Old style steering wheel...

[stefhahn]

I need your help - I was lucky enough to find a original '66 or '67 steering wheel (chrome spokes) and did restore it during the last weeks (it had several cracks as it did run in africa) - and did put it on my '79 yesterday.
Driving is great, look is fantastic and classy but: I cannot get the horn i.e. horn button to work.
Has anybody got me a simple explanation how to fit the button/spring/ring (these are all parts that I've got) - or a picture (explosion view) how to assemble it rightish?

ciao,
Stefan

[stefhahn]

ok, found the design problem/difference myself.... the old style wheels have the indicator return device in the hub, the new ones in the steering/switch assembly - therefore I'm missing ~5mm clearance - so I did bow the contacts a bit... now it works! Look:



ciao,
Stefan

[rlux4]

Stefan,
I just can't understand why you would want to put that piece of crap on a nice car like yours. When you come to your senses and remove it, I would be willing to put up with it on my car.
Ron

[pope]

Thats a great two spoke wheel look. Looks to be in nice condition.

[ventura ace]

I've never seen a one of those with chrome spokes. Looks great! Good job.

Alvon

[akavinn1]

Wow that is the only one I have ever seen ! I wonder if u can chrome a newer one to look like that ?