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555bug WRX Bug Boy

1,123 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#650285
Hey I have a column that I pick up from a guy that is collapsible and has two switches (indicators and wipers I guess). It has a funky plug on the column that I'll need to get a connector for but that's another story. Anyway I need a hub to mount my Momo wheel and there is a guy selling hub to suite 74 on beetles on ebay at present.

Question 1) does the 74 on have a shaft that is different to earlier beetles? does anyone know these measurements?

Question 2) is there an easy way of identifying the vintage on my column? it did have the big ass black wheel that I’ve seen on curve screens.

Cheers for you help 🙂

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#650295
Hi

Those connectors were used on bugs from 72 on, so wont be hard to get, as was the 4 spoke black steering wheel.

The 74 should have finer spline than early bugs with a taper between the spline and the thread.

If your buying a Momo boss kit,
Momo Part #: 0248 - Volkswagen Beetle Up to 6/1974
Momo Part #: 8010 - Volkswagen Beetle 6/1974-1990

Steve

bajachris88 The international telephone dialing code for Antarctica is 6

6,661 posts · joined Apr 2005 ·

#650411
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555bug WRX Bug Boy

1,123 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#650434
ok Steve, I had a look and the thread looks like is runs for around 30mm then there is a definite taper, say 30 deg down to the splines which are very fine. The OD of the spline would be similar to my thumb....so based on that I'm guessing < 74 according to your info.

Do this sound correct? why do I insist on buying crap on ebay anyway?

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#650459
Hi

Just to be sure I will post a picture of the spline.

Steve

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#650678
Hi

I just got chance to take a photos of the early and late splines.

Steve

Late on the left, early on the right.

555bug WRX Bug Boy

1,123 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#650743
looking at your shots i believe its the early (one with the cir clip above) guess its pre 74 then. Cheers you saved me a few $$$

1303Steve Scirocco Rare

8,650 posts · joined Aug 2002 ·

#650835
Glad to help