NK1 Cushioned Grip Steering Wheel Identification

[glamis44]

I am looking for a way to identify a real NK1 Steering wheel and what to look for. I did a search and came up with nothing definitive. Are there any numbers on it or letters cast into the rubber mold? I have seen some with K's and O's, and other with just two indents on the back side. Trying to differentiate between a real one and repop.

Any info will be helpful.

Thanks

[camaronut]

The repros grain is very thin unlike originals.  Also the metal band is welded together at the 6 o’clock position.  The originals are a solid band all way around.

[glamis44]

Thanks, That helped a lot. Finally found one after a few aftermarket that were passed off as original....