71 Steering Wheel

[CudaGapCuda]

Learned Code readers

I want to put the right steering wheel on my 1971 Barracuda the build sheet that shows the steering wheel as 69 X9 and I am unable to find our what the 69 stands for I know the X9 is black. I have a 1972 steering wheel on it right now 2-spoke sport steering wheel.

Thanks

 

[pschlosser]

I would expect a code of 69 to be placed in the S6_ (steering column) box. I have only seen the S81 (standard 3-spoke) and S83 (rim blow) codes in the S8_ box.

Pleased post an image of your broadcast sheet. You've got a special one.

 

[CudaGapCuda]

Yes I was traveling those same lines too
here is my Broadcast sheet

 

[pschlosser]

I am not sure where you saw your "69 X9" codes, but it looks to me like you have the standard three-spoke S81 steering wheel in black. The absence of a code in a box (S8_ in this case) typically means standard issue (or not issued, but hey, the car has gotta have a steering wheel, right?)

 

[CudaGapCuda]

If you look at Build line 3 follow to the left first is steering Column then next is Steering Wheel right under this is 69 X9

 

[pschlosser]

If you look at Build line 3 follow to the left first is steering Column then next is Steering Wheel right under this is 69 X9

Thank you for clarifying. Someone else will chime in, but those numbers in the third row, I've seen those change even when both cars had the same black 3-spoke wheel, so what I was saying before, doesn't apply to this third row area.

 

[Challenger RTA]

Some S codes. Maybe the wrong key was hit.

S61 69-71 Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column
S62 69-71 Tilt Steering Column
S74 70-71 Quick Ratio Power Steering
S75 69 Only Quick Ration Manual Steering
S76 69-70 Steering Wheel Horn Ring Full/Fleet
S77 69-71 Power Steering
S78 69-70 Full Horn Ring
S79 69-70 Lower ½ Horn Ring
S81 69-71 Premium Steering Wheel Woodgrained
S81 71 Only Deluxe Padded Steering Wheel (B-Body)
S83 70-71 Rim Blow Woodgrained Steering Wheel (Rim Blow)

 

[Vaanth]

Learned Code readers

I want to put the right steering wheel on my 1971 Barracuda the build sheet that shows the steering wheel as 69 X9 and I am unable to find our what the 69 stands for I know the X9 is black. I have a 1972 steering wheel on it right now 2-spoke sport steering wheel.

Thanks

Yes I was traveling those same lines too
here is my Broadcast sheet

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Build code "69" under "STEERING WHEEL", Line 3, of the Broadcast sheet denotes the standard black rimmed steering wheel which was the standard wheel on base Barracuda models and Barracuda with the A93 Coupe sales code.

As noted, the accompanying "X9" under "Steering Wheel" denotes black which is the only spoke and cap cover used with the "69" wheel.

No sales coding under the S8- “STRG WHEEL” (SUSPENSION-STEERING) confirms the base standard Barracuda steering wheel.

The following image shows the available steering wheels for the 1971 Barracudas from the 1971 sales literature. The notation at the bottom of the standard wheel describes the black rimmed wheel.

Note that the listing does not show the uncommon horn ring version of the standard steering wheel that was also offered.

The following image shows an actual steering wheel:

This pictured wheel is a 1971 version with a textured rim. The 1970 version for similar models had a smooth rim.

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[CudaGapCuda]

Awesome Thank you so much

 

[Challenger RTA]

Awesome Thank you so much

Give Vaanth a thumbs up. Great information. I have had that kind of wheel in my hands a few times. I forgot all about it