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 lenny1870
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| posted on May 5th, 2013 at 10:55 PM |
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Steering Wheel trouble
I have a '70 beetle currently with a 4 spoke steering wheel. I also have an older steering wheel with the horn ring (below) which I really want to
have instead. I only have the steering wheel and the horn ring, what else do I need? horn button...screws? I'm not sure what im looking for 
thanks Josh
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| posted on May 6th, 2013 at 12:51 AM |
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posted by lenny1870
I have a '70 beetle currently with a 4 spoke steering wheel. I also have an older steering wheel with the horn ring (below) which I really want to
have instead. I only have the steering wheel and the horn ring, what else do I need? horn button...screws? I'm not sure what im looking for
thanks Josh
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Hi Josh
I have My original 1968 wheel I am thinking of putting back on
I have been using a late type 3 collapsible steering wheel..
there is a copper plate and 3 screws with springs and nylon spacers/insulators plus a small screw and nut to hold the horn wire..
I should have a pic somewhere..
cheers
LEE
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lenny1870
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| posted on May 7th, 2013 at 05:48 PM |
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Thanks Lee, Is there a kit you can buy? or a generic kit that fits most years? I'm looking out for one ...Let's try ebay  
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pfillery
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| posted on May 8th, 2013 at 05:47 PM |
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Something to consider is that the ADRs for 1970 may specify a padded wheel, if you put the older style on it may be taking the safety standard
backwards according to the authorities. Just a thought. I'm not sure if the wheel you refer to with the 4 spokes I'd padded. I know there are in
padded wheels on later cars so it may not be an issue but you want to find this out before someone cracks their face on it and your insurance doesn't
cover it.
I much prefer the classic wheels too.
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| posted on May 8th, 2013 at 07:37 PM |
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The 4 spokes aren't padded in any possible way. If your head hits it in an accident, you'll sure know about it!
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| posted on May 8th, 2013 at 09:02 PM |
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posted by pfillery
Something to consider is that the ADRs for 1970 may specify a padded wheel, if you put the older style on it may be taking the safety standard
backwards according to the authorities. Just a thought. I'm not sure if the wheel you refer to with the 4 spokes I'd padded. I know there are in
padded wheels on later cars so it may not be an issue but you want to find this out before someone cracks their face on it and your insurance doesn't
cover it.
I much prefer the classic wheels too.
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the 2 spoke wheel with horn ring was stock.
The 4 spoke wheel didn't start till 1972.
The horn pad on them was padded in some markets but not Oz.
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lenny1870
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| posted on May 8th, 2013 at 09:44 PM |
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Yeah That's a thought, and If it had padding I would keep it thanks pfillery
Mine does pull apart easily and it already has a crack down the middle anyway,the only padding it has is some 3mm plastic haha... the push face
So I think I will go with the 2 spoke, I like the look of the older ones so much better
Ill just wear a helmet when im driving haha
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