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crx81 Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2005 Posts: 177 Location: N.P.R. Fla.
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:47 am Post subject: Adapting modern steering wheel? |
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I was just wondering if anyone has adapted a more modern steering wheel from any other VW model to fit their Beetle? What did you use? How did you make it work?
I was thinking that it might be possible to bolt one up to the correct adapter for my car, but I'm afraid to just start buying wheels in a hit and miss fashion to see what works... _________________ My site:
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76940 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:49 am Post subject: |
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If your car is a 74 or newer you can mount any wheel that fits VW watercooled vehicles. _________________ Glenn
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crx81 Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2005 Posts: 177 Location: N.P.R. Fla.
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 5:53 am Post subject: |
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Glenn wrote: |
If your car is a 74 or newer you can mount any wheel that fits VW watercooled vehicles. |
Guess I should have provided that info It's a '73 Standard. _________________ My site:
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chicagovw Samba Member
Joined: January 06, 2007 Posts: 1424 Location: Chicago IL/CHandler AZ
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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I would think you could use the column from a 74-up standard and then be able to use the water cooled wheel. |
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76940 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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chicagovw wrote: |
I would think you could use the column from a 74-up standard and then be able to use the water cooled wheel. |
Sure, you can switch it. _________________ Glenn
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davetaylor Samba Member
Joined: May 24, 2006 Posts: 218 Location: Hawesville, KY
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 2:38 pm Post subject: |
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in my '79 i swapped in mk3 stuff and used a '92 steering wheel, but the column itself had to remain '79 to be the correct length. if you just use the steering wheel from 88+ cars you must also get the little collar from the column.
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crx81 Samba Member
Joined: September 07, 2005 Posts: 177 Location: N.P.R. Fla.
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Posted: Wed Aug 15, 2007 10:35 pm Post subject: |
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Glenn wrote: |
chicagovw wrote: |
I would think you could use the column from a 74-up standard and then be able to use the water cooled wheel. |
Sure, you can switch it. |
Any modding necessary to swap steering columns, or would it be a direct swap? That sounds like a plan if I don't have to custom fab anything to make it work. _________________ My site:
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Glenn Mr. 010
Joined: December 25, 2001 Posts: 76940 Location: Sneaking up behind you
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Posted: Thu Aug 16, 2007 2:58 am Post subject: |
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A 73 column should bolt right in. You'll have to swap ignition locks. _________________ Glenn
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Charlie74Super Samba Member
Joined: June 22, 2012 Posts: 14 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 3:22 pm Post subject: Reviving thread - steering & stalks from late WC for 74 |
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I'm looking at using a VW OEM steering wheel from a late model VW, as well as turn signal / wiper switch. Wiring isn't so much a concern (I can rewire and setup relay systems for the redux of my car) but I'm wondering what's a direct bolt-on replacement and what requires modification. I have a 74 Super Beetle with the stock steering column. Thanks in advance!!!
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Antonio Trejo VW Parts Dealer
Joined: December 17, 2003 Posts: 937 Location: Mexico City
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Bruce Samba Member
Joined: May 16, 2003 Posts: 17290 Location: Left coast, Canada
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Posted: Sat Jul 07, 2012 11:32 pm Post subject: Re: Reviving thread - steering & stalks from late WC for |
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Charlie74Super wrote: |
.... what's a direct bolt-on replacement and what requires modification. I have a 74 Super Beetle with the stock steering column. |
I installed a stock full leather 87 944 steering wheel onto my 75. No mods necessary. _________________
overheard at the portland Swap Meet... wrote: |
..... a steering wheel made from a mastadon tusk..... |
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Veedubaya Samba Member
Joined: January 07, 2012 Posts: 212 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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Man, I would love to see the bug that this steering wheel is bolted on.... |
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