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 mick r
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whats a collapsible steering column???
Whats a collapsible steering column and does my 1974 bj beetle have one.?
any replys
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| posted on July 16th, 2011 at 02:35 PM |
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Whats a colapsible steering collum and does my 1974 bj beetle have one.?any replys mick
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Yes Mick
collapsible steering columns were installed from 1968>ON
on NON Super Beetles...
its a good idea to fit these on Early beetles too...
the SUPERS had uni joints in their steering...
LEE
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| posted on July 16th, 2011 at 04:12 PM |
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isntead of the steering column being a solid bar, its this tube kinda double helix shaped (sorta) thingo, such that if crazy crash loads are applied,
the steerign wheel doesn't bash ya in the face. 
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| posted on July 16th, 2011 at 09:08 PM |
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I also use a collapsible steering wheel in My 68 Beetle...
from a late type 3..
its also designed to collapse if it hits You in the chest...
but that is one of the reasons why We have seat belts..
top stop the Body hitting the steering wheel... lol
Lee
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| posted on July 17th, 2011 at 12:44 AM |
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thank you all much appreciated.cheers Mick r
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| posted on July 17th, 2011 at 02:33 PM |
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Always wondered what that lattice work was for.
68 Baja - It's a growing pain!
58 Baja ute - and the pain spreads!
85 T3 Kombi - still growing
89 T3 Kombi - parts car
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| posted on July 17th, 2011 at 07:48 PM |
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here is My collapsible steering wheel designed to be crushed
if Your chest hits it....
from a late type 3..
late beetles also had them but the 76 beetle had a smaller shaft size...
Lee
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