Tilt steering column question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ric · 11-09-2005, 11:33 AM

Most of my experience is with 1980 and older trucks. I acquired an original 1981 K10 project in a million pieces. I am nearly done putting this back together. Assembling the cab some of the trim looks like the older trucks, but some looks like the newer trucks. For example, the dash pad and the instrument cluster is the newer style. But, the bezel looks like the older trucks with the w/s wiper switch on the dash panel. The high beam switch is on the floor like the older trucks.

The tilt column in this truck looks like the older trucks too. Its been my experience that tilt column's were the same from 1973 through 1980. Did this style extend to 1983? Seems they changed in 1984 and were the same from 1984 to 1987. Is this correct?

Thanks.

**Captkaos** · 11-09-2005, 12:06 PM

Tilt column were the same from 1973-1983 and changed to 1984-1991 (R/V for 88-91) when the light switch moved to the turn signal stalk. The cluster behind the bezel is the same, but the actual bezel is slightly different. Dash is completely different and matches the bezel correctly.

ric · 11-09-2005, 04:37 PM

Thanks for the info.

When did the dash pad change?

Thanks.

**Captkaos** · 11-09-2005, 05:40 PM

Dash is 73-78, 79-80 and 81-91. The 73-80 dash structure is the same, but the 79-80 dash has an opening for the VIN mounted on the dash structure.

79BIG10 · 11-11-2005, 01:15 AM

Also on 79-80 the bezel changed as well. The lower part has to be changed with the bezel to fit right.

11-09-2005, 11:33 AM	#1
ric Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NorthOfColumbusOhio Posts: 219	Tilt steering column question Most of my experience is with 1980 and older trucks. I acquired an original 1981 K10 project in a million pieces. I am nearly done putting this back together. Assembling the cab some of the trim looks like the older trucks, but some looks like the newer trucks. For example, the dash pad and the instrument cluster is the newer style. But, the bezel looks like the older trucks with the w/s wiper switch on the dash panel. The high beam switch is on the floor like the older trucks. The tilt column in this truck looks like the older trucks too. Its been my experience that tilt column's were the same from 1973 through 1980. Did this style extend to 1983? Seems they changed in 1984 and were the same from 1984 to 1987. Is this correct? Thanks.

11-09-2005, 12:06 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Tilt steering column question Tilt column were the same from 1973-1983 and changed to 1984-1991 (R/V for 88-91) when the light switch moved to the turn signal stalk. The cluster behind the bezel is the same, but the actual bezel is slightly different. Dash is completely different and matches the bezel correctly. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-09-2005, 04:37 PM	#3
ric Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: NorthOfColumbusOhio Posts: 219	Re: Tilt steering column question Thanks for the info. When did the dash pad change? Thanks.

11-09-2005, 05:40 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: Tilt steering column question Dash is 73-78, 79-80 and 81-91. The 73-80 dash structure is the same, but the 79-80 dash has an opening for the VIN mounted on the dash structure. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

11-11-2005, 01:15 AM	#5
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Re: Tilt steering column question Also on 79-80 the bezel changed as well. The lower part has to be changed with the bezel to fit right. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson



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