{"product_id":"vw-ivory-steering-wheel-kit-1966-design-beetle-ghia-type-3-1962-1971-79-4004-0","title":"VW Ivory Steering Wheel Kit — 1966 Design, Wolfsburg Crest | Beetle, Ghia, Type 3 1962–1971 (79-4004-0)","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eRestore the cockpit of your classic Volkswagen to its original 1960s glory with this \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"85\"\u003eComplete Ivory Steering Wheel Kit\u003c\/b\u003e. Designed to replicate the iconic 1966 factory aesthetic, this 15 3\/4\" (400mm) diameter wheel is the perfect upgrade for a \"nothing to hide\" restoration. Whether you are replacing a sun-cracked original or back-dating a later interior, this kit provides the authentic tactile feel and period-correct look that defines the golden era of air-cooled engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_7890dd7efd3576ee-72\"\u003eThis isn't just a bare rim; it is a comprehensive restoration package. \u003cspan class=\"citation-109 citation-end-109\"\u003eThe kit includes a brilliant triple-chrome-plated half-moon horn ring and the signature black-and-chrome center horn button featuring the Wolfsburg-style crest.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Precision-molded from UV-resistant high-impact resin over a high-strength steel core, this wheel is built to withstand the heat of the California sun while maintaining its classic luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from EMPI. Opens side panel.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjJyYfR_NWTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQywU\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" id=\"p-rc_7890dd7efd3576ee-73\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-108\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-108\"\u003eAuthentic 1966 Design:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-108 citation-end-108\"\u003e Features the timeless \"Half-Moon\" horn ring and crest emblem.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from EMPI. Opens side panel.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjJyYfR_NWTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQzAU\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" id=\"p-rc_7890dd7efd3576ee-74\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eComplete Restoration Kit:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-107 citation-end-107\"\u003e Includes the ivory wheel, chrome horn ring, horn button, and all necessary mounting hardware.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from EMPI. Opens side panel.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjJyYfR_NWTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQzQU\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" id=\"p-rc_7890dd7efd3576ee-75\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eModern Durability:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-106 citation-end-106\"\u003e High-impact resin exterior protects against the cracking and fading common in original 50-year-old wheels.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from Appletree Automotive. Opens side panel.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjJyYfR_NWTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQzgU\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" id=\"p-rc_7890dd7efd3576ee-76\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-105\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-105\"\u003eFactory Specs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-105 citation-end-105\"\u003e 15 3\/4\" (400mm) diameter matches original dimensions for a factory steering feel and leverage.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"source-inline-chip-container ng-star-inserted\"\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003cbutton class=\"button ng-star-inserted\" aria-label=\"View source details for citation from eBay. Opens side panel.\" data-hveid=\"0\" data-ved=\"0CAAQvoAQahgKEwjJyYfR_NWTAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQzwU\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHigh-Strength Core:\u003c\/b\u003e Built with a reinforced steel frame for maximum structural rigidity and safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstallation Guide: Step-by-Step\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote: Always disconnect your battery before working on steering or electrical components to prevent accidental horn activation.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRemove Old Wheel:\u003c\/b\u003e Pop off your old horn button and remove the large central 27mm nut and washer securing the wheel to the steering column. Pull the old wheel straight off the splines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInspect the Cancel Cam:\u003c\/b\u003e Ensure your turn signal cancellation cam (on the back of the old wheel or column) is in good condition. You may need to transfer your original cam to the new wheel using the provided hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAlign the Splines:\u003c\/b\u003e Position your front wheels straight ahead. Slide the new steering wheel onto the splined column, ensuring the spokes are level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSecure the Wheel:\u003c\/b\u003e Reinstall the washer and the 27mm nut. Torque to factory specifications (approximately 36 ft-lbs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eInstall Horn Ring:\u003c\/b\u003e Position the chrome half-moon horn ring over the center of the wheel. Secure it using the provided screws, ensuring the contact points are clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAttach Horn Button:\u003c\/b\u003e Connect the horn wire to the terminal on the back of the horn button. Press the button firmly into the center of the wheel until it clicks into place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\" id=\"p-rc_7890dd7efd3576ee-77\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-104\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-104\"\u003eFinal Test:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-104 citation-end-104\"\u003e Reconnect the battery and test the horn and turn signal cancellation for proper operation.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Washburn's Metal","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44708607787123,"sku":null,"price":284.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/79-4004-0_NEW-copy-500x494.jpg?v=1775711468","url":"https:\/\/shop.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/vw-ivory-steering-wheel-kit-1966-design-beetle-ghia-type-3-1962-1971-79-4004-0","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}