The 2 I have from '75 TR6's are rubber.
Jim Davis
Fortson, GA
CF38690UO
CF37325U
Philip Haldeman wrote:
>
> Andy Mace said:
>
> >Odds are if it appears to be just molded onto the rim, it's not leather.
> >However, if it appears as if it was stitched on (like any other
> >aftermarket cover would be), I'd say it is leather. I know for a fact (at
> >least I'm pretty sure I remember) that later Mk3 Spitfires had a
> >leather-wrapped steering wheel.
>
> I'm on the Digest, so I may not be getting info as quickly as ideal. But
> several of you are still of the opinion that this TR6 steering wheel is, in
> fact, genuine leather. Regarding Andy's comment, I do see what >appears<
> to be stitching. It's possible that it's genuine stitching (also made of
> leather) or that it's fake stitching that's been very cleverly molded into
> the vinyl. Or, to make matters even more confusing, it could be genuine
> stitching that's been sealed around the inside of the rim to match the
> black leather, and hence only >appears< to be fake! Frankly, it's very
> hard to tell.
>
> Someone out there, who's an expert, must know whether or not these original
> TR6 wheels are, in fact, genuine leather.
>
> --Phil
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