Yes that is correct, on the beetle the ignition switch is part of the steering column. You should still be able to trace it and wire it how you will. 

Numbers on VW switches flasher unit etc. correspond to wiring  diagram. You can follow diagram and wire switches from the numbers on the switch.

  Pre 1968 steering columns are simple compared to later ones . But later ones have built in steering lock and dimmer switch, and ignition switch.

  Kit wiring diagram is pretty good if you follow wires one at a time to were they go. VW Diagram is good if you wire the car with same color code VW used. Then it is easy to trouble shoot if there is a problem. Either way you wire it if you spend time wiring it good the first time you know were everything is.

  A friend who is a pro mechanic , has own shop and has a Cobra that he built says you should not use crimp connectors but solder wiring connectors . He also says to use shrink tubing over the connectors. He did say soldering joints are harder to do but stated less problems with soldered connections.

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I agree with Paul. Built in ’89.

Steve’s right.  Failed crimp-ons are almost always because of poorly installed crimp-ons.  You don’t want one of those 99 cent specials like those in the bin at the check-out counter of your local grocery store.  Get a good tool.  ….and practice on a few pieces of wire before you get upside down under your dash. 

Like a fine wine Allen!

I drink to anything! 😆