on a replacement 2-spoke steering wheel pad (Maroon/Dark Red).  Any recommendations?

Offline ruppstang

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Re: 1968 Steering Wheel Pad - Red
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2020, 09:20:36 AM »
 It is tough to find ones that are not sun baked and shrunk. If you can find one that is good of a different color you can dye it to maroon. 

Welcome to the sight. I would love to see pictures of a 68 Branded Mustang. There is a section for member builds.
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Offline J_Speegle

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Re: 1968 Steering Wheel Pad - Red
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2020, 04:57:11 PM »
First welcome to the site. Hope you find the support and information here helpful in your restoration endeavors


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Offline krelboyne

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Re: 1968 Steering Wheel Pad - Red
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2020, 08:17:19 PM »
Same pad was used on lots of 1968 Ford / Mercury cars. The insert is specific to Mustang.
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Offline Branded68

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Re: 1968 Steering Wheel Pad - Red
« Reply #4 on: March 11, 2020, 01:37:49 AM »
Thanks for the warm welcome.  I'll keep my eyes peeled and see if I can track down something salvageable.

I'll definitely post some pictures of the build as it starts to come together.  Another member (toejamm) has been extremely helpful in sorting out the nuances of this somewhat unique project.

Offline Irish1419

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Re: 1968 Steering Wheel Pad - Red
« Reply #5 on: April 25, 2020, 06:39:26 PM »
I am in the same boat... I don’t understand why you can find a dark red 68 mustang steering wheel but you can’t find the horn pad components in red? I’m looking for the exact same thing.