C1's Texture or No Texture ?
I recently started a thread about windshield weatherstrips and the two ribs found on originals. Thanks to all that responded with great pictures.
Although my original post was pirated (apology accepted
) by a discussion about whether C1 steering wheels had texture "grain" or where they smooth from the factory, I decided to move this topic to another post because I found it to be worthy of additional discussion. The way I look it, we are here to share and learn and if possible add some clarity to some of these debates as long as the evidence is convincing and credible.
To that end, I would like to enter some evidence that I believe is pretty compelling and very credible. Through my original post I met another NCRS member who happens to own an original, documented 24,000 mile 1957. This is a four star Bow Tie (headed for #5 in San Antonio) and was featured recently on the the cover of the Restorer magazine. He was gracious enough to take some pictures of the original w/s I wanted and was willing to do a little detective work on the steering wheel dilemma as well. This car is the real deal and is well known by many. The VIN is 34** and is an April production car. As I have learned over my thirty years in this hobby, there will be opposing viewpoints even when the evidence is clear, so let the games begin. BTW- these pictures show front facing surface, back surface and spoke areas. I do have more views, but thought I would start with these four. Once again, thanks to the owner of this car for playing an integral role in advancing this discussion further.
Although my original post was pirated (apology accepted
) by a discussion about whether C1 steering wheels had texture "grain" or where they smooth from the factory, I decided to move this topic to another post because I found it to be worthy of additional discussion. The way I look it, we are here to share and learn and if possible add some clarity to some of these debates as long as the evidence is convincing and credible.To that end, I would like to enter some evidence that I believe is pretty compelling and very credible. Through my original post I met another NCRS member who happens to own an original, documented 24,000 mile 1957. This is a four star Bow Tie (headed for #5 in San Antonio) and was featured recently on the the cover of the Restorer magazine. He was gracious enough to take some pictures of the original w/s I wanted and was willing to do a little detective work on the steering wheel dilemma as well. This car is the real deal and is well known by many. The VIN is 34** and is an April production car. As I have learned over my thirty years in this hobby, there will be opposing viewpoints even when the evidence is clear, so let the games begin. BTW- these pictures show front facing surface, back surface and spoke areas. I do have more views, but thought I would start with these four. Once again, thanks to the owner of this car for playing an integral role in advancing this discussion further.
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