Steering Wheels...

[speedwell68]

Can anyone offer answer this question on VZI, as the guy is trying to sell me that wheel. I haven't managed to get mine off yet to be able to compare. So my question is, Will that wheel fit my '68?

http://www.volkszone.com/VZi/showthread.php?t=343171

 

[lobus]

If it is the softer "Deluxe" wheel it won't fit your early bay. You will need to change the centre shaft whic is thinner. I don't remember the sizes of them though.
I did it with mine and the difference is worth all the effort I promise.

 

[slammedkustom]

check the part number under the horn push, the part number looks the same but the letter at the end defines which one you have.
the splines changed 3 times while the wheel looked the same!

 

[Clem]

Bear in mind that the later 'soft' wheels break down after a while though and come off in your hands when damp!

 

[speedwell68]

They claim it is a '69 wheel so it should fit a '68, right?

 

[slammedkustom]

part numbers!!!!!! :shock:
check em dude, its take a minute to do

 

[Fortunate Son]

Its probably of little help, but just in case - my April 1971 wheel is part number 211 415 651 D, so as slammedkustom has said I guess you will need either no letter at all or "A", "B" or "C" for yours - good luck

 

[alex]

ive fitted one of them mountry steering wheels to mine, feels dead racy!!!!

 

[shane r]

Measure the diameter of the shaft. You can also count the splines on the shaft and compare them with the grooves on the wheel that is for sale. A real mine field here. If I had to guess, I'd say you're probably after a 'D' - the rarest of the lot.

 

[speedwell68]

Thanks for the advice guys, I'm not gonna bother now, the guy selling it wants daft money for it. Specially as I have discovered it is the same wheel I was offered the week previously for £10.