STS Scott Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 I know this has been discussed before, but I am going to raise the question again... I RREEAAAALLLLYYY want to install the wood/leather wheel from a newer Eldorado (1999+, I believe), and I think they offered it in the Devilles too (prior to the 2000 redesign). I know that it is not a simple bolt-in, as they changed the bolt pattern, and that should be enough to deter me from installing it right there...but it's not! Assuming in the first place I can even get my hands on one, is there ANY, I repeat, ANY!! way I could modify it to work. What about removing the outer rim (the only piece I want anyway) and "cutting and pasting" (in a sense... not literally lol). Could the wooden sections be removed, and placed into my existing wheel, or would cutting out sections of the wheel rim destroy the structural integrity of the wheel, let alone butcher the appearence of the wheel? Could the wheel be fabricated into place in any way? I would truley appreciate feed back on this (preferably encouraging things! J/k... all comments are welcome!) Thanks! " ...'took my Cobra down t' the track, hitched to the back o' my Cadillac..." - Jan & Dean, 'hey little cobra' Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldoman95 Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 i know its somewhat ghetto, but i got a steering wheel cover thats black and wood. it looks good, but i agree, i want the wood steering wheel and shift knob for my ETC, unless someone tells me otherwise i think its imposible... any other opinions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 I would absolutely stay away from cutting out sections and piecing it together. That has got to destroy the structural integrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByStorm Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Eldoman95, how do you know what "ghetto" is? Hmmm.....? Peace Out ByStorm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hall Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Someone on another Cadillac side had their steering modified with wood. check it out: Click Here Wood Steering Wheel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STS Scott Posted October 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Whoa!!! Thanks Ed!!!! I am giddy with excitement! That "American Stitches" company has got it together in my book. Just what I was thinking of! Thanks! (ohboy,ohboy,ohboy,ohboy,ohboy!!!) " ...'took my Cobra down t' the track, hitched to the back o' my Cadillac..." - Jan & Dean, 'hey little cobra' Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in AZ Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Hey bro...I know I'm way at the bottom of this list...hope you see this, but the wood wheel is cool. And it's really spendy. And it looks like something any other caddy owner has with out even having to work for it....so??? After feeling the same way as you about it, I wondered if there were any other options that would look good AND look Caddi. You have to defeat the airbag sensor with a resistor ( ten cents) and then you can order a billet wheel for the year column of your car. It's the same as a truck column pretty much..you can even order the billet cruise cover and pedals..the STS is the same as the chevy truck I used to have. Don't ask for your year and model,as they'll refuse to sell you a weheel if they think it's replacing n airbag. Be clever and it will be possible. (I have verified that this wheel will fit. ) Just tell em it was a wrecked car w/ no interior. But check out "billet specialties"..go for a wood grip and bang, you've got shiny polish plus wood. I've had a ton of em in my cars, and it's cool having that much flash in front of you when you drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STS Scott Posted October 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Thanks for the additional info Brian. Could you post a pic. of your wheel, or give me the link to the company? " ...'took my Cobra down t' the track, hitched to the back o' my Cadillac..." - Jan & Dean, 'hey little cobra' Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logan Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 http://www.american-stitches.com/ Logan Diagnostic LLC www.airbagcrash.com www.logandieselusa.com www.ledfix.com www.ledfix.com/yukontaillightrepair.html www.ledfix.com/ledreplacements.html www.ledfix.com/j42385toolrental.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac STS Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 holly crap they have an Allate.net? very niice...def joining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msilva954 Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Im thinkin of just spending the 13 bucks on this one....nicest one Ive seen and it doesnt have the miss matching message things on it. Stitches costs way too much for me. http://store1.yimg.com/I/yhst-21869118377518_1814_34231182 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldoman95 Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Eldoman95, how do you know what "ghetto" is? Hmmm.....? Peace Out ByStorm well i did most of my younger years living off of chicago ave. in downtown Detroit. answer your question? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldoman95 Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Im thinkin of just spending the 13 bucks on this one....nicest one Ive seen and it doesnt have the miss matching message things on it. Stitches costs way too much for me. http://store1.yimg.com/I/yhst-21869118377518_1814_34231182 thats the one i have! go autozone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hall Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 When I have some extra time I may try modifying my steering wheel myself. I just don't think that it would be that hard to do with a piece of mahogony or maple and some patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STS Scott Posted October 22, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 I think I'll be poping over to Detroit sometime this weekend... I'll drop by an Autozone and check out that cover. Maybe it can be a substitute fix for my bruised wheel, until I can manage to conjure up enough money to alow American Stitches to do there thing. " ...'took my Cobra down t' the track, hitched to the back o' my Cadillac..." - Jan & Dean, 'hey little cobra' Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldoman95 Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 I think I'll be poping over to Detroit sometime this weekend... I'll drop by an Autozone and check out that cover. Maybe it can be a substitute fix for my bruised wheel, until I can manage to conjure up enough money to alow American Stitches to do there thing. they dont have autozones in windsor? didnt think youd have to cross the ambassidor to get to one! anyway, ive had mine for a year and i like it. it traps dirt underneth though, so you have to take it off every couple months to clean the wheel or itll stain the leather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msilva954 Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Im thinkin of just spending the 13 bucks on this one....nicest one Ive seen and it doesnt have the miss matching message things on it. Stitches costs way too much for me. http://store1.yimg.com/I/yhst-21869118377518_1814_34231182 thats the one i have! go autozone! Any pics of it installed?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldoman95 Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 ill get some tomorow as i need to use a friends camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldoman95 Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 if you want. just get it and if you dont like it return... up to you. ill get those pics tomorow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msilva954 Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 thnks alot pics would help......I went to uhhhhhh....completely forgot, but its not a autozone....they had some really crappy ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedog Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 i got one similar for my prevoius caddy but it was too small <_> Crystal Red Tintcoat Exterior | Shale/Brownstone Interior | 32k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldoman95 Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 yeah i had to stretch the crap out of mine. but i got it to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedog Posted October 23, 2004 Report Share Posted October 23, 2004 yeah i had to stretch the crap out of mine. but i got it to work lol big caddies...big wheels! Crystal Red Tintcoat Exterior | Shale/Brownstone Interior | 32k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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