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Title: late 80s tilt column into an early 81 truck??
Post by: Indian Mark on July 31, 2012, 02:16:21 pm

Hi guys. I picked up a tilt steering column for my (early) 81 truck. The column is a later column. I didn't realize my mistake until I noticed the high beam switch is on the floor of my truck and the wiper switch is on the dash. I don't mind having a non-functioning switch (high beams, wipers) on the column as long as the turn signals, neutral safety switches etc. work. I tried to compare the connectors but I can't see much under the dash because of a AC duct.
 Anyone know if this column will work, or should I start looking for a 77-80 one??????

Title: Re: late 80s tilt column into an early 81 truck??
Post by: zieg85 on July 31, 2012, 02:45:24 pm

It will work fine, been there done that.  It is easy enough to convert everything else if you desire.

Title: Re: late 80s tilt column into an early 81 truck??
Post by: Indian Mark on July 31, 2012, 03:18:55 pm

Sweet! Thanks,  Will it be a direct plug-in or will i need to splice in wires to make the turn signals etc. work properly?

Title: Re: late 80s tilt column into an early 81 truck??
Post by: zieg85 on July 31, 2012, 03:38:27 pm

The plug you need for the turn signal loom is the same.  It has been a while since I did the conversion but I know I put the column in as is and about 6 months later I hooked up the dimmer and wiper switch after the fact.  I put a 1984 column in a 1982 BTW.

Title: Re: late 80s tilt column into an early 81 truck??
Post by: zieg85 on July 31, 2012, 03:41:01 pm

I forgot to say there is a difference between the tilt and a non tilt...  Not anything big but the loom plug from the truck will plug on upside down if that makes sense... 

Title: Re: late 80s tilt column into an early 81 truck??
Post by: Indian Mark on July 31, 2012, 03:59:39 pm

Cool, Thanks a lot.