It can't possibly fit ! Steering Column issue - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CousinTone · 06-29-2016, 08:33 PM

Hey gang, how in the world do I swap out the wire loom in the steering column in my 72 GMC with tilt, TH400, 402 extra long bed (it's not a longhorn, that would be Chevrolet, what do I call mine, other than extra long?).

Anyone with some steering column advice, I'd sure appreciate some ideas. Got it all apart, top of harness just hanging and can't get fitting up through to top.

Thanks in advance for your ideas. This is probably on 50 other threads already and I can't see 'em cause my eyes are shot today. CousinTone

**GR8-68** · 06-30-2016, 06:39 AM

Pictures would help with showing what you are trying to do

Sklptrljay · 06-30-2016, 08:52 AM

You need to remove the wires from the hub and reattach them after you pull it through the column. Although I have read that some guys can get it through the column by loosening some pieces, but I never fought that battle.

I believe the GMC version of the longhorn is called a Custom Camper.

frankslagoon · 06-30-2016, 06:07 PM

I just switched out a turn signal ass. this morning. I make a good diagram of the wires and plug, then take some pics. Then pull the ends out of the plug and thread em down the columm and put the wires and plug back together. pretty simple that way.

**jerry moss** · 06-30-2016, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by frankslagoon

I just switched out a turn signal ass. this morning. I make a good diagram of the wires and plug, then take some pics. Then pull the ends out of the plug and thread em down the columm and put the wires and plug back together. pretty simple that way.

this is the easiest way i've found also.

06-29-2016, 08:33 PM	#1
CousinTone Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Placentia, CA Posts: 344	It can't possibly fit ! Steering Column issue Hey gang, how in the world do I swap out the wire loom in the steering column in my 72 GMC with tilt, TH400, 402 extra long bed (it's not a longhorn, that would be Chevrolet, what do I call mine, other than extra long?). Anyone with some steering column advice, I'd sure appreciate some ideas. Got it all apart, top of harness just hanging and can't get fitting up through to top. Thanks in advance for your ideas. This is probably on 50 other threads already and I can't see 'em cause my eyes are shot today. CousinTone Last edited by CousinTone; 06-29-2016 at 08:40 PM.

06-30-2016, 06:39 AM	#2
GR8-68 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Belews Creek , NC Posts: 4,220	Re: It can't possibly fit ! Steering Column issue Pictures would help with showing what you are trying to do __________________ Larry It is easily overlooked that what is now called vintage was once brand new. "Project 68" paypal.me/ldgrant

06-30-2016, 08:52 AM	#3
Sklptrljay Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Posts: 874	Re: It can't possibly fit ! Steering Column issue You need to remove the wires from the hub and reattach them after you pull it through the column. Although I have read that some guys can get it through the column by loosening some pieces, but I never fought that battle. I believe the GMC version of the longhorn is called a Custom Camper. __________________ 1971 C/10 SWB, 15x8 Rallys, 4.5" X 7" static drop, C-notched, 350/350, 3.73 Posi. .........A 383 and Gear Vendors are on my bucket list. 1972 GMC 4X4 K1500 Survivor - Sold No matter what problems life throws at you, your time on Earth can be incredibly fulfilling and rewarding.....if you just lower your expectations. -Phil Dunphy

06-30-2016, 06:07 PM	#4
frankslagoon Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wasilla Alaska Posts: 537	Re: It can't possibly fit ! Steering Column issue I just switched out a turn signal ass. this morning. I make a good diagram of the wires and plug, then take some pics. Then pull the ends out of the plug and thread em down the columm and put the wires and plug back together. pretty simple that way.



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