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[Klevdo2202]

Hi guys,

As topic title says, was given a maestro van with 1275 engine and dodgy vw box??

Anyway, the steering wheel has some nasty hard grit stuff which has probably accumulated over the years from dirt etcc

Does anyone have any idea how to get it off? before I start hacking it off with a knife?


Cheers

[Tommyboy12]

Scouring sponge and soapy water usually gets most rubbish of any steering wheel I clean. Its unbelievable how quickly it builds up!

[Klevdo2202]

Scouring sponge and soapy water usually gets most rubbish of any steering wheel I clean. Its unbelievable how quickly it builds up!

Excellent to hear, thanks for that.

The stuff is totally nasty, I had no idea if soap alone would get it off, but I will give it a go. I should get some pictures up I think!!

[BeardedMidget]

Is it in AA yellow? My Dad had one whilst working as an AA patrolman when I was a kid. I have a great pic somewhere of me sat on its bonnet about 4 years old! Maybe wipe it off with panel wipe or thinners?

[Klevdo2202]

Is it in AA yellow? My Dad had one whilst working as an AA patrolman when I was a kid. I have a great pic somewhere of me sat on its bonnet about 4 years old! Maybe wipe it off with panel wipe or thinners?

Yeah, I would say it was AA yellow
Here's some pictures for you!

I was thinking of just cleaning it out properly, cut some of the rust out as well. Seems ok, goes quite well.







Regards, Kelvin

[Carlos W]

It looks like a good example!

[BeardedMidget]

Yeah, looks very tidy and a rare sight nowadays. I agree-it probably is an ex AA patrol van.

[Klevdo2202]

Cheers guys,

I'm chuffed to bits, I can use it for work whilst the Mini goes off the road to get the MG Metro engine in.

Was thinking about spraying the black plastic grille and light surrounds in black, what do you think?


Regards, Kelvin

[minibarnerz]

Nice van!

[BeardedMidget]

Personally I would leave it original mate. Like I say its a real rarity nowadays. Maybe see if you can track down some leyland wheel trims for it!

[Klevdo2202]

Personally I would leave it original mate. Like I say its a real rarity nowadays. Maybe see if you can track down some leyland wheel trims for it!

Thanks minibarnerz!

Bearded Midget: Yeah, I did think that myself, I shall leave it original!

Can you get Leyland wheel trims?????? that would be awesome if I could, to ebay!


Regards, Kelvin

[BeardedMidget]

Bearded Midget: Yeah, I did think that myself, I shall leave it original!

Can you get Leyland wheel trims?????? that would be awesome if I could, to ebay!


Regards, Kelvin

Check out some of these images i picked up from a google search for referance. You could go the whole hog and do it in full AA livery for a laugh!
http://www.flickr.co...N07/5728084598/
http://www.fotothing...26c18771f8ee0a/
http://www.flickr.co...N02/4805755841/

[Klevdo2202]

Bearded Midget: Yeah, I did think that myself, I shall leave it original!

Can you get Leyland wheel trims?????? that would be awesome if I could, to ebay!


Regards, Kelvin

Check out some of these images i picked up from a google search for referance. You could go the whole hog and do it in full AA livery for a laugh!
http://www.flickr.co...N07/5728084598/
http://www.fotothing...26c18771f8ee0a/
http://www.flickr.co...N02/4805755841/

That is so awesome! if I could do that I would!

[Klevdo2202]

Took a few pictures after giving it a clean.






You may be able to see the dirt on the steering wheel, I managed to get most of it off, any other steering wheels fit?



Fuel gauge does not work, have to get it fixed!

Edited by Klevdo2202, 29 May 2011 - 09:27 AM.

[Guess-Works.com]

I have a 4 speed maestro box doing nothing here if you need a replacement for a dodgy box.