STEERING WHEELS- T vs S

[MAPC]

I need a new steering wheel for my 73 S (the PO removed the original and replaced it with a nice Momo, but I want the original one back in).

I have a friend that has a NOS steering wheel that the PO of his 71 T gave him that he is willing to part with. It is leather, but is it a different diameter than the ones on the S's or were they all the same?

[70SATMan]

Same, Same. Leather wrapped 400mm standard on the S. Optional on the T.

[mdw3]

According to the parts catalogue, the standard wheel for a '73 would have been a 400mm plastic wheel, but I would imagine the leather wheel was available as an option. The 380mm wheel was only used for the RS.

Michael

PS: If you decide not to go for your friend's leather wheel, I would love to have the opportunity to pick it up for my own restoration. Thanks!

[glaverbel911]

Porsche started cutting costs in small ways in 73' . Most North American 911S's were supplied with a foamed wheel instead of a leather wrapped unit.. Hard to tell the difference at first glance.. I boxed my and put in a leather wheel from 72'.


Robert..

[gymmoe]

the 380mm wheel was also and first used on the 914-6

[fryardds]

Micheal,

Post the part # of the wheel and someone will know what your friend has.

[sithot]

I have at least 1 I'd like to aquaint with someone else's garage. I'm getting tired of moving it.

Tom

[hdavis]

Tom, could you send some pictures please?

hdavis@avantel.net

Thanks