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Posted by: billh1963 Sep 8 2018, 05:54 AM

This came from a '75 914. I replaced it with a stock wheel.

Decent shape...would be great for an autocrosser or race car. Leather cracked on top of wheel (12 o'clock) and small crack at around 5 o'clock position

No horn ring. Don't see a manufacturer but says made in France. I assume it's a Formuling brand.

$50 obo including shipping in CONUS.

Posted by: billh1963 Sep 8 2018, 05:55 AM

back side

Posted by: euro911 Sep 8 2018, 01:30 PM

I had a lot of fun times through some fast & twisty turns with that wheel

Posted by: billh1963 Sep 8 2018, 03:51 PM

I bet you did! Nothing wrong with it...I just prefer the original style

Posted by: 914bub Sep 8 2018, 08:02 PM

PM sent. Interested.What year was it on previously? I've heard they are different and heard they are all the same. Lots of confusing info when I searched!

Posted by: euro911 Sep 8 2018, 08:59 PM

It was on my '75 (the 'BB'), which Bill now owns.

Posted by: 914bub Sep 8 2018, 11:33 PM

Still can't believe it's gone! With ATS classics to boot!

Posted by: billh1963 Sep 11 2018, 06:20 PM

Still available

Posted by: billh1963 Sep 16 2018, 04:07 PM

Anyone want the wheel for $40?

That includes shipping in CONUS

Will be available through 9/20. After that it goes in the trash.

Posted by: Craigers17 Sep 16 2018, 05:50 PM

PM sent.

Posted by: billh1963 Sep 16 2018, 07:29 PM

Sold!

Posted by: Craigers17 Sep 20 2018, 04:47 PM

Bill,
Received the steering wheel today.....awesome little wheel! I appreciate the fast shipping too. Thanks!

Posted by: billh1963 Sep 20 2018, 06:47 PM

you are welcome

Posted by: euro911 Sep 20 2018, 07:43 PM

It IS a great little wheel if you want quick steering response in the twisties


How's the 'BB' coming along, Bill ?

Posted by: billh1963 Sep 21 2018, 06:06 AM

Pretty good! I think the carbs need to be rebuilt (as we discussed when I bought the car). The carbs popping at idle and at low driving RPM indicate a lean condition. The idle jets look like they are 50's (not 60's) so I might go up a size to 55 before I rebuild the carbs. I did pull all the jets and cleaned them with carb cleaner but it made no difference.

So far I have:
Installed the ignition switch
Fixed the turn signal/emergency flashers
Replaced the steering wheel with an original one (horn works, by the way )
Replaced the rubber where the windows meet the targa bar (the ones on there were cracked)
Installed a Camp914 strut kit on the rear trunk lid
Fixed the interior passenger door handle
Compounded, polished and waxed the whole car

Next steps are:
Adjust the valves for zero lash (will do that before I mess with the carbs) just to make sure
Get the ATS wheels powder coated
Drive the snot out of it

Posted by: euro911 Sep 21 2018, 01:32 PM

Great. In case you haven't found them yet, I think I put the carb rebuild kits in the center armrest box - in a small unmarked white box.

I didn't have an idle popping issue out here, at least not after reaching full operating temperature. I never got the chance to check the AFR after installing 32mm venturies and rejetting the carbs ... I misplaced a suitcase with all my automotive diagnostic gear a few years ago - looked almost everywhere here, then thought I may have taken to AZ, but nope not there either. My wife found the suitcase a few weeks ago, buried up in the attic

Were the air horns a surprise? ... people aren't expecting that much noise out of a little car and it sure wakes them up

Post some pix when you get a chance - really like to see it all dressed up