The recent surplus of 914 steering wheels appearing in the classifieds that have been "modified" and are a "direct bolt-on" has added to the confusion.
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The recent surplus of 914 steering wheels appearing in the classifieds that have been "modified" and are a "direct bolt-on" has added to the confusion.
Stretch, just a FYI, Zuffenhaus has an extended hub option in case you did not know.
Two more photos taken on the fly...
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Interesting leather Stefan.
I've never seen an original leather covering with that grain. Usually (in my limited experience), they are much more fine grain/smooth.
Has anyone else seen a verified original wheel with the course grain shown above?
I, now know that it is a hard plastic 70/71 914/4 steering wheel, thanks to Cornpanzer. It will work beautifully on a 911.
I, also have to make an admission that I assumed the number for a hard plastic 70/71 914/4 steering wheel would be 914 347 804 10. I made that assumption because it is the one wheel that I don't have in my stash. The actual number is 914 347 803 10. I am going to amend my post about stamped numbers. Sorry for any confusion. It is the only assumption (not substantiated by having the part in my hand) that I have made. I should know better!
Regards
Jim
Jim, 803.10 is the hard plastic base for an RSR/GT/ST wheel. Not just ANY hard plastic wheel.
Gent,
When I was stationed in Germany, around 2005-6 I looked and found a 380mm leather steering wheel for my 1970 911T. I had it recovered from a retire German that used to do it for a living in some factory years back. I stored it, moved back to Maryland and finally installed it in 2011. Here are some photos, so what do I have?
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You have a very nice 70/71 914/6 380mm steering wheel. It has a hard rubber grip that was always meant to be covered in leather. Your wheel could have come from a 70/71 914/4, as well. Who cares, though. It is physically the same wheel as 914 347 806 10 used in 73 Carrera RSs.