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  1. 01-12-2012, 11:15 AM #1
    Einar Irgens
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    What options on original 1973 steering wheel cover

    Hi,

    I have an original 400 mm 1970 911S steering wheel that I intend to install in my 1973 911E targa with comfort pack. It needs to be re-upholstered as the leather is in a really bad condition. Is it ok to use a simple leather cover, e.g. as supplied by Alan Gunn, or did the steering wheels from this period actually have thicker grip with felt, foam or similar underneath the leather? Could a 1973 steering wheel look exactly the same as a 1969?

    The literature on this topic is little consistent, so period photos of S steering wheels as supplied by Porsche would be welcome to remove any doubt.

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  2. 12-20-2013, 11:28 AM #2
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    I have tried a forum search, but can not find the info I need. Right now I am searching an oversize cover to apply on top of the worn original. Does anybody know weather Porsche supplied steering wheels with two layers of leather for some of their models or as an option?
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    73 was vinyl over foam.
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