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VA72C10 · 03-22-2011, 02:07 PM

Here are pics of some column wiring I have. Trying to identify if it goes in a std column, tilt, 4spd or auto....etc....anyone have a way to tell?

Longhorn Man · 03-22-2011, 04:27 PM

standard non tilt column.
Tilt would have a light on it with an added grey wire

TomBennett · 03-22-2011, 04:59 PM

On that note where does the grey light wire plug into?

VA72C10 · 03-22-2011, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

standard non tilt column.
Tilt would have a light on it with an added grey wire

Thanks! Good to have all the experts on this board. Hope I can pass on the info I learn here someday

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-22-2011, 08:14 PM

In the first picture of the switch there is a socket attached to the switch which makes the switch one that is used in a tilt column.

Jim

VA72C10 · 03-22-2011, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JimKshortstep4x4

In the first picture of the switch there is a socket attached to the switch which makes the switch one that is used in a tilt column.

Jim

Is that where the bulb would mount?

Longhorn Man · 03-22-2011, 10:22 PM

Jim! GREAT EYE!
I looked for the wire and saw nothing!
Jim is 100% right, that is a bulb holder, it is for a tilt.
On the other question on where to plug the wire for the light, it plugs into the fuse block, on the terminal labled cluster feed. This will control the light with the dash lights.

VA72C10 · 03-22-2011, 10:37 PM

So am I still missing the grey wire then? And where to find that bulb? I'll check my factory assembly manual to see if I can find out in there.

Is there a difference between 4spd and auto columns on the wiring?

Longhorn Man · 03-22-2011, 10:39 PM

I'm not 100% positive, but I highly doubt there is though.

**70shortfleet** · 03-23-2011, 12:46 AM

I don't know what that wiring harness goes to but it is not for a factory tilt column

**70shortfleet** · 03-23-2011, 12:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70shortfleet

I don't know what that wiring harness goes to but it is not for a factory tilt column

I forgot to add that it's not for an automatic tilt column I don't know about a 4 speed tilt column

VA72C10 · 03-23-2011, 01:50 AM

The plot thickens....

anyone that has taken these apart recently and has some pics that can verify what this may be from? Thanks!

ls1nova71 · 03-23-2011, 03:04 AM

That's not from a 67-72 truck column. Looks like either 66 or older truck or possibly a 68 or older car, Impala, Camaro ext.
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VA72C10 · 03-27-2011, 11:50 PM

Anyone that can verify that? I'm cornfused

**KevsClassics** · 03-28-2011, 12:35 AM

Yes definitely not a 67-72 Looks to be 64-66 truck.

03-22-2011, 02:07 PM	#1
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	How to identify column wiring? Here are pics of some column wiring I have. Trying to identify if it goes in a std column, tilt, 4spd or auto....etc....anyone have a way to tell? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-22-2011, 04:27 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How to identify column wiring? standard non tilt column. Tilt would have a light on it with an added grey wire

03-22-2011, 04:59 PM	#3
TomBennett Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Peculiar, MO Posts: 61	Re: How to identify column wiring? On that note where does the grey light wire plug into?

03-22-2011, 08:14 PM	#5
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: How to identify column wiring? In the first picture of the switch there is a socket attached to the switch which makes the switch one that is used in a tilt column. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

03-22-2011, 10:22 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How to identify column wiring? Jim! GREAT EYE! I looked for the wire and saw nothing! Jim is 100% right, that is a bulb holder, it is for a tilt. On the other question on where to plug the wire for the light, it plugs into the fuse block, on the terminal labled cluster feed. This will control the light with the dash lights.

03-22-2011, 10:37 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: How to identify column wiring? So am I still missing the grey wire then? And where to find that bulb? I'll check my factory assembly manual to see if I can find out in there. Is there a difference between 4spd and auto columns on the wiring? __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-22-2011, 10:39 PM	#9
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: How to identify column wiring? I'm not 100% positive, but I highly doubt there is though.

03-23-2011, 12:46 AM	#10
70shortfleet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: St.Peters, MO Posts: 2,240	Re: How to identify column wiring? I don't know what that wiring harness goes to but it is not for a factory tilt column

03-23-2011, 01:50 AM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: How to identify column wiring? The plot thickens.... anyone that has taken these apart recently and has some pics that can verify what this may be from? Thanks! __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-23-2011, 03:04 AM	#13
ls1nova71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Independence Mo Posts: 4,119	Re: How to identify column wiring? That's not from a 67-72 truck column. Looks like either 66 or older truck or possibly a 68 or older car, Impala, Camaro ext. Posted via Mobile Device

03-27-2011, 11:50 PM	#14
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: How to identify column wiring? Anyone that can verify that? I'm cornfused __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

03-28-2011, 12:35 AM	#15
KevsClassics TILT COLUMN GURU Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: FRESNO CA Posts: 4,276	Re: How to identify column wiring? Yes definitely not a 67-72 Looks to be 64-66 truck. __________________ Instagram kevs_classics64 64 Impala SS Conv 72 Blazer 2wd 75 Jimmy 2wd 63 Belair wagon 02 Silverado ext cab. DD RIP EL JAY



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