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1962QTBUG
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 16, 2018 12:13 pm    Post subject: 1971 Steering Wheel Restoration Reply with quote

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Here are pics from my 71 convertible bug restoration. Steering wheel may be 1972, but I am having trouble connecting the horn pad to the wheel. Am I missing something?
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 16, 2018 12:52 pm    Post subject: Re: 1971 Steering Wheel Restoration Reply with quote

Correct: that's not a 1971 steering wheel, that style started in 1972 year.

So too new for me to have any advice.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 16, 2018 3:52 pm    Post subject: Re: 1971 Steering Wheel Restoration Reply with quote

Just align it and PRESS it on. Click. Click. Click. Click
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 17, 2018 7:37 pm    Post subject: Re: 1971 Steering Wheel Restoration Reply with quote

Bring those things indoors- get the wheel and horn pad warm or it will fight you. And clean all your contacts lest you be mad at yourself for having no working horn.

To warn: avoid the worn ground no horn sound scorn, Bjorn.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 8:53 am    Post subject: Re: 1971 Steering Wheel Restoration Reply with quote

Thanks. I can't get the horn pad to hold. Only one of the four posts that clicks is remaing. How do I replace?
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:40 am    Post subject: Re: 1971 Steering Wheel Restoration Reply with quote

Well, it does snap back. Just needed to be more persistent; )

Thanks!
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:48 am    Post subject: Re: 1971 Steering Wheel Restoration Reply with quote

Let's see what it looks like all finished.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 19, 2018 12:23 pm    Post subject: Re: 1971 Steering Wheel Restoration Reply with quote

Look at all 4 of the tubes and receivers where it clicks in place. Some of the tabs may be broken. Also, strongly suggest taking a smal wire wheel the the horn contact points at each of those places.
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