steering column compatability question

[hogrocket]

I found a tilt column at the pick a part for 35.00. I took it off a 77 1/2 ton automatic. Mine is a 70 standard shift. I was comparing the two and trying to foresee issues with putting it in my truck. First thing I noticed was the wiring connection--mine is curved and the 77 is straight.
My question---Since the wires are color coded the same and they both have same amount of wires (8) can I just splice them onto my harness? Also, since my truck is a stick shift and my ignition is mounted on the dash, can I just eliminate the shifter and ignition from the newer column? Any help or suggestions on other problems with this exchange would be greatly appreciated. I tried finding other threads on this, but didn't find one specific to these questions. Thanks, Matt