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Posted by: poohsan Jun 13 2007, 02:19 AM

I did a search and I’m still confused.

Will a complete 1970 Steering column, housing switches and wheel fit in a 1975?

I ask because I just purchased one on ebay and well I think I messed up.

Arron

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Posted by: bondo Jun 13 2007, 02:27 AM

Bad news: No, a 1970 column won't fit in a 1975. (easily)

Good news: That is not a 1970 column.

Posted by: poohsan Jun 13 2007, 02:30 AM

Can anyone identify the model year of this column?

I might sleep better tonight.

Thanks,
Arron

Posted by: bondo Jun 13 2007, 02:38 AM

It has a wiper switch on it, so the short answer is it's what you want. I'm not 100% sure all the wire colors will be the same, but it should have all the wires you need. I don't know what year it is, just that it's a "late" one. Not sure of the cutoff year, but it's either 72 or 73. (73 for sure has the late column, 71 for sure has the early one)

Posted by: markb Jun 13 2007, 02:44 AM

That column will work fine in a 75. The only thing it may not have is the 4th position on the wiper stalk for the intermittent feature. The wiring should be the same (even the 70/71 wiring for the wiper switch has the same color wiring as the later).

Posted by: poohsan Jun 13 2007, 02:56 AM

What a relief!
I hate spending money and not being able to fix the problem.

Next Question: Does anyone know where I can find the female plug from wiring harness for the wiper switch?

The PO cut the plug from the harness. @#$%!

Posted by: SLITS Jun 13 2007, 08:17 AM

If the dumpster hasn't left I might be able to come up with both pieces ..... yes there are a total of 3 connectors from the main harness .... wiper, headlights and ignition.

Posted by: 914Sixer Jun 13 2007, 11:32 AM

The 70,71 cars had a small mounting plate. It is about 10mm smaller al the way around. If you are doing a -6 conversion with a real six column you will need the mounting plate from the chasis.

Your column is a 73-74 because of the chrome ignition switch. 75-76 has a chrome dome with a black plastic surround.

Posted by: SLITS Jun 13 2007, 12:48 PM

If you need the plugs ..... I just rescued them from the dumpster (roll off). Send me a PM with your addy ..........

Posted by: poohsan Jun 13 2007, 10:10 PM

QUOTE(SLITS @ Jun 13 2007, 11:48 AM)