I wanted to say thanks for posting this bit of knowledge. It's what makes the PP website so useful. The info definitely kept the job simple. I managed to get my old bus steering wheel off and the new one on in under an hours time and that included the trip to Sears to get a 27mm socket. Here's where I hope to add to the knowledge imparted. I had a 1-1/6" socket in my collection, but couldn't get it through the hole as it was slightly too large (approx 38mm in dia.). If you need to buy a new socket for this job it should be no larger than about 35.5mm to squeeze into the opening. Otherwise you will have to get out the grinder. I still need to find some countersunk screws, but the button-heads will work for now. How long will the stiching stay so white and clean?
On another related topic. It's so sad about Sears. They didn't have a normal 27mm, just deep. The selection is way down from the old days. No customers. I wonder how much longer they will be in business?
