In one of the pics in VWT, there's a modern looking steering wheel which I might want to put in my 77 Bug. Is the steering wheel from a WC model? Where can I get one? Is it a straight swap with my existing steering wheel?
-- Mel P.
77 Std FI Bug & 70 Ghia Cabrio. (being assembled)
I think you're right, my mom's '86 has a similar looking wheel. Not sure if the splines are the same though. If they are you can get a lot more attractive wheels, like the early Scirocco 3-spoke or one from a Corrado
nate
Ben Boyle wrote:
beetlemex sells those modern factory wheels which should fit older beetles.
I too considered buying one since my car is a daily driver, but the price ($180 or so, I think) was not "cost effective" - I bought the car for $1900.
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Hi Mel,
I had this idea too. My 77 wheel was kind of beat up and I was looking for something to replace it with. Btlmex.com sells this wheel but it's expensive. I got one on ebay for a reasonable price. I think it's from the Fox. The wheel fits the spline but your wiper lever will not clear this wheel. The mexican bugs had a different wiper lever. You can get the mexican wiper level from btlmex.com. I subsequently found another original wheel in good shape. so if you want this Fox wheel email me.
Ted 77std Sacramento
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