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Old 11-20-2019, 06:35 AM
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That is definitely a very nice and special touch. Looks great. I am ashamed of myself as a "Pontiac guy" for not even knowing those transparent wheels existed...
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Old 11-21-2019, 02:25 AM
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They were the optional custom wheel, started in 1960 and continued into the late sixties, maybe longer
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Old 11-22-2019, 09:07 AM
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I don't know if there are many guys on here that are "into" the early Pontiac's with the transparent steering wheels but I have a small collection of these cars and have been using Quality Restorations in Ca. for quite some time. They do great work but one thing I have always wanted was the transparent section of the wheel tinted to match the interior. Some guys say they came tinted from the factory, I don't know, all of the original wheels that I have seen are just yellowed looking.
I have found a guy in Sweden that recasts these wheels and he has done two for me with the tint. I am really happy with his work. If anyone is interested I can provide his contact information. Attached is a photo of one he just did for me with the transparent area tinted blue to match the interior in my 61 Catalina.
Cool! Can I see the outside of that 61?
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Old 11-22-2019, 12:23 PM
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The 61 is my Fave Pontiac. There is one locally I’m always trying to buy. And it’s a Royal Car.
Let’s see pics of the collection.

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Old 11-23-2019, 03:23 AM
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61's rule!!
Used to have a Bonneville. The steering wheel, was already painted, and the interiour wasn't correct. Still I loved this car. Had to sell it, to get jy 65 Wildcat 4 Speed, and a 56 Chrysler 300. U can't keep 'em all. Love to get another some day!








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