{"product_id":"empi-classic-wood-steering-wheel-kit-380mm-light-wood-billet-boss-vw-beetle-ghia-type-3","title":"EMPI Classic Wood Steering Wheel Kit | VW Beetle, Ghia \u0026 Type 3 1960–1974 | 380mm Light, Billet Boss (79-4028-0)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eEMPI Classic Wood Steering Wheel Kit | 380mm Light Wood, 23mm Grip \u0026amp; Billet Boss (79-4028-0)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a touch of vintage elegance to your cockpit with the \u003cb\u003eEMPI Classic Wood Steering Wheel Kit\u003c\/b\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside of the real-wood rim features \u003cb\u003eintegrated finger grips\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit includes the 3-bolt boss\/hub adapter machined for the 21mm coarse-spline columns used through mid-1974.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 1 Beetle \/ Super Beetle:\u003c\/b\u003e 1960–1974½ (fits up to mid-year '74 column change)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Karmann Ghia:\u003c\/b\u003e 1960–1974½ (fits up to mid-year '74 column change)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVW Type 3 (Notch, Fast, Square):\u003c\/b\u003e 1961–1971 (all models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Tip:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Choose EMPI?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEMPI 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandard 23mm Grip:\u003c\/b\u003e A slimmer, classic profile for an authentic vintage driving experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePremium Materials:\u003c\/b\u003e Real wood grain finished in a clear, light stain with three slotted, high-polished chrome spokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eComplete Installation Kit:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes the 3-bolt polished billet aluminum boss (hub), a functional horn button, and two optional logo inserts (EMPI \u0026amp; GT).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2.5-Inch Dish:\u003c\/b\u003e Provides the offset to clear turn signal stalks while maintaining a comfortable reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/b\u003e 380mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGrip:\u003c\/b\u003e Standard 23mm rim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDish Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRim Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Real light-stained wood grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpokes:\u003c\/b\u003e Three slotted, high-polished chrome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMounting:\u003c\/b\u003e 3-bolt, 21mm coarse-spline boss included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKit Includes:\u003c\/b\u003e Wheel, billet aluminum boss, horn button, two logo inserts (EMPI \u0026amp; GT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/b\u003e 79-4028-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplore Related Categories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish your cockpit: browse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/steering\"\u003eSteering\u003c\/a\u003e for wheels, bosses, and adapters, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/interior\"\u003eInterior\u003c\/a\u003e for trim and cabin upgrades, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/all-vw-aircooled\"\u003eVW Air-Cooled\u003c\/a\u003e for our full catalog.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44862950310003,"sku":"79-4028-0","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/79-4028-0-500x495.jpg?v=1776835889","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-classic-wood-steering-wheel-kit-380mm-light-wood-billet-boss-vw-beetle-ghia-type-3","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}