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@swan4356
A picture of your hub would help, as VM uses several columns.

for you to know what steering shaft is on the car, the best approach is to take the steering wheel off and take a peek at the splines:

-  The 60-74 is the most common... but there are three possible shaft which could have been used. pre 60, yr-74 1/2, and post 74 1/2:

== 25mm diameter course spline on 1949 to 59 cars. (24 splines)- these fit original 356 hubs and steering wheels. Chung also sells the hub and wheels for these shafts which don’t require a hub adaptor).


== 21mm diameter fine spline on 1960 to 74 1/2 cars with 27mm nut. ( 40 splines) - will fit the adaptor referenced above in my post,  sold by Chung)


== 18mm diameter fine spline on 1974 1/2 on cars with 24mm nut.  (40 splines small)

Pictured below:

- Right is a ‘60-74 1/2

- left is  post 1974 1/2.

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You may be able to call VM to check if they have a record of what shafts was specifically installed in your car, but taking the wheel of is relatively simple and something I would suggest you confirm before placing a big $$ order from an international retailer.  

sample picture of assembly:

- remove horn button

- remove steering wheel, Unplug horn cable

- undo big nut ( could be a 24, 25, or 27mm).. you will need a long socket.

- hold firmly and pull out the hub/ adapter… you can then see the splines/ head of the steering shaft,



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