EMPI Classic Wood Steering Wheel Kit | VW Beetle, Ghia & Type 3 1960–1974 | 380mm Light, Billet Boss (79-4028-0)

EMPI Classic Wood Steering Wheel Kit | 380mm Light Wood, 23mm Grip & Billet Boss (79-4028-0)

Bring a touch of vintage elegance to your cockpit with the EMPI Classic Wood Steering Wheel Kit. This "Standard Grip" edition features a 23mm rim diameter for a sleek, period-correct feel that mirrors the high-end European sports cars of the 1960s. The light wood grain finish, paired with brilliant polished chrome spokes, creates a bright, high-contrast look against classic black or tan interiors.

The underside of the real-wood rim features integrated finger grips for precise control. This is a comprehensive kit, including the billet aluminum adapter required to mount the wheel directly to your classic Volkswagen steering column.

Vehicle Fitment

This kit includes the 3-bolt boss/hub adapter machined for the 21mm coarse-spline columns used through mid-1974.

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

Tech Tip: For 1974 owners — if your car has the later "wiper on column" setup with the fine-spline shaft, this adapter will not fit. This kit is designed for the 21mm coarse-spline columns used through mid-1974.

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 slimmer, classic profile for an authentic vintage driving experience.
• Premium Materials: Real wood grain finished in a clear, light stain with three slotted, high-polished chrome spokes.
• Complete Installation Kit: Includes the 3-bolt polished billet aluminum boss (hub), a functional horn button, and two optional logo inserts (EMPI & GT).
• 2.5-Inch Dish: Provides the offset to clear turn signal stalks while maintaining a comfortable reach.

Technical Specifications

• Diameter: 380mm
• Grip: Standard 23mm rim
• Dish Depth: 2.5"
• Rim Material: Real light-stained wood grain
• 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 (EMPI & GT)
• Brand: EMPI
• Part Number: 79-4028-0

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