Will a 76 bay Steering wheel fit 72 bay???

Dozza Officially Full-On Dubber

318 posts · joined Dec 2004 · 23 Dec 2004, 8:11 pm

#283668

I think the number of splines in the steering changed in 73 so I dont think the one I am looking at buying for my 72 from a 76 will fit my bay, I am hoping I am wrong...

Anyone know anything??

Thanks

Dorian

kombikim disfunctionally capable

1,521 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 24 Dec 2004, 7:08 am

#283792

you are correct, they did change the column in 1973, the early steering wheels are very hard to get off, the later wheels very easy, best thing long term is to get a later steering column

[Edited on 23-12-2004 by kombikim]

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Andy Andy\'s Adventures

2,820 posts · joined Nov 2002 · 24 Dec 2004, 7:10 am

#283793

Can't tell you the exact year, but I'm sure your right. '76 will not fit '72.
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vwtyp2 Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,504 posts · joined Sep 2003 · 24 Dec 2004, 7:57 am

#283801

my '73 had an early column.
when I p[ut the deluxe padded wheel in, I had to change the column.
it's only a 20 min job 🙂