EMPI Classic Wood Steering Wheel Kit | 380mm Dark Wood, 23mm Grip & Billet Boss (79-4022-0)

Add a touch of sophisticated, period-correct luxury to your Volkswagen with the EMPI Classic Wood Steering Wheel Kit. This "Standard Grip" version features a slender 23mm rim that captures the feel of a vintage 1960s sports car. The deep, dark wood grain finish provides a stunning contrast against the high-polished chrome spokes — ideal for high-end restorations and "Outlaw" style builds alike.

The real wood rim is finished with a smooth, high-gloss clear coat and features integrated finger grips on the underside for a secure, comfortable hold. This all-in-one kit includes the premium billet aluminum adapter needed to mount to your factory steering column.

Vehicle Fitment

This kit includes the 3-bolt boss/hub adapter designed for the 21mm coarse-spline columns.

• VW Type 1 Beetle / Super Beetle: 1960–1974½ (up to mid-year '74, coarse spline)
• VW Karmann Ghia: 1960–1974½ (up to mid-year '74, coarse spline)
• VW Type 3 (Notch, Fast, Square): 1961–1971 (all models)

Tech Tip: This kit is designed for the 21mm coarse-spline columns. If your 1974 model has the later "fine-spline" column (usually identified by the wiper switch on the column stalk), this adapter will not fit.

Why Choose EMPI?

EMPI supplies this as a complete, all-in-one kit — real wood rim, chrome spokes, billet boss, horn button, and logo inserts — so you get a matched, bolt-on package rather than sourcing individual pieces.

Key Features & Benefits

• Standard 23mm Grip: A slim, elegant profile that offers an authentic vintage feel and clear view of your gauges.
• Premium Materials: Genuine wood rim with a rich dark stain and three slotted, high-polished chrome spokes.
• Complete Installation Kit: Includes a polished billet aluminum 3-bolt boss (hub), functional horn button, and two optional logo inserts.
• Ergonomic Control: Finger-notched rim underside ensures precision handling and a classic tactile experience.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 380mm
• Grip: Standard 23mm rim
• Rim Material: Real dark-stained wood grain, high-gloss clear coat
• Spokes: Three slotted, high-polished chrome
• Mounting: 3-bolt, 21mm coarse-spline boss included
• Kit Includes: Wheel, billet aluminum boss, horn button, two logo inserts
• Brand: EMPI
• Part Number: 79-4022-0

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is this the right part for my 1967 VW Type 1 Beetle? Yes — it is confirmed for VW Type 1 Beetle / Super Beetle — 1960–1974½ (up to mid-year '74, coarse spline), VW Karmann Ghia — 1960–1974½ (up to mid-year '74, coarse spline), and VW Type 3 (Notch, Fast, Square) — 1961–1971 (all models).
• What number do I order it by? Part number 79-4022-0.
• What's in the box? Included: Wheel, billet aluminum boss, horn button, two logo inserts.
• Is this a bolt-in or a weld-in? 3-bolt, 21mm coarse-spline boss included.
• What material is it? Real dark-stained wood grain, high-gloss clear coat.
• What size is it? Diameter 380mm.

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