356b steering wheel in a VW

[wolfswest]

Does any of you guys know if a 356B steering wheel fits on a let us say a 66 beetle?

any help is appreciated!

thx,

Dem

[danny gabbard]

I am just guessing, But I think 1959 Is the last year it will fit.

[John Rayburn]

PM Dave Rosique if he doesn't see this thread. He would know.

[javabug]

Not sure if this is a "B" wheel, but I think the car is a '69?

[46-00-gl]

Are there also any adapters available for a vw bus? t2a '71...
greets!

[Dave Rosique]

Does any of you guys know if a 356B steering wheel fits on a let us say a 66 beetle?

any help is appreciated!

thx,

Dem

In a word, yes.
BUT.. the back of the 356 B or C steering wheel and the turn signal switch on a 66 T1 for example are different size. The other problem is when you adjust the mast jacket and turn signal switch close enough to the backside of the steering wheel so that it looks decent, the t-sig switch arm itself will interfere with the steering wheel spokes.
56-59 Porsche "A" wheel will directly bolt on a 56-59 T1 (if you can afford one)
60-65 Porsche B, C, even 912 / early 911 wheel will fit 60-72 T1 with some t-sig arm mods.
Hope this helps.
 

[wolfswest]

Hi Dave,

yes, thank you for the information.  I just don't have a clue how you could modify the t-switch handle?  Use one from another car or...?

@ javabug,  yes that's the steering wheel I'm talking about!

Dem

[javabug]

Hey Dem, check with Mike Maize about that car/wheel, as he was involved with some of the build.  I'm sure he can give some info.

[wolfswest]

Hey Dem, check with Mike Maize about that car/wheel, as he was involved with some of the build.  I'm sure he can give some info.

okay, I'll send him a pb, thx guys!