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Can anyone tell me the original color for the 50 accessory steering wheel? I am considering recasting my wheel, and what is left of the original plastic is heavily weathered and faded. it appears to be a light shade of gray, but because of the fading it is difficult to tell. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Steve
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A very light shade of gray is correct. The 1951-1952 version was more of an ivory.
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Pearl Gray....nicest of the bunch
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I used DAL 30873 DQE thistle gray for my 51 matches the dash around the gauges and also the glove box
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The 1951 steering wheel matched the color of the window crank knobs and the shift knobs and light switch knob.
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You guys are killing me! Time to go to the paint store!
Thanks I think?
Was the cross bar on the wheel if you will knob color too?
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The area of the cross bar coverered by the horn ring was bare metal.
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Ok I m not sure I am on the same page?are you folks saying this steering wheel color should be the color of the shift knob, radio knobs pictured?and if so is the crossmember the darker gray like it is shown? Please and thanks ![[Linked Image from i1027.photobucket.com]](http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y336/nonidrinkers/IMG00070-20110127-2222.jpg)
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Dads51...They are talking about the accessory wheel. Your deluxe wheel is fine the way it is. 1951-52 can be seen here… http://shop.kustomcarparts.com/17-1...Ivory-each-steerwheel-17butrfly-ivry.htm
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Ok what is an accessory steering wheel?
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The 1950-1952 caaessory wheel is also refered to as the butterfly wheel because the spoke and horn ring are in the shpe of butterfly wings. It is a solid plastic? wheel and not painted hard ribber.
Several years back they were being reproduced but not accurate as they were more for the modified trade. They were 1" smaller in diameter and came in black and ivory.
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What was the attraction to a different, boring sounding wheel?
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I wouldn't call it boring, just different. I've always thought the '51/'52 Deluxe wheel and cap looked pretty fancy anyway. I would think of getting a butterfly for my '50, but not my '51. I think if you owned a Standard series back then, an upgrade would look nice.
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Hi Guys,
The main advantage I can see is you have clear vison of the instruments, no more trying to see through the horn ring,
Ian.
My favorite Chevies were built in the 30's 40's and 50's.
32 Special Sedan, 41 Special Deluxe coupe, 52 Bel Air Hardtop and 58 Impala Convertible.
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