Yes, you can swap the steering wheels.  The non-power steering models are larger diameter (more leverage).  I swapped a smaller one onto my non-power steering 84'.

David Wilhite
84' Westy
Middle Tennessee

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> Hi Volks,
>
> One of the quirks on my parents '85 auto westy is beginning to bug
> me. The power steering is certainly a nice feature. But what in God's
> Name were they thinking when the blocked the view of the speedo with
> a smaller steering wheel? Is it possible to swap in a larger
> steering wheel or a dash pod with better visibility? If so, which
> years are interchangeable?
>
> Thanks for your assistance.
>
>
> Happy trails,
>
> Greg Potts
> Toronto, Ontario, Canada
>
> 1973/74/79 Westfakia Conversion **Bob the Tomato** LY3H
> 1977 Sunroof Automatic L63H/L90D
> http://www.pottsfamily.ca/westfakia
> http://www.busesofthecorn.com