The Cal-look Lounge

Hey guys,
       I am going to swap out my original 65 steering wheel for a nice wood one. Something that's solid and does not flex a lot. I was thinking of a new Flat 4 wood wheel. Whats in your car? I would love to see pics of what you have in your cal-look bug. I know The Bug Inn is coming up. Maybe the Flat 4 would be on sale there......... ;)

The Flat Four is just a Grant wheel ;)
Nardi has some nice looking wheels also.

EMPI GT Custom in my GTV:

Flat4 are nice, you would use it with the ISP-West mounting boss.

You can easily find an old Speedwell with its boss for a good price, or a Superior 500.

Nardi are nice looking too, and you can choose the size you like.

Zach,
      VERY COOL! I love all the old school stuff. I did not know the flat 4 was a Grant. Thanks for the info. Does grant make their own version thats less money by chance?

Nico,
        I like the look of the flat 4. They may not be the nicest but I figured I should not have any problems with cracks or anything vs. purchasing a vintage wheel. I would like something that does not flex a lot like my stock wheel. I am guess the 3 spokes make a large difference over the 2 spoke stock wheels!

empi leather one

Formuling France in mine.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y42/YAVE123/int1.jpg)

EMPI GT Deluxe ;D

speedwell small dish with custom boss and oval horn (if i remember well) in mine
(http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/2396/img3113q.jpg)

That's what I have, except mine's black.

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Mine is an Empi GT Sport in 15''
Very classical but always beautiful
Soon on my car  ;)

I used the CB wheel with Flat 4 hub...CB sells both and work well, kinda cheap too  :o

I think I read on this board "wood steering wheels are for boats." I agree.

Well, you know ... they will FLOAT! ;)

AWESOME!!!!! I love all the different steering wheels and dashes!!!! Zach's horn button can double for a airbag!!!!!LOL!!!! Very cool! And I had that Formula France that you have Jason many many years ago! I want to go wood though! Here's a shot of the wheel I will be replacing! I need to get a dash pic too!

Here's mine with the Empi wood wheel, running leather at the moment.
The horn button was missing when I found it, so I made one out of an old wheel center cap to fit a stock horn button ... the search continues for a correct padded piece like Zach's.

The flat 4s are nice, but much lighter weight than the originals ... materials? I bought one for my '67 DD project, but haven't gotten to the point of putting it on.

TexasTom,
            Awesome! Very nice! I want to lose my monster tach and get a smaller (LESS NOTICABLE) one! I love the smaller gauges mounted into the dash. Anyone want to trade a really nice tach and maybe some cash for a wheel???? ;D
            Hey Tom, how is the economy doing over there in Texas? I am pretty "DONE" with California anymore. They have ran this state into the ground and it's not coming back for a long long time!

Empi coach

Sofaking,
      Awesome! Love that Racer Red too! Very nice!!!!!! Keep em coming men! After this thread I will know exactly what I want!!!

        TEXASTOM: WTF??????????? THE MAGIC ZZTOP KEYS AND NO RADIO??????????????????????

65Bug ...
OK, snapped a current for you ... use to have the monster on the dash back when too.
As for the music, it's all in my head!
One Man's sane is another Man's CRAZY!
TxT

I bought a flat 4 wood wheel. I have to say that I am not really that happy with it, but I guess it is a decent piece for the money. I would really like to have it in a much darker stain, not to mention a horn button that isn't a cheap piece of crap! This Porsche wheel I am posting is my "dream wheel" though...too bad they are like $1000 and up for ones that need to be restored!

-Andy

(http://i698.photobucket.com/albums/vv348/youngnstudly/40920028.jpg)

<rimshot>  ;D

Nice solid wheel, although I would prefer the small version. I went back to the three spoke wheel

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z148/2manytoys_photo/stratobluepasoshowa.jpg)

Solid wheel, standard three spoke. feels good and nice size.

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z148/2manytoys_photo/zeeewit.jpg)

FF Banjo Re-pop. Very light flexes a ton, but cool factor is nice.

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z148/2manytoys_photo/Speedster4sale099.jpg)

I like the looks and cleanliness of the FF GT Repop, but there will be considerable flex compared to the original GT. The repop has aluminum spokes the original has Stainless. If you are comparing the flex in a stock wheel, that is.

(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z148/2manytoys_photo/type34302.jpg)
I like the feel and looks of the Formuling, good size grip.


(http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z148/2manytoys_photo/63ragint.jpg)
The Grant GT wheel is a good option too.

Here is mine, stock center with custom ring.. Gives me room for my long legs.

WOW! You guys ALL have bitchen cars!!!! The cal-look lounge is really awesome! Here's mine, what would you guys recommend????

How about one of those "Wood Grain" Sport Grips to go over my wheel :D

That is Super Clean! Love it!

Not a wood steering wheel but this is my Lecarra  ;)

(http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/1678/p1000164r.jpg)

Late model with a leather wrap.

(http://www.glenn-ring.com/temp/steeringwheel.jpg)

stock for me

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k207/fredy_66/my%2065/DSCN1795.jpg)

for now

Ill have this one in my 66, when its done... ;)

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a6/Hotrodvw/Turbo%20Projekt/0103101635-02.jpg)

 Here is a vintage Grant wood rim I picked for 15 USD...
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A little polish, steel wool and walnut stain brought it back to fair/good condition. Not everyone's taste but it suits me fine for now. They still make them new, but the rims are much thicker and not as attractive IMHO.

This is what I am running, having a horn button made and wrapping it in the same color door panel you can see.

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_WfCoy6mmPwA/TB-VkdGCXfI/AAAAAAAAKsc/DC5ds6EHNVA/s640/IMG_0772.JPG)

   Wheel I bought from ISP West a few years ago. Empi GT Formula 500 I think they called it.

                            Norris

nice one

Heres mine.MOMO was black, bead blasted and buffed.

That's a sexy looking Tach.   :)

(http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/6210/dsc7214klein.jpg)

I've had wanted ads on several forums for an old Speedwell formula wheel. Any tip on where to look?
Haven't had any sucess yet.

WOW so nice one`s in here!

When talking about steering wheels in VW´s you cant`get around those beauties:

Porsche x-wing:
(http://static.skynetblogs.be/media/98130/2501248071.JPG)

VDM:
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_WfCoy6mmPwA/SWu4auH_wlI/AAAAAAAAFHQ/608o6smIvTo/s800/Dash%20and%20wheel%20picture.jpg)

Passat TS
(http://www.dflvwclub.com/getimage.php?imgsrc=images/cars/christian/1/christian_3.jpg)

personal

Speedwell small dish for me

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5323530277_50a1348ebd_z.jpg)

or deep dish.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4031/4714816768_b68bb5d77a_z.jpg)

or Les Leston.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/4847010457_c41d9e097e_z.jpg)

or Momo 60's

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5015/5585018551_29c97b8c19_z.jpg)

carlito , not sure than speedwell made some small dish steering wheels
(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5281/5323530277_50a1348ebd_z.jpg)

i've the same as you and this came from a french car if i remember and those were on boat  ;)
here's mine  ;)

here's my speedwell steering wheel in my old daily driver

Flat 4 GT in my 60'
(http://static.skynetblogs.be/media/98130/3490627562.JPG)

and my empi GT custom in the 61  ;)

and another i've a springalex but not sure the boss was for vw

[attachment=1][attachment=2][attachment=3] my choices are: speedwell formula, personal autostrada, petri vdm

(http://i56.tinypic.com/t9us77.jpg)  ;)

loved my old Nardi Classic
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v493/streetvw/img028.jpg)

I love them in black!

hum....

always have "Nardi" in all my cars.....

How about the "CHAIN" you know, the ones the LowRiders run??? So they can drive with the hand cuffs on....................... :D :D
     So many options to chose from! I know I want 14-15 inch. But I am not sure about the depth of the wheel itself. I am 6'2 if that means anything to you pro's out there?? Would a flatter wheel be better for me?
        Man, you guys have awesome cars! I cannot wait till I get mine painted! So far, I am still thinking Flat 4. But I need to see some wheels in person!

small diameter porsche steering wheel for my 68..

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Not sure if it´s a Speedwell, could be a replica but it´s old for sure 8)

(http://www1.garaget.org/archive/53/52215/130202/130202-1927680.jpg)

I've got a couple of choices. First, I've got a wheel like Dave Rhodes had in the '64 - a Scat I believe. Dave's was all black whereas mine was tan. Looked a bit odd though so I polished the spokes and dyed the rim and centre grey. I got what I think is a Speedwell off ebay a few years ago, all painted black but will be stripped back before going into the '51, so plenty of time! Then there's a Moto-Lita that I got off Ebay, supposed to be off a '67 but it has a small spline boss so it's for a '74-on. That'll end up on the wife's Mk1 Golf 'vert as I haven't got anything that late! Finally there are a pair of Nardi wheels, one woodrim and one leather wrapped for the wifes Beetle vert and my car. The woodrim needs refinishing and the leather one needs re-covering, but they were both cheap enough and feel nice so I'm happy enough!

I really need to get some pics...

Your's deeper.

Formula have equiped many cars and other stuff...
Simca, Jaguar, Mini, Lotus, VW, ...

There's 3 type of deep for 15" Furmula
(http://images.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/1374971.jpg)
(http://images.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/1374972.jpg)
and 2 type in 13"
(http://images.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/1180440.jpg)

For the 15", there is 5 kind of finish.
(http://images.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/pix/1180444.jpg)

But you're right.
Speedwell chose the deep dish in the Formula collection.
There's too different kind :
The new one with black boss kit, Speedwell horn button and more dark.
The old one in natural finish with silver boss kit and standard bus horn button.

(http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/326345.jpg)

I wish I could find a boss for my small dish Speedwell/Formula  :o

I wish the Empi Riverside wheels would have been that diameter.  :P

this looks ok

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VINTAGE-CLASSIC-WOOD-STEERING-WHEEL-9-HOLE-/320675870518?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4aa9c57736

Hey guys,
  Yea, thats not a bad looking wheel there on ebay! It would have showed up much better with a solid color background. In stead of butcher block????
     I just measured my wheel distance. I measured from the wind shield to the steering wheel back on the top. I got a distance of 3 inches. I never realized the stock wheel was 16 inches in diameter!
     Does anyone know how close the Flat 4 wheel is off the wind shield at the top?[attachment=2]

Thanks!

I did not realize. After adding it all up the Flat 4 wheels is 400.00!!!!!!!!! That's alot of money for a steering wheel! Sheeeesh.................

I now made .
the eBay wheel and a boss ends up at a better price 100 150.
boss

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Steering-Wheel-Boss-Kit-for-VW-Beetle-to-7-1974-NEW_W0QQitemZ310238434335QQcategoryZ9889QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp4340.m263QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DDLSL%252BSIC%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%252BDDSIC%26otn%3D8%26pmod%3D380316806302%252B380316806302%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8208193325150249113

here's mine, stock in my 58.

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/1958/010_on/IMG_5883.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/1958/at%20home%201/IMG_2387.jpg)

Also, GT Custom in my 64.  ;)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/Change%2064/Sprint_on/ResizeofGTCustom002.jpg)

(http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c37/Hipposleek/Change%2064/Sprint_on/ResizeofGTCustom003.jpg)

let me to add to the speedwell infos:
although formula wood wheels were made in 3 dish versions only the medium and deep dish were offered for vws. The shallow one not. You can not use it with the original speedwell/formula boss - the wood rim gets too close to the indicator swith. [attachment=1][attachment=2][attachment=3][attachment=4]

any idea what this is
 ???


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200594066100&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

looks like a springall wheel for ford cortina lotus[attachment=1]

i think my wheel, of which i posted a picture earlier, is the shallow dish formula.

i had a boss custom made by some english guy i met on volksworld show 2007 (i think). at first, the boss wasn't big enough an the wheel was indeed too close to the indicator switch. then, they made me a bigger one and i love the position of the wheel now!

@nico: if you want, i can try to find who made that boss for me. let me know, also if you want more pictures of my boss

Yes, yours is a shallow dish like one of my formula wheels. I have the same problem with that one.
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That would be great!  ;)  :)

Copied these over from another thread.

I hope you'll forgive the repost.

I had a Racemark steering wheel in my '67 for most of it's life then I replaced it with an Empi GT. The wheel was leather wrapped like the first 2 pics but had the later style horn button like the third pic.

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[attachment=2]

(http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/473538.jpg)

A LOT of nice wheels in this thread!

The Porsche 911R wheel I convinced AssHull to let me install in his '67 ;)

(http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=5626.0;attach=42854;image)

awesome wheel flow  :o ;)

Thank you  ;D

empi style for the cheap.
Here is my empi style datsun steering wheel.  Total cost 70 bucks, I like it...
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Here is mine, a genuine EMPI GTV 15 inch, witch I got from my wife 13 years ago, when I gave her a ring as a wedding present  :)

Philip Steenackers
Flatline-Lowriders
Belgium

Cant quite afford the real thing so heres a pic of what i can afford, my Flat4 GTV with a black and chrome wolfsburg horn button. ;D

Here is my wheels in the Jeansbug i have a Luisi wheel


(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/376/jeansbeetlecockpitweb00.jpg) (http://img90.imageshack.us/i/jeansbeetlecockpitweb00.jpg/)



in my on going project a -56 i have a Nardi steering wheel but will problably sell it and go stock.



(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/1221/ovalentaklagatframvagnf.jpg) (http://img97.imageshack.us/i/ovalentaklagatframvagnf.jpg/)




//beetlemic

Another Lecarra here. :)

Here's my old wheel.  I used this until I got a smokin' deal on a Flat-4 wheel from a friend.  I still have this and don't really want to part with it.  A good friend modified the Le Carra horn button for me.  I think it's pretty cool...!

I've got a grant wheel with flat4 empi gtv boss kit, a bit different and I love the feel of it!

(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk268/notablecarrot3/270f9d04.jpg)

(http://i282.photobucket.com/albums/kk268/notablecarrot3/a9b98fbf.jpg)

Mota Lita which I love.  I had a similar version on my 356, that was also great.  Good value for money in my opinion.

(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll218/Bathtub57/TKX%20836/IMG_3220.jpg)

(http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll218/Bathtub57/TKX%20836/PIC_0008.jpg)

Here's my 914 wheel....

(http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d54/1967vw/Temp%20file/Steeringwheel004.jpg)

  8) ;) ;D

... I see what ya did there Sarge ... LOL!

Ya did? ::) ;)  Seriously, I was looking at Gibber's pic and it struck me how hard it would be to learn a right hand drive car (for me, anyway), so....

It's weird how wrong that looks to me...!?!

Here is my Raid Steering wheel, first with tha horn button from ISP, using an ISP adapter, so had to use there button, then this past Saturday at work I modified it so I can use the original Raid horn button which is on now, the 2nd pic.

Ted

is this the same ?
(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k207/fredy_66/Facebook/Timeline%20Photos/1001803_10151687227247450_243180228_n.jpg) (http://s89.photobucket.com/user/fredy_66/media/Facebook/Timeline%20Photos/1001803_10151687227247450_243180228_n.jpg.html)

yes, that's look like a 15" formula wheel [attachment=1][attachment=2]

cool thanks

Nardi Anni 60


(http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/Venomous-67/051_zps62d26a52.jpg) (http://s222.photobucket.com/user/Venomous-67/media/051_zps62d26a52.jpg.html)

build looks like it will be stellar but boy is that a great looking wheel

 :)

(http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k207/fredy_66/Picture088_zps1b2a9ecb.jpg) (http://s89.photobucket.com/user/fredy_66/media/Picture088_zps1b2a9ecb.jpg.html)

Here's my Formula  :)

(http://i.imgur.com/gxSZf55l.jpg)

my boss is hitting the blinker switch . have a older one coming hope that is going to fix  it

I like that, especially with the Speedwell horn push.
Are these available?
I havent seen one before!
I was thinking of a Nardi but I would like one of these now
Dave

No sorry, I just bought it last week end ...  ;)

how can you  see that it is an original speedwell steering wheel thanks Micke

as i said to jordan , speedwell used formula sterring wheels , but they used the deep dish model , not the shallow and medium one  
check here (http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php/topic,15481.msg228140.html#msg228140)  ;)

My EMPI GT :

(http://img4.hostingpics.net/pics/157746photo13.jpg) (http://www.hostingpics.net/viewer.php?id=157746photo13.jpg)

Thanks Fabs :)

Does anyone know where I can buy the Speedwell, Formula one from.
I do see that Flat 4 are doing a copy, are they any good.
I am guessing its just watching eBay UK?
And are the Speedwell horn pushes available.
Thanks

I sell my Formula on eBay :

http://www.ebay.fr/itm/330980542696?redirect=mobile

I've just bought a really rather lovely NARDI wheel for my '54 bug, but I'm struggling to find a suitable boss for it.

Can anyone suggest where I might get one from?

Thanks
Niko

Ps Am I correct in thinking that the steering column splines on a '54 bug are the same as a 356 Porsche?

I think that a momo boss fits Nardi steering wheels, pretty sure that's what I used for mine  :-\

I have been trying to find a 15 inch Formula but I haven't seen any deep dish come up on ebay at all?
I will just keep looking unless anyone knows where else I can look?
Thanks
Dave

I really like this one
Is it available as a repro ?
Whete can I get one
Thanks
Dave

This one is mine...  :)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/530867_4949270171888_1577287401_n.jpg?oh=22197132375e5954ecd562217ef92d66&oe=55BB6211&__gda__=1437822838_532fca78ef3919216b9b3f0fae8999b7)

(https://scontent-fra.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/599860_4949270651900_1812904175_n.jpg?oh=3c6d05034c16a054e7b355e8d111de69&oe=55B56549)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/61647_4949269411869_1587884710_n.jpg?oh=fdd60a075f4d8c19461d9e737481b0d1&oe=55B25D23&__gda__=1436897003_4a75ff6b5da0ebb31bb5ab8bdc54b072)

dave those were never reproduced till this day

Thanks
I am just having trouble decieding on a steering wheel.
I would like a Speedwell but I cant find one I can afford!
And I am not sure on the repro ones.
My interior will accept either a woden or black wheel, i am now leaning towards black.
Just found one I quite like its the GT 500 sold by ISP West, any feedback appreciated.


http://www.vwispwest.com/MNGS277.html

Dave

Found this wheel on eBay and had it modified to fit an ISP boss, I think it's off an old Vette

Bought mine 15 years ago for 10 DM.

Looks like the Empi GT and there´s a Empi stamp from behind,but normaly they are all in wood.
Think i´ve some Mustang or other V8...could that be?

Greets Tom

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Tom, I'd have to check my catalogs but if I remember correctly EMPI did offer a composite (faux wood) steering wheel. If yours has the Empi stamp on it, I'd venture a guess that it's real.

Have any of you all ever seen a steering wheel like this one? It's faux wood but otherwise a very nice construction. I like the extended hub on it but have never seen another steering wheel like this. There are no makers marks.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/09/dbb3b5a40488ea93184f5a5f348de1a2.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/09/027719688fabafd37ed78102ade9ec28.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/09/085d6701b9fedabcce05ba4dbeecc1f4.jpg)

I'll play... I really like the Formula/Speedwell history.. This one has a 2 inch dish.
(http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/459676.jpg)
(http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/459677.jpg)

Lecarra for me

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I just picked this one up a couple weeks ago. I still can't figure out who made it.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/09/e81c47809f8f9f0812efe03e70625778.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/09/d47663064745999f37033c6f1eef7367.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/09/cf3cdc0c77731ab6262241d60927cd7c.jpg)

Bad picture but it's the same as I am running.

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1YFYSbagMgQ/VSassmuLG2I/AAAAAAAAPk4/LYXf_4loJqY/w812-h609-no/IMG_3710.JPG)

Thank´s Jos ;)

After searching a lot in the Web it seem´s to be an GT Deluxe,but in my case with the totaly wrong horn ;D

Greets Tom

still a sweet steering wheel Tom, Congrats on the score.

Chris, my pictures are actually the crappy cell pics. Do you have any idea who made that steering wheel? where did you find that horn button? I love the look of the wheel as a whole but I couldn't justify using it without a horn button.

My picture was dark, I had the horn button made by a friend and he cut a pocket for a Porsche center cap. At one time I knew who was made that wheel but have forgotten. Mine was cracked all over on the spokes, yours looks good.

these are my current steering wheels which i swap about on my bug every now and again although 2 are now forsale (please view forsale section if interested)

 (http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t163/alexvw_2007/IMG_0507_zpsazmbnmvo.jpg) (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/alexvw_2007/media/IMG_0507_zpsazmbnmvo.jpg.html)


(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t163/alexvw_2007/IMG_0510_zpskvqxe8wv.jpg) (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/alexvw_2007/media/IMG_0510_zpskvqxe8wv.jpg.html)

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t163/alexvw_2007/IMG_22601_zpsgkfo2ge6.jpg) (http://s160.photobucket.com/user/alexvw_2007/media/IMG_22601_zpsgkfo2ge6.jpg.html)

Hi,
I`m looking for Information about this steering wheel.
There`s just one sign "Targa" on it. I didn`t find any Infos. It Looks like a Formula Vee Logo, but I`ve no idea.

May somebody here knows something.  ???
Any help would be appreciated.

Tobi

http://www.machine7.com/product.php?xProd=13319&xSec=3332 

I use this - 1 Grant Nostalgia 15" slotted spokes style. I find it a nice variation on the tradiditional wooden EMPI GT weel, and suits the rest of the interior more, as everything is monochrome..! white car, balck interior with metal accents - works for me!

Superior 500, with a flat 4 speedwell repro boss
That I had machined down to fit the wheel, and a Wolfsburg horn push


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Looks really good!

Here's an Empi coach (VDM/Petri) steering wheel in my late squareback automatic.

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I like my 56 stock steering wheel  :)

(https://abload.de/img/dscf0188largehouon.jpg) (http://abload.de/image.php?img=dscf0188largehouon.jpg)

(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu14/jheath16407/For%20Sale/B645C476-6217-424F-B0B0-C8D4F3B9F068.jpg)

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Stock up in here.....

Anyone know what this wheel is and approx value? It's a friends and he's taken it off his volksrod for something else as it's too big for the car, he's a tall dude and the car has a heavy roof chop. Anyway. I like the look of it, tempted myself!

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Almost looks like a les leston wheel but someone might know better than I

Looks like a leather wrapped Formula wheel.^

I love the feel of the Raid Racemark. This is the same wheel that Wally used on his iconic '62.

(http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o319/s1368324/522DAF5E-B6D5-48A5-AE31-D74042E84B2E_zpsprfqanaq.jpg) (http://s123.photobucket.com/user/s1368324/media/522DAF5E-B6D5-48A5-AE31-D74042E84B2E_zpsprfqanaq.jpg.html)
(http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1578.0;attach=4943)

Speedwell.... :-)

Moto-Lita Mark 4, 35,5cm/14" diameter, dished around 5cm.
Have another one without dish that I think looks better.

Horn button is a NOS oval batwing button with the original white paint removed.
Had to shave the outer diameter about a tenth of a millimetre to make a snug fit.

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My buddy gave me/my car a VDM Coach wheel for her 50th birthday yesterday, and it took all of about half an hour this morning to decide to put it on. I'll be restoring it at some point in the future, but for now, I think I'll rock it as it is. Or maybe I'll get brave and try to leather wrap it.

Restore it in black. Completely changes the look of the wheel.

I will definitely keep that in mind! Right now, I really like the change up from stock black to the nice, light tan. I definitely want to wait and see how hot the wheel gets after sitting in the sun all day before I decide what I want to do with it.

(http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/cc32/haakidal/Boble/7ef9eb6e-30c7-4f8b-b977-addd6fbaf0bf_zpsqzcosbiv.jpg) (http://s215.photobucket.com/user/haakidal/media/Boble/7ef9eb6e-30c7-4f8b-b977-addd6fbaf0bf_zpsqzcosbiv.jpg.html)

The prototipo and a modified horn button...
Is this what we call a dashboard sleeper?..

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Here is mine.

Nothing too complicated. Guess i'm lucky with a red car, it sets off a wood rim beautifully.

(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y117/motormeister/IMG_2946_zpsgbj6znss.jpg) (http://s4.photobucket.com/user/motormeister/media/IMG_2946_zpsgbj6znss.jpg.html)

Really nice, I love your interior/dash/wheel combo!

Yes, nice that!

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I used a steering wheel from a fiat 850.
bored out the rivets for the stock mount and made an adaptor out of an old (broken) stock steering wheel.
sourced a horn button and flattend out the fiat logo, looks great, should get some foto's of how it looks now..

glauco

got this one some weeks ago
britannia

mine of unknown manufacture. ran it in the oval and it will go into the 63

always like those, especially with a little porsche logo  ;D

Here´s my collection of steering wheels.

After seeing Felix/DFL's sweet looking Passat TS steering wheel in this tread I began the hunt for one to fit in my car. After som tip I found on fore sale on "Tradera" (Swedish Ebay) and placed the winning bid, maybe higher than I liked but....  ;D
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I redrilled a Luise hub, blasted and powder coated the hornring and monted the sw with stainless allen bolts.
(https://i.imgur.com/b9f6LDW.jpg)

This is the result in my 71 late looker, when my 67 is done (if it gets done) it will moved there.
(https://i.imgur.com/k4hzhC9.jpg)

That Passat wheel looks great, and you're not likely to see too many others.

Mine is a Nardi - got a woodrim one from an MX-5 to go in my wife's cab (eventually...) but saw this leather one a few years ago at VoWo and couldn't resist it for £25! Ideally needs the leather redoing as it's worn through on one piece.

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Tried my new wheel on the 67 yesterday.
Original momo prototipo, but will need to modify indicator arm, or run quite a large spacer, as the wheel is totally flat  :-[

This wheel is very old school to me, who manufactured this wheel and what is the diameter?

Sweet I want one =)

Just want to share this steering wheel of mine. Got it about 8 years ago and i’m thinking its an Empi GT but doesn’t have the stamp at the back. Came with an original boss kit and black button. The spline is definitely for volkswagen. When i first installed it, i saw the backside of the horn button and it has the wolfburg logo engraved. Maybe anyone has any info regarding this one? Thanks.

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It`s an EMPI GT wheel with a VW horn button modified to fit.

The horn button is not a VW modified. Empi offered this rare version. I have one too. It is made exactly as an Empi one.

Different versions were made :
- Black with silver Wolfsburg crest
- Full black. It was the one like yours, with the VW crest, but the plastic used is black, so you can't see any details.

Empi steering wheels were sold via different retailers. Empi of cours, but a bit later by IECO. IECO steering wheels where Empi but they didn't have the Empi logo on them and have the black of VW crest horn buttons.

I just bought the lot of Empi steering wheels from the original manufacturer and I have all the history for this one. I will give more info later.

Thanks for the info! I’d sure love to know more history about this one. Been looking for any info over the years but to no avail. I’m glad for your help. I’m wondering myself why it has the VW crest underneath the full black logo, and tried to compare the button with other steering wheels but not one looks like it.


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The Fiat 850 steering wheel fully installed with the original horn button :)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180523/4fe35d268a2af6d6cd9fe20e38d84bea.jpg)

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yes that is cool. and fuelmeter in full view, that is smart  ;D

Ha ha, thank you  ;D
But it's a voltage meter, shitty photo, my bad!
Haven't installed the fuel meter yet.
Not yet sure witch meter is going to go where. I'm already happy that they are working. Most of them ::)

ahhh voltmeters. when they say the voltage is low, you allready know, because you didn't start.  ;D

exactly!  ;D but it came in a pack with the 944 gauges so I could just as well use it ;)

Just wanted to share my steering wheel (and dash). Original it has some kind of foam rim, but it is covered in nice black leather now.
For me it is the perfect steering wheel for my late model.

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Cheers, Nick Koebrugge.

Well since my car is going to be getting a ton of work done this winter, I'm hoping to get the cracks in the wheel filled in while the car's up on blocks (figuratively.) I was wondering if any of you guys would be able to lead me down the right path of resins/glues to fill them in? Thanks for any advice!

Hi Andrew,

I´ve repaired 4-5 original steering wheels with a 2-component-kit from Patex.
It worked really well and I think it could work on your steering wheel.
But after some grinding and a bit of filler it needs to be repainted.

Tobi

Awesome, thank you! As far as repainting it goes, I've been trying to work out what I want to do for that. I'll be sure to put up pictures of it when it's all done though!

Andrew,

Milliput works well. Also needs sanding and painting. I got mine from our local Boyes store in the craft section, or any craft shop or online. Easy to use and a good finish.  ;)

Milliput epoxy putty? I want to make sure I do it right and it stays in place for as long as possible.

I used a kit from Eastwood to restore the steering wheel in my '68 Camaro about ten yeasr ago. It's held up pretty well.

Good to know, thanks!

I have had this Moto Lita steering wheel in storage for the past 20+ years. I've got
it from a friend who imported a Ghia from CA back then and he did'nt want to use
it due to the missing steering wheel boss.
I finnished my own steering wheel boss this summer and it all fits nicely in my Bug.

/Rolf

Hi Fab...did you get this from Phil ? Looks like one I sold to him. Cool piece. I have a similar one now which I will probably sell...if anyone is interested, PM me.  Seasons greeting Loungers...

Sold the original prototipo, replaced with a 78’ momo Indy wheel

Hey Tom which hub did you use for the Indy wheel? The regular VW Momo hub looks too short for non-dished wheels like the Indy, did you have to add a spacer?

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I ve got a Formuling in the Karmann Ghia , with an adapter ring to fit a new Momo hub . The original Formuling hubs are almost impossible to find

Here’s mine  8)
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Yannick

I'm tempted by this wheel for the '58.  However I'll need a boss.  Does anyone have the diameter of a Flat4 style boss for a GT or Speedwell wheel so I can decide which will work best?   

Can anyone think of any other options?

Also, does anyone know of a boss which covers the end of the column like the standard wheel on the '58?

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Yannick; looks great!
Richard

Thanks Richard  ;)

We reduced the size of an original steering wheel. It is even better in the hand because the outer ring is a little thicker.

Here is my black leather Formula shallow Dish with a Flat4 speedwell boss and a standard bus horn button.
Bought it NOS with his box, quite interesting to see the whole Formula range.

(https://i.imgur.com/VU07NHf.jpg)
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That looks good.  What diameter is it?

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Personal wood steering wheel on a billet aluminum hub in my 67...
Found it a few years ago for a few Euros on a garage sale
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Thanks Richard, it's a 15'' wheel, same size as Speedwell ones.
The Flat4boss fit perfectly the original speedwell/Formula, I just had to enlarge a bit the 3 fixing holes for the flat4 screws, which are really shitty screws!, if you can choose better quality ones do not hesitate.

Mark 1 Scirocco wheel on my 1977 standard Beetle. Direct bolt-on; no adapters or any other work needed. Wheelskins brand leather wheel wrap. Beetle horn button fits into the "bellows" Scirocco hub with friction fit. I previously had a 1973 SportsBug 3-spoke wheel on this car for 25 years. Both wheels have the same outer diameter, 14 7/8". Porsche 914 tachometer.
(https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/1810006.jpg)

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is this a real one ?
look like the steering wheel  is smaller (diameter) than an original riverside 500  look like the 914 model 
here's mine in my friend 65 bahamas blue

Yeah it’s a real steering wheel.  Turns the car and everything.  🤣🤣.  It’s a 914 wheel

yes but the riverside steering wheels was bigger diameter and the spoke were different , riverside weren't 914 steering wheels

I never said it was a Riverside wheel.  It’s just a Porsche wheel adapted to a Volkswagen.

Can anyone provide a picture of the back side of the riverside 500 empi steering wheel I just found one and want to make sure .... it does measure 15.5 inches in diameter but it’s also dated 1972 with the VDM logo but no part# like they have on the 911/912 steering wheels I just found this one In a Ghia my friend bought and he asked if I had a stock one to trade didnt think anything about the wheel until I had asked about the horn pad and he said it was in the trash cuz it was all wrinkled up so I went to get it and it was embossed with the empi logo it’s very hard to make it out but it’s the empi logo for sure not Porsche

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not sure that it's a riverside the rear is not the same   and on mine no VDM logo on the rearhere's the back of  my riverside

My past and present wheels

And empi GT

Thankyou Fabs you I agree my friend. Time to sell it now LOL

I thought I got a real riverside 500 on a trade trade a week or so ago but it turned out to be a 911 steering wheel but that changed the other day when an old friend asked what this steering wheel is and I said it is mine LoL so again another trade happened and I finally got a true EMPI RIVERSIDE 500 steering wheel. Last one slipped thru my hands at Pomona about 9 years ago when my friend tim from Belgium picked it up before I could and got that One for $15 and I believe that it belongs to you now Fabs.

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nice one Johnny!

yes he's mine now  ;D ;D but not for 15$

Not wheel related, but where did you get the padded dash top?

It’s a vintage Empi dash pad. If I remember correct from the samba.

Yes Danny Zepeda has a few NOS ones left

Cheers Vdubchef and restojohnny.

Rare late 60’s HAAN accessory 13” leather wrapped steering wheel

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Being 6ft 2" I needed a smaller wheel:

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I like the look of the flat 4. :-X

I have one for sale:
http://cal-look.no/lounge/index.php/topic,23355.msg308750.html#msg308750

Looks fresh and great!

Thought I would include one I'm restoring for my '56. After sitting outside for years, the thing looked like a porcupine from the delaminations. Not sure if it is a Superior or Speedwell?   [attachment=1]

Finally got around to installing the metalflake steering wheel I got last year, no markings on it ,it's probably an early Grant (that's a page from a 1966 Honest Charlie catalog showing the 5 hole spokes
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I've read that metalflake gets oxidized with time and needs to be polished to bring back the original color, any thoughts? it might even be blue after all (I bought it because it looked blue in the pictures, turned out to be greenish)

britannia..

Finally installed my empi riverside steering wheel on my 67

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Well, the black I redid my Coach wheel in didn't last, this weekend I spent a few hours redoing it in metalflake red, hopefully a few coats of clear help to keep it in place for a bit longer.

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