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Re: [T3] Stock Steering Wheel typ III - 1971


> Okay...  I had no idea that the steering wheel in question (see subject
> line) was so rare.  I've called several folks (suppliers) and even a
company
> advertising restoration of VW steering wheels.

>While 71 may well have been one of our best years, it was also a transision

>year, so that many parts are unique to a 71. The horn circuit changed in
71, 
>but that was also the last year for the 2-spoke steering wheel. 


My 72 (july 71 produciton) fastback had the exact same wheel as my 71 does.
So the 71 wheels must have bled into the the next years cars, as we've see
other parts do also.  The 4 spoke plastic job was not standard until the 73
model year.


Jason Smith
71 Square FI AT
Columbus, OH USA
http://jasontsmith.tripod.com/vw.htm

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