Steering wheel group purchase project UPDATE - 3/13/ 18

[wheelz]

SO...I just read 120 posts relating to this as Im stuffing a steak taco bell Quesadilla down my foodpipe. . . .  Only ONE  - LORENs post #67 mentions a LINK to a form I need to fill out?
However, methinx before I do that, SOMEONE here, is it you Loren? has a contact name and/or number at Kochs so I can call to discuss if Im too late or not... 
I would appreciate any help/advise on this!!
Thanks Guys!
 
Wheelz, Tampa Bay

[option B9]

    Hey Dennis
   I pulled out my receipt for the 2 wheels that I had restored, It's Koch's in Acton, CA. phone 661-268-1341 The woman that i spoke to was Barbra and she was great to deal with VERY professional. Give her a call.

                                                                             Tony   

[Loren At 65GS]

Hi Dennis,

 I don't know if Koch's will still do the agreement that was worked out with them or not.  The person I have been dealing with at Koch's is Tereasa. Their hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.  Probably don't need to tell you that there is a 3 hour time difference for you and the west coast.

  Loren

[wheelz]

 

[Buick_65]

Has anyone else received a wheel lately?  Its been a month since they were planning to ship mine, but no dice.  They must be getting increasingly busy, or losing staff as getting an update is proving to be tougher.

[Loren At 65GS]

  I spoke with Koch's today. Teresa will be getting back to me , hopefully today.  They had some issues arise with paint and are hand fitting each wheel with the horn bar that I supplied them.  Quality seems to be a top priority for Koch's.

 On another note,  Koch's can not extend the original pricing.  They will offer a $ 50 discount from the normal pricing though.
 Also the costs will be going up $100 at the New year. If my math is correct, it will then be $ 550 each , plus shipping. 
 So if you want to take advantage of the current $ 50 savings, best do it quickly.

  Loren

[GS66]

Koch?s called me today and said my wheel is shipping out today and should be here next week!

[Loren At 65GS]

  I spoke with Koch's today. Teresa will be getting back to me , hopefully today.  They had some issues arise with paint and are hand fitting each wheel with the horn bar that I supplied them.  Quality seems to be a top priority for Koch's.

 On another note,  Koch's can not extend the original pricing.  They will offer a $ 50 discount from the normal pricing though.
 Also the costs will be going up $100 at the New year. If my math is correct, it will then be $ 550 each , plus shipping. 
 So if you want to take advantage of the current $ 50 savings, best do it quickly.

  Loren

  As promised, Koch's emailed a list of the last six customers and projected finish time.  I am last on the list and should have mine done in two weeks. So figuring shipping time will add another week, I will have mine in about three weeks.

 Thank you all for your patience ,

  Loren

[TrunkMonkey]

 

[Robk]

Mine came a few days ago.  It looks very solid but somehow the bubble wrap imprinted on it.   Which is odd since it was wrapped in a black plastic bag which was then wrapped in bubble wrap.   I am going to try a few things to see if i can buff it off before I contact them as it sounds like they are pretty busy.

Rob

[Buick_65]

The bubble wrap issue came up earlier as well.  I offered to have them leave mine sit there awhile before shipping so that doesn't occur.  They were not interested in taking me up on that, so fingers crossed.  Sounds like my wheel made it all the way through the painting process before a crack appeared.  Hoping that is a fluke.

Should have mine next week if all holds true.

If you do find the secret sauce for the bubble wrap problem, i'd love to hear what it was.

[wheelz]

Guys, I talked to Teresa and Kochs.  She told me to get my wheel in the mail right away and they will honor the price ya'll paid!!     SO, Im sending my wheel off tomorrow.
THANK YOU ALL and especially Loren for bring'n this to light!!!   

Wheelz, Tampa Bay

[Loren At 65GS]

  Wheelz,

  Hey that is great !  Glad Koch's let you in on the pricing.

   Loren

[Buick_65]

Anybody have a quality image of a Grey wheel for a white interior car?  The kind of drab battle ship grey color.  Kochs isn't happy with the color of my finished wheel and didn't save any material for comparison.  I had one on my phone which died.  Hoping to avoid just winging the color which is where we are going to be shortly.

Thanks all.

[TrunkMonkey]

And here is a link to a '65 Skylark with white interior and grey wheel.

https://www.dragers.com/vehicles/111/1965-buick-skylark

Hope that helps. :)