Anyone install Different Steering Wheel on a '60?

[Irish911]

Has anyone installed anything for a steering wheel on a '60-'61 other than the factory wheel and horn? I am interested in seeing pictures if anyone has installed any other type of wheel and horn. I don't know if it matters that I have a '60.
Thanks

(I did a search but found nothing)

[hitest]

If you ignore the gas gauge in the photos you can expand your search beyond '61. Meanwhile, visit the "let's see YOUR dash" thread: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=178567&highlight=dash

I can't leave without providing this shot- speedwell credit goes to rcroane!

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[Irish911]

That wheel and horn look great. Where did you source it, or does it have a part number/name? Looks like you do some rally driving as well.

[txoval]

Grant makes adapters for all years of VW's...Grant 3-hole adapters can be bolted to 5 or 6 hole adapters.

This provides you with the option for installing just about every aftermarket steering wheel made

Find the steering wheel you like and purchase the proper adapter

[Erik G]

it's a speedwell steering wheel

steering wheel spline count changed in 1960, any aftermarket wheel or adapter for 1960-1974 is the same.

some popular wheels are

empi GTV ($$$$)

flat four copy of the one above

Nardi - they feel nicer than the ones above to me and I've had all 3

Empi Carriage or VDM wheel

Banjo wheel

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[txoval]

I think Erik just about nailed the most popular VW steering wheels.

It just depends on what you're looking for, if you want a more modern wheel, simply Google "VW Steering Wheels"

Here is one of my favorites:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Volkswagen-Steering-Wheel-...Ciid%253A1

Even comes with the adapter

[hitest]

[MXDesa]

Those are great options. Eric and Hitest, have you guys been able to maintain horn functionality with all of those steering wheel options?

Thanks for starting this post Irish.

[caleb0101]

i have a vintage superior steering wheel in my 60 euro rag

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[Erik G]

The superiors are nice wheels too

Yes on the horn question.
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[Irish911]

Thanks for the pictures and suggestions, exactly what i was hoping for.

Are the vintage superior wheels still available? I checked out their web site and didn't see anything, unless I was on the wrong site.

[zabo]

there seem to be few in the classifieds
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/search.php...ton=Search

handful on ebay as well
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[hitest]

[Davidsquared]

Hi Erik,
I am looking for an aftermarket wheel for my Karmann Ghia and I am curious as to your opinion. I am tall (189cm) and getting into the car is a bit of a yoga move to get under the steering wheel. I was wondering if the 380 mm steering wheel would make a noticeable difference. Looking at my stock wheel I can see that it still requires to have dish, as this provides clearance to my knees. That the wheel is positioned between my knees and body if that makes sense. But would I notice the difference of 20mm smaller diameter compared to the stock wheel?

thanks in advance
David