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Richo00175

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Ivory steering wheel
« on: May 12, 2020, 12:01:02 »
Hi just a bit confused about buying a replacement steering wheel for my 250sl?
I have just agreed to buy this one in the photo, will it fit ok? Only seems to have one locating hole, appreciate any comments thanks.

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Re: Ivory steering wheel
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2020, 12:38:22 »
Quote from: Richo00175
.../...the one in the photo, will it fit ok?.../...
Depends if you have an early or late 250SL.
The interior was changed Summer of 1967 (from Chassis No 2980 onwards).  The steering wheel in your picture is early.
« Last Edit: May 12, 2020, 12:43:07 by mbzse »
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Richo00175

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Re: Ivory steering wheel
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2020, 13:45:50 »
Hi, it is an early model but a bit confused about the one hole on the side of centre, some I have seen have two, I have not yet removed my wheel but it is the early type?

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Re: Ivory steering wheel
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2020, 15:00:23 »
Hi Richo

Have you read the Steering Wheel section in the Technical manual ?
Mine (early 250SL) has 2 holes, but then I do not know what the holes are for. Otherwise your wheel looks pretty similar to mine.

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Re: Ivory steering wheel
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2020, 17:36:07 »
Hi Guys,
Are the holes not perhaps to pop the centre pad and star emblem?
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Re: Ivory steering wheel
« Reply #5 on: May 12, 2020, 18:29:44 »
Strange, my 230SL steering wheel has two holes:



Again something else.

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Re: Ivory steering wheel
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2020, 19:45:30 »
Mine is the same as shown by EeVeeWee

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Re: Ivory steering wheel
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2020, 17:44:40 »
My black one does - about 4o'clock. I sort of play with it while driving.
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