Black Spoke Cover from GT500 Steering Wheel
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Black Spoke Cover from GT500 Steering Wheel
I'd like to replace the 3 AL colored spokes with the black cover from a GT 500 steering wheel. Can anybody give me the Parts#.
The AL # is 3F830- (Steering wheel spoke finish panel)
Thanks
The AL # is 3F830- (Steering wheel spoke finish panel)
Thanks
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well you would only be able to cover that one part because the other two are part of the stearing wheel, Ask KC and he can get you the whole stearing wheel
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All three covers are the same part# on the standard IUP wheel. It appears that the bottom spoke on the GT500 wheel is the same piece just in black.
If I can get three, it should be no problem putting them on the IUP wheel.
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Yeah, I don't think paint will look right or hold up well with rings/watch bands, etc. Let us know how the black turns out, I think that's a neat idea.
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I would be surprised if this is an individual item available through ford. Since they are aluminum you may be able to get them anodized or e-coated. I think it would look really good with the dark charcoal aluminum.
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http://i8.ebayimg.com/07/i/000/7f/a7/2669_12.JPG
Im sure these guys could do something for you. Thats a nice looking wheel, just a little pricey.
Im sure these guys could do something for you. Thats a nice looking wheel, just a little pricey.
#10
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...7257905&rd=1,1
i may get in touch with them to see if they can do other interior parts one day. They have Hummer parts etc, I see no reason why they couldnt do those pieces
i may get in touch with them to see if they can do other interior parts one day. They have Hummer parts etc, I see no reason why they couldnt do those pieces
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Well I got a reply from KC.
While the part is available KC doesn't think it is exacly the same and wouldn't fit properly. Second let's just say that even at KC's price it would not be economical to do the swap. I'd have almost as much in the wheel as a GT 500 wheel costs.
There are two different spoke covers, the lower and the two upper ones. both are black plastic with the aluminum looking coating on top. Both are easy to remove and re-install.
I'll think I'll check around and see if there is someone who can buff or polish that coating off. I'd just prefer an all black wheel.
While the part is available KC doesn't think it is exacly the same and wouldn't fit properly. Second let's just say that even at KC's price it would not be economical to do the swap. I'd have almost as much in the wheel as a GT 500 wheel costs.
There are two different spoke covers, the lower and the two upper ones. both are black plastic with the aluminum looking coating on top. Both are easy to remove and re-install.
I'll think I'll check around and see if there is someone who can buff or polish that coating off. I'd just prefer an all black wheel.
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http://www.wooddashexperts.com/custo...cat=471&page=1
Wonder if you might be able to do something with this.
-danny
Wonder if you might be able to do something with this.
-danny
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http://www.wooddashexperts.com/custo...cat=471&page=1
Wonder if you might be able to do something with this.
-danny
Wonder if you might be able to do something with this.
-danny
I've got a guy here at work checking with someone to see if the covers could be low pressure media blasted to remove the AL and leave a matte black finish.
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-danny
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I know plastic can be given a chrome look, my problem is if these 'spokes' won't work with the IUP, what can I purchase to 'chrome' in order to replace the ones on my IUP wheel?
-danny
-danny
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As for what to use to replace them, I know a while back you could just order the IUP covers by themselves. I remember seeing a few sets on eBay, plus Kevin had them on his hot sheets at one time.
Also, plastic CAN actually be chromed. Not just a chrome look.
BTW, I just checked, and they definitely aren't interchangable. Not even left to right. All three are a different shape. (see pics)
Also, plastic CAN actually be chromed. Not just a chrome look.
BTW, I just checked, and they definitely aren't interchangable. Not even left to right. All three are a different shape. (see pics)