Putting old MB steering wheel on my 81

[Beeweep]

I have recently bought a 1981 300td wagon and was wondering if its possible to replace the factory steering wheel with the old 60s model steering wheel?

Do i need a boss kit or some sort of adapter?

Thanks

[Stretch]

Welcome to the forum - Nice question - good question!

I don't know for sure - so I'll add what information I know =>

The W114 / W115 models were the "change over" model these had both the newer type looking steering wheel and the older one that you want to fit.

Looking at the EPC on EverythingBenz - Mercedes-Benz Forum and Web Search Using Google I can see that the W123 steering column is different from the W114 / W115 one - I don't know if the splined ends of the columns are the same or not though.

Have a look for yourself =>

http://mb.ilcats.ru/part/class/1/cco.../vers//imgno/4

http://mb.ilcats.ru/part/class/1/cco.../vers//imgno/4

[Commuter]

The only way to know is to try.

[JoshW123]

That steering wheel definitely belongs in that car. Do it!

[FratBoy]

I have that same wheel in nearly perfect shape for sale if anyone is interested...

FB

[Beeweep]

Originally Posted by FratBoy

I have that same wheel in nearly perfect shape for sale if anyone is interested...

FB

Can you post a photo of the underneath part of the wheel please?

Cheers

[FratBoy]

Originally Posted by Beeweep

Can you post a photo of the underneath part of the wheel please?

Cheers

Sure. I'm away from my parts today. I'll get you tomorrow.

FB