1989 tilt column........will it fit in a 1978? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jcfoote60 · 02-12-2007, 09:43 PM

I have been doing projects on 67-72 trucks for a while now and had the opportunity to score a 1978 loaded Silverado 4x4 with 73K actual miles!! what a nice truck...anyway it doesn't have a tilt column and I have a chance to get a nice tilt out of an 89 suburban...will it fit? what mods do I have to do if not? Thanks for your advice in advance, since it's my first foray into this generation of chevy trucks!!

Jim

ureckme · 02-12-2007, 09:47 PM

Just put it in

Restrorob · 02-12-2007, 10:08 PM

Physically it will bolt right in, But I read a while back about a guy doing this type swap and the ignition and turn signal switch plugs were different on the later column, He ended up re-doing the harness plugs.
LMC breaks the switches 73/87.

Just something to make sure of before you purchase.

Russell · 02-12-2007, 10:14 PM

Also note that your truck has the wiper switch on the dash, and the headlight switch on the floor, while the 89 will have both on the signal light stalk. It can be done, but expect to change some wiring around...

jcfoote60 · 02-13-2007, 08:21 AM

Hmmm.........good points on the wiring. I wonder if the 89 also has intermittant wipers on it? I would imagine a guy would need to get the wiper motor to match though. this might be an interesting project.....or I can hold for an earlier model tilt

**Captkaos** · 02-13-2007, 12:50 PM

Other than the above listed wiring issues, it will physically bolt in, especially if it came out of a burb.

bigblock73 · 02-13-2007, 01:06 PM

I would get an earlier model tilt for ease of installation...they are plentiful around here and on ebay.

Restrorob · 02-13-2007, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigblock73

they are plentiful around here and on ebay.

Yep, Picked up mine on ebay for $60 including shipping....

02-12-2007, 09:43 PM	#1
jcfoote60 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 263	1989 tilt column........will it fit in a 1978? I have been doing projects on 67-72 trucks for a while now and had the opportunity to score a 1978 loaded Silverado 4x4 with 73K actual miles!! what a nice truck...anyway it doesn't have a tilt column and I have a chance to get a nice tilt out of an 89 suburban...will it fit? what mods do I have to do if not? Thanks for your advice in advance, since it's my first foray into this generation of chevy trucks!! Jim

02-12-2007, 09:47 PM	#2
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02-12-2007, 10:08 PM	#3
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: 1989 tilt column........will it fit in a 1978? Physically it will bolt right in, But I read a while back about a guy doing this type swap and the ignition and turn signal switch plugs were different on the later column, He ended up re-doing the harness plugs. LMC breaks the switches 73/87. Just something to make sure of before you purchase. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!* Last edited by Restrorob; 02-12-2007 at 10:11 PM.

02-12-2007, 10:14 PM	#4
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: 1989 tilt column........will it fit in a 1978? Also note that your truck has the wiper switch on the dash, and the headlight switch on the floor, while the 89 will have both on the signal light stalk. It can be done, but expect to change some wiring around... __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

02-13-2007, 08:21 AM	#5
jcfoote60 Active Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Idaho Posts: 263	Re: 1989 tilt column........will it fit in a 1978? Hmmm.........good points on the wiring. I wonder if the 89 also has intermittant wipers on it? I would imagine a guy would need to get the wiper motor to match though. this might be an interesting project.....or I can hold for an earlier model tilt

02-13-2007, 12:50 PM	#6
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