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Old 11-02-07, 03:04 PM
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just spoke to american stiches they are still doing wood and leather for 2nd gen gs just send it in it takes about 2 weeks and they ship it back to you and cost is 550.00 i will be sending mine shortly when i get it back i will post pics http://www.american-stitches.com/ (for anyone who is interested)
Old 11-02-07, 08:12 PM
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Looks like the price is still up there as it was a few years back.
Old 11-02-07, 09:12 PM
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some body said they out of business
Old 11-02-07, 10:11 PM
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I thought they used to do it for around $400. Anyway, I contacted them a couple of months ago and they told me they did not do wood and leather on our 2GS anymore. Whats up with them. Would not mind having this done though.
Also, did they get bought out? Their website says "Welcome to Craft Customs"

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Old 11-03-07, 08:21 AM
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...Sounds great! My black steering wheel is getting beat up,this wood leather combo would sound real nice! It just sucks because I don't think I will be able (nor take a chance) to take the steering wheel off on my own. I would have to bring it to a shop and have them do it...hmm probably $125 to take it off and $125 to put it back on. Now your looking at more like $800 for everything (out the door)...
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Originally Posted by Rock-a-Lex
...Sounds great! My black steering wheel is getting beat up,this wood leather combo would sound real nice! It just sucks because I don't think I will be able (nor take a chance) to take the steering wheel off on my own. I would have to bring it to a shop and have them do it...hmm probably $125 to take it off and $125 to put it back on. Now your looking at more like $800 for everything (out the door)...
is there any diy threads on removing the wheel?
Old 11-03-07, 06:47 PM
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well i spoke with them about 1 month ago and they said they were not doing them anymore he also told me that if i sent mine in he would be able to do it on a 1 time special thing for $650 soo whoever spoke to Carter Kraft owner (noo longer A S ) good for you !!
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Originally Posted by phillygs3
is there any diy threads on removing the wheel?
shouldn't be too difficult. I have a GS and LS, and I swapped out the LS steering wheel for one that was not busted up. It only took 2 hex screws to remove the airbag, disconnect the cruise/airbag/horn, and then remove the steering nut in the center to pull off. I'm certain it will be just as easy for the GS.
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Originally Posted by REELhybrid
shouldn't be too difficult. I have a GS and LS, and I swapped out the LS steering wheel for one that was not busted up. It only took 2 hex screws to remove the airbag, disconnect the cruise/airbag/horn, and then remove the steering nut in the center to pull off. I'm certain it will be just as easy for the GS.
this is exactly how its done
Old 11-05-07, 08:28 AM
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I must say if they are still doing this this is a great mod for the money as I have had my wheel done by them
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