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06-17-2015, 02:17 PM
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Steering Column Conversion
I have a 1982 C/10 with a non tilt column, column shift automatic. I want to convert to a tilt column. I have found a tilt column out of a 1985 C/10 that has tilt, cruise, delay wipers, and high and low beam on the column also. I cannot seem to find a column with wipers in the dash without all the extras. Is it possible to put this nicer steering column in mine and make it work without having to rewire the entire truck?
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06-17-2015, 02:24 PM
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Re: Steering Column Conversion
It is a lot of wiring. A 1979-1983 tilt column will work for you and is a direct bolt in with no wiring changes.
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06-17-2015, 02:44 PM
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Re: Steering Column Conversion
You can use the 85 column in your 82. All the plugs are independent of one another. The only thing you have to do is plug in the ignition switch and the blinkers harness. The dimmer switch, wiper switch, and cruise control can be left unused on the 85 column. Leave your current 82 wiper switch and dimmer switch plugged in and it will work fine.
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06-22-2015, 07:07 PM
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Re: Steering Column Conversion
thanks, im planning to try it,
I see that CLASSIC INDUSTRIES sells the pulse wiper relay switch. I wonder if I purchase that module if I can switch my wipers over to pulse wipers....anybody know if the windshield wiper motor is the same on both? |
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06-22-2015, 08:58 PM
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Re: Steering Column Conversion
I recently bought a rebuilt 79-83 auto trans tilt column from this guy. Nice column, great support.
http://www.gmtiltsteeringcolumn.com/
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Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! |
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07-08-2015, 08:04 PM
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Re: Steering Column Conversion
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07-08-2015, 09:17 PM
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Re: Steering Column Conversion
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I just sold my old 3-speed manual column for $145 to a guy who had the part that mine needed (the shift bowl). So I'm a happy camper with only $200 net invested in my rebuilt auto trans tilt column.  Of course, I also spent $30-something on the gear indicator. Interesting the way that thing works.
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Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, recent AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then! Last edited by MikeB; 07-10-2015 at 09:10 AM. |
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