1979 VW Beetle

Asked by May 17, 2012 at 11:51 AM about the 1979 Volkswagen Beetle

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Dumb question.   Can you raise the steering column on the '79 Beetle.  For some weird reason, I don't remember the steering wheel virtually sitting on my lap, I thought it was up higher.

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225

answered 5 years ago

I do not think that feature was available,unless it was customized .How about the seat position ,i did not think that was an option either.I give up,I do not know.Sorry i can't help.

435

answered 5 years ago

All you can do is use spacers and/or a smaller steering wheel.

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