installing a mid 80- 90's steering column - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

weldvair@embarqmail. · 01-28-2016, 07:21 PM

I have been searching all day for info on installing a later model gm column
in my 1968 c10 so I can install a street rod plug & play wiring harness.

I have a mid 80's gm steering column, but the column plug- in wire connector falls within the brake
petal mount & interfers with installing the street rod wiring connector.

Anyone know of a steering column that will acccept the EZ wiring connectors?

thanks Don

brad_man_72 · 01-28-2016, 07:48 PM

Ididit? At least you won't have 2 ignition switches. What's wrong with the 67-72?

weldvair@embarqmail. · 01-28-2016, 11:11 PM

I can not afford a Ididit column.....I am looking for a gm column. There is nothing wrong with my steering column, however my wiring is burned. EZ wiring makes a nice wiring harness for a latter model gm column($185)

I am 77 with 2 back operations & can not fix my wiring,,,,I Can no longer get on the floor)however I can install
a EZ wiring kit with the proper steering column.

MARKDTN · 01-29-2016, 07:54 AM

For the hassle you are going to have I think you can pay someone to install a turn signal switch on your old one. That is all the wiring there is on a 67-72 column other than the neutral switch.

**special-K** · 01-29-2016, 08:49 AM

The general consensus is these columns aren't worth the trouble to use. The ign switch is on the column, what do you do with the switch in the dash? Leave it or fill it so the dash loses it's balance? Then there are the issues you found. With options for the right column so plentiful there really is no reason to go changing that around. People getting into these trucks these days don't seem to realize what made these trucks some darn popular in the first place. GM built a beautiful well designed truck that stands the test of time! No need to go about changing every little thing (not saying you are) on these trucks.

weldvair@embarqmail. · 01-29-2016, 03:56 PM

Thanks to everyone........I will get help in repairing what I HAVE.

Don

EARNHARDT#3 · 01-29-2016, 04:12 PM

01-28-2016, 07:21 PM	#1
weldvair@embarqmail. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: st cloud, fl Posts: 266	installing a mid 80- 90's steering column I have been searching all day for info on installing a later model gm column in my 1968 c10 so I can install a street rod plug & play wiring harness. I have a mid 80's gm steering column, but the column plug- in wire connector falls within the brake petal mount & interfers with installing the street rod wiring connector. Anyone know of a steering column that will acccept the EZ wiring connectors? thanks Don

01-28-2016, 07:48 PM	#2
brad_man_72 the boat guy Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: springfield mo Posts: 2,339	Re: installing a mid 80- 90's steering column Ididit? At least you won't have 2 ignition switches. What's wrong with the 67-72? __________________ 67, swb, fleet, tach, throttle, 5.3, 4l60e, 3.73's, fuel cell, 5 lug, p.d.b., 4-6 drop. great little truck 66, stevens drag/ski 18' silouette, 350, 2.02 doublehump heads. comp extreme marine 278 cam, vette 7 fin valve covers, old polished edelbrock intake, velvetdrive, casale v-drive, adj cavitation plate. 28, model a rpu project,

01-29-2016, 07:54 AM	#4
MARKDTN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 2,165	Re: installing a mid 80- 90's steering column For the hassle you are going to have I think you can pay someone to install a turn signal switch on your old one. That is all the wiring there is on a 67-72 column other than the neutral switch. __________________ '83 K20-TPI '73 C10 '79 C10-ex-diesel(SOLD) '07 Tahoe(Son driving) '14 Suburban-DD '71 C10-current project

01-29-2016, 08:49 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: installing a mid 80- 90's steering column The general consensus is these columns aren't worth the trouble to use. The ign switch is on the column, what do you do with the switch in the dash? Leave it or fill it so the dash loses it's balance? Then there are the issues you found. With options for the right column so plentiful there really is no reason to go changing that around. People getting into these trucks these days don't seem to realize what made these trucks some darn popular in the first place. GM built a beautiful well designed truck that stands the test of time! No need to go about changing every little thing (not saying you are) on these trucks. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

01-29-2016, 03:56 PM	#6
weldvair@embarqmail. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: st cloud, fl Posts: 266	Re: installing a mid 80- 90's steering column Thanks to everyone........I will get help in repairing what I HAVE. Don

01-28-2016, 11:11 PM	#3
weldvair@embarqmail. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: st cloud, fl Posts: 266	Re: installing a mid 80- 90's steering column I can not afford a Ididit column.....I am looking for a gm column. There is nothing wrong with my steering column, however my wiring is burned. EZ wiring makes a nice wiring harness for a latter model gm column($185) I am 77 with 2 back operations & can not fix my wiring,,,,I Can no longer get on the floor)however I can install a EZ wiring kit with the proper steering column.

01-29-2016, 04:12 PM	#7
EARNHARDT#3 Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: PA Posts: 1,417	Re: installing a mid 80- 90's steering column __________________ 1967 C10, LWB, 250, Powerglide, PS, PB, 3/4 STATIC DROP



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