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ClassicCamper
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 Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2015 11:05 pm Post subject: Re: 4 Spoke Steering Wheel: Type 4 vs. Type 1 |
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The responses on this topic seem to be all over the place. Since I'm not planning to epoxy my steering wheel on my 1973 412, i need a newer one.
From what I surmise a VW beetle 4 spoke wheel will fit. However, I cant get a clear answer as to what year Vw beetle steering wheel to use.
Any clarification would be grand. Thanks! |
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Pelle
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| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 12:55 pm Post subject: Re: 4 Spoke Steering Wheel: Type 4 vs. Type 1 |
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| The steering wheel IS the same as the beetle and Type 3 72-74. It has a bug part no 113 415 651 H |
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ClassicCamper
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| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 8:40 pm Post subject: Re: 4 Spoke Steering Wheel: Type 4 vs. Type 1 |
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| Thanks Pelle - If anyone has a spare 4 spoke wheel with no cracks, inbox me. I also have a ton on ACVW parts I'm willing to swap. Until then, Ill continue to comb the classifieds |
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raygreenwood
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| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 9:07 pm Post subject: Re: 4 Spoke Steering Wheel: Type 4 vs. Type 1 |
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So are you just looking for a stock wheel in better condition..... classifieds should get you there......or are you lookkng for something. ...pristine?
Again....you should call Koch. They can refurbish or totally recast your wheel. Superb work. Like factory. And that would depend on what your budget is. Ray |
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ClassicCamper
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| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 9:35 pm Post subject: Re: 4 Spoke Steering Wheel: Type 4 vs. Type 1 |
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| Budget is tight and you are correct, I'm looking to have the cracks fixed. |
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raygreenwood
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| Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2015 10:13 pm Post subject: Re: 4 Spoke Steering Wheel: Type 4 vs. Type 1 |
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| Koch used to have an,excellent kit and a video tutorial for repairing and painting your own wheel. Some of the mags did write ups years back. It can look like factory. Ray |
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Kharon8
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| Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2015 12:19 pm Post subject: Re: 4 Spoke Steering Wheel: Type 4 vs. Type 1 |
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Non-cracked wheel may be a hard item to find as these tend to crack by aging and most (all?) of them are 40 or more years old by now.
Fortunately these were originally painted so fill the cracks with epoxy, grind to smooth and paint.
Finding correct paint is another problem, any ideas?
Is it just ordinary car paint?
Mine has paint worn out from the bottom side (as seen from the seat) and new paint would be useful.
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Kharon -- '62 typ1, '63 typ14, '61 typ21, '65 typ34, '74 412, '75 typ26
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