Steering Column Shroud

[gdtrfb1995]

I have a 1978 Thing (made in Mexico) that has a bad ignition switch. I have the steering wheel off, but I can not get the plastic shroud off from around the steering column. This is a single piece shroud and all I can find online refers to a 2 piece shroud. Any suggestions?

[el_safari]

Hi
Yes, it's been made of plastic since mid-1974.
Sometimes it melts a little in the heat and shrinks, slip downwards.

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[71/72KGER]

I just got a 74 Thing and I'm looking for one.

I have learned that the 73's are metal and starting in 74 they went to plastic re: The Thing Shop, they do not have them and I'm having a hard time finding one.

I'm no help in the disassembly area but I would just advise to go slow as to not break it.

Good luck and please post your findings.

71/72KGER aka Chris
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73 Thing
71 Karmann Ghia Vert
71 Super Beetle Vert

[wbailey2112]

Check the classified ads here and if there are none for sale contact Mike at http://www.thingparts.com
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'74 Thing
'83 Westfalia

[el_safari]

partnumber: 113 953 515
also used on Porsche 924...
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[71/72KGER]

This is the part that I'm looking for and I've looked in the Classifieds and no luck.

I found it at Bug City see below I've never worked with them before.
When I emailed them about this part they were very responsive.
I cannot add this part to the cart so it must not be available.
I called today but it just rang but I'll try again tomorrow.
It's always the small little parts that drive you to distraction.

Chris


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Ignition Switch, Key Surround Plastic Cover, w/ 2x Lock Tabs, SB 74-79, Used German Aka 477953517
Ignition Switch, Key Surround Plastic Cover, w/ 2x Lock Tabs, SB 74-79, Used German Aka 477953517
Item#: 113905650S
Used to complete assembly of 113905851PC of housing # 113905851A
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Price: $46.95
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71 Super Beetle Vert

[74 Thing]

I'd get in touch with Mike Basso at Thingparts.com to see if he had what you were looking for
https://www.thingparts.com/search.php?search_query=steering&x=0&y=0

Some info in here on removal
http://www.vw-resource.com/ignition_switch_replacement.html#ignition

[71/72KGER]

I finally was able to purchase the parts by doing a Google search that lead to a post on this site that had a link to Bug City that worked.

Very odd but it worked.

Thanks for the link to the page for the install directions.

71/71KGER aka Chris
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73 Thing
71 Karmann Ghia Vert
71 Super Beetle Vert