 Will a 1970 Steering column fit in a 1975?, Did I just buy the wrong part? |
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| poohsan |
 Jun 13 2007, 02:19 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 10-July 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 6,409  |
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 Images:     |
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| bondo |
Jun 13 2007, 02:27 AM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
Bad news: No, a 1970 column won't fit in a 1975. (easily)
Good news: That is not a 1970 column. |
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| poohsan |
Jun 13 2007, 02:30 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 10-July 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 6,409 |
Can anyone identify the model year of this column?
I might sleep better tonight. Thanks, Arron |
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| bondo |
Jun 13 2007, 02:38 AM
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Practicing my perpendicular parking Group: Members Posts: 4,277 Joined: 19-April 03 From: Los Osos, CA Member No.: 587 Region Association: Central California |
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)
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| markb |
Jun 13 2007, 02:44 AM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California 
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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).
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| poohsan |
Jun 13 2007, 02:56 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 10-July 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 6,409 |
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. @#$%! |
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| SLITS |
Jun 13 2007, 08:17 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None  |
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.
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| 914Sixer |
Jun 13 2007, 11:32 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,892 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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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. |
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| SLITS |
Jun 13 2007, 12:48 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
If you need the plugs ..... I just rescued them from the dumpster (roll off). Send me a PM with your addy ..........
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| poohsan |
Jun 13 2007, 10:10 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 46 Joined: 10-July 06 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 6,409 |
QUOTE(SLITS @ Jun 13 2007, 11:48 AM)  If you need the plugs ..... I just rescued them from the dumpster (roll off). Send me a PM with your addy .......... PM sent. |
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