Re: 1974 Steering wheel comparability

["Dean W. Cains" <dwc@domain.elided>]

Hi Mike:

The quick answer is "no".  The early cars, i.e. a '74 with the lovely dual 
binnacle dash, have a keyed steering wheel hub.  That is, the hub can only 
fit on the shaft one way, much like the crankshaft pulley.  The later cars, 
such as an '88 with the single pod dash, have a splined steering shaft.  I 
don't know of any off-the-shelf adapter, but if someone happens to be good 
with a block of aluminum and a lathe, you're in business.  AFAIK the wheel 
change-over coincides with the dash type.

Regards,

Dean W. Cains
Lutz, FL
'74 Spider Veloce


At 06:29 PM 8/1/2002, you wrote:

> Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 13:35:39 -0400
> From: "MikeyB" <MikeyB@domain.elided>
> Subject: 1974 Steering wheel compatability
>
> Does anyone know if a '74 steering wheel would be a bolt on replacement for an
> '88?
>
> I know that the horn types are different.  Are they compatible?  If not, is
> there an adaptor available?
>
>
> Thanks much,
>
>      Mike B.
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