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SSC's76 · 08-05-2012, 05:15 PM

Just got a complete tilt wheel from an 87. Besides the differences like the lights/wipers how different are they? Can I take parts and make my 76 wheel tilt? I did a search did not find much but i could swear ive seen it posted here before.

**Palf70Step** · 08-05-2012, 05:55 PM

I would say the only real issue would be the wiring differences for the headlight dimmer switch. Far as I remember the wipers and headlight switch are still on the dash for 87, so that should not be an issue.

**1774btcrew** · 08-05-2012, 06:25 PM

Your 76 intermediate shaft won't work on the 87 column either but if you got that with the column you will have to just figure out the wiring. If it were me I would just buy the right column for the truck and save yourself some headaches
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SSC's76 · 08-05-2012, 08:44 PM

the wires aren't a big deal if I can use the coulomb I don't want to remove the dash controls. so what you are saying is there there is no possible way to mate these or parts from them? the major issue is I can't find any tilt coulombs in my are and this one was free.

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**old Rusty C10** · 08-05-2012, 08:49 PM

Anything can be done but im not sure if you would be able to disassemble the columns and switch parts. You could in all likelyhood get the turn signal switch o ut of a 73-82 column and put it in the newer column and swap over the electrical part of the ignition switch if that will also bolt up but at the very least you would have an ugly hole and that large piece on the side of the column which wont look right on your truck... there are tilt columns out there for our trucks you gotta pay for em tho as they are getting rarer

**1774btcrew** · 08-06-2012, 12:13 AM

I have seen the right columns anywhere from $100-150. Like I said, anything can be made to work with some ingenuity but it really depends on how much you want to do. The big thing that won't work is the shaft that goes from the bottom of the column to the steering box. As long as you got it with your free column you can bolt it up.

motornut · 08-07-2012, 04:47 PM

I'm looking into this
putting from 88 to 78 same idea
dimmer and wipers/delay and cruise change from floor/dash to turn signal stalk

08-05-2012, 05:15 PM	#1
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	76 and 87 interchange steering coulmb? Just got a complete tilt wheel from an 87. Besides the differences like the lights/wipers how different are they? Can I take parts and make my 76 wheel tilt? I did a search did not find much but i could swear ive seen it posted here before. __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

08-05-2012, 05:55 PM	#2
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,249	Re: 76 and 87 interchange steering coulmb? I would say the only real issue would be the wiring differences for the headlight dimmer switch. Far as I remember the wipers and headlight switch are still on the dash for 87, so that should not be an issue. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

08-05-2012, 06:25 PM	#3
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: 76 and 87 interchange steering coulmb? Your 76 intermediate shaft won't work on the 87 column either but if you got that with the column you will have to just figure out the wiring. If it were me I would just buy the right column for the truck and save yourself some headaches Posted via Mobile Device

08-05-2012, 08:44 PM	#4
SSC's76 No No Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Pueblo Colorado Posts: 1,781	the wires aren't a big deal if I can use the coulomb I don't want to remove the dash controls. so what you are saying is there there is no possible way to mate these or parts from them? the major issue is I can't find any tilt coulombs in my are and this one was free. Posted from 67-72chevytrucks.com App for Android __________________ 1976 Custom Deluxe SWB Med FMB.3/4 Drop. Gen VI 454, Muncie HD 3 speed With Modified OE Hurst Shifter, 3.73 12 bolt, GMPP HO roller cam, Hooker headers, Performer intake with modified Q-jet, Accel distributor. Best 1/4 12.3 @108. Funnest run 19.84 @88 full 1/4 mile burn out. 1997 K1500 ext cab 5.7 stock except muffler

08-05-2012, 08:49 PM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: 76 and 87 interchange steering coulmb? Anything can be done but im not sure if you would be able to disassemble the columns and switch parts. You could in all likelyhood get the turn signal switch o ut of a 73-82 column and put it in the newer column and swap over the electrical part of the ignition switch if that will also bolt up but at the very least you would have an ugly hole and that large piece on the side of the column which wont look right on your truck... there are tilt columns out there for our trucks you gotta pay for em tho as they are getting rarer __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-06-2012, 12:13 AM	#6
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: 76 and 87 interchange steering coulmb? I have seen the right columns anywhere from $100-150. Like I said, anything can be made to work with some ingenuity but it really depends on how much you want to do. The big thing that won't work is the shaft that goes from the bottom of the column to the steering box. As long as you got it with your free column you can bolt it up.

08-07-2012, 04:47 PM	#7
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: 76 and 87 interchange steering coulmb? I'm looking into this putting from 88 to 78 same idea dimmer and wipers/delay and cruise change from floor/dash to turn signal stalk __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350



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