Volks, The 1970 models of most Volkswagens in the USA got non-glare dashboard and steering-wheel fittings. Chrome trim rings and horn rings were replaced by non-shiny argent silver starting with Aug. 1969 to comply with new FMVSS rules.
Question: Die the European models of beetles and buses also get matte-silver stuff, or only the USA models? Most catalogs erroneously list chrome aftermarket horn rings as being for 1966-71 models, using the number 113 951 531 E CH. I'll assume the CH indicates chrome-plated. But 1970-71 USA models are supposed to have argent, not chrome. I am currently using a horn ring repainted with a DupliColor silver spray but it's not wearing well. Question: Does anybody know a source for matte-silver horn rings, speedometer trim rings, horn buttons, etc.? Bert Knupp in Music City USA -- Visit the VintagVW archives at http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "VintagVW - Air Cooled Volkswagen Discussion List" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/vintagvw. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
