- Nov 7, 2023
- 1 min
1912 Lancia
To say this wheel presented some unique challenges is a bit of an understatement. But its inherent beauty and craftsmanship was still...
- Apr 25, 2023
- 1 min
Thank you John and Mary Campbell!
A big thank you to John and Mary Campbell (and co-author Mike Taylor) for giving me (and my son-in-law Chip, who is an expert fabricator)...
- Feb 3, 2018
- 1 min
Howard Hughes' Personal Aircraft
VERY pleased with the results. These control wheels came from a WWII B-25 bomber that Hughes converted into his personal executive plane....
- Jun 5, 2017
- 1 min
'33 Custom Ford Phaeton
The August '17 issue of Street Rodder magazine features a magnificent custom 1933 Ford Phaeton. The steering wheel was a collaboration...
- Sep 16, 2016
- 1 min
Unique wooden 'spinner' for a 30' Fitzgerald & Lee boat
This wooden 'spinner' wheel is for an early thirties custom built "town-car" type Fitzgerald & Lee boat. This was a joint venture with...
- Aug 14, 2015
- 1 min
Pebble Beach Arnolt Bristol - WOW!
I was honored to be asked to restore the wheel for this very rare and beautiful 1954 Arnolt Bristol. The results of this restoration are...
- Feb 18, 2015
- 1 min
1930 Chevrolet (wooden wheel)
To say this wheel needed help was an understatement...the hub and spokes were servicable, but the wheel itself was beyond repair. After...
- Feb 15, 2015
- 1 min
1941 Pontiac Steering Wheel
Some before & after shots: #pontiac #banjo
- Jan 25, 2015
- 1 min
Late 30's Chevy Banjo
A gorgeous wheel to begin with, and I loved the owner's choice of color... You can see there's a missing horn bezel in the 'before'...
- Dec 4, 2014
- 1 min
Never a dull moment!
Interesting business! I recently received a 1930's banjo wheel to restore. Upon inspection, I discovered that that the bezel that once...