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**smokinn** · 01-17-2006, 11:08 AM

I have a 79 with the wiper on the dash. Im looking at installing a tilt wheel but the one im looking at is out of a 84 with the wiper on the colum. What would I have to do to get it to work in my truck any ideas?

Jason

**Captkaos** · 01-17-2006, 11:35 AM

Anything before '83 should have the what you want.

**smokinn** · 01-17-2006, 02:09 PM

I guess what I was asking was what all is involved in the swap? With the current wiper switch on the dash and the new one has it on the collum. What kinda of a pain would it be to move it from the dash to the collum?

Jason

**Captkaos** · 01-17-2006, 04:01 PM

Oh, in that case it would be getting all of the wires sorted out and making the corrections.

79BIG10 · 01-17-2006, 08:18 PM

If you could get a wiring diagram for the new column then you could use some connectors to add to the new column with the old connections.

Woelf90 · 01-21-2006, 11:28 AM

I would love to swap mine out too. I hate having to reach down to turn on the wipers and there is no delay, which is a real pain in a drizzle. Anyone know where to find the wiring harness diagram?

hotrodhomi · 01-21-2006, 05:18 PM

welcome Woelf90

Woelf90 · 01-25-2006, 07:07 PM

Thanks for the shout out Hotrodhomi

hotrodhomi · 01-25-2006, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Woelf90

Thanks for the shout out Hotrodhomi

Start a thread and introduce yourself.

Russell · 01-26-2006, 12:31 AM

Actually, I think I'm gonna do a similar swap with my 80 sometime soon, goes along with installing a newer dash.

I personally prefer my headlight switch up on the column, along with the wipers. Far easier to get at everything

As far as I can tell, it should be a fairly easy swap too! Just need to get a newer style dash bezel to cover the old switch hole

01-17-2006, 11:08 AM	#1
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 617	steering wheel ? I have a 79 with the wiper on the dash. Im looking at installing a tilt wheel but the one im looking at is out of a 84 with the wiper on the colum. What would I have to do to get it to work in my truck any ideas? Jason

01-17-2006, 11:35 AM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: steering wheel ? Anything before '83 should have the what you want. __________________ 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

01-17-2006, 02:09 PM	#3
smokinn Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: omaha,Ne Posts: 617	Re: steering wheel ? I guess what I was asking was what all is involved in the swap? With the current wiper switch on the dash and the new one has it on the collum. What kinda of a pain would it be to move it from the dash to the collum? Jason

01-17-2006, 04:01 PM	#4
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Re: steering wheel ? Oh, in that case it would be getting all of the wires sorted out and making the corrections. __________________ 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

01-17-2006, 08:18 PM	#5
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Re: steering wheel ? If you could get a wiring diagram for the new column then you could use some connectors to add to the new column with the old connections. __________________ 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

01-21-2006, 11:28 AM	#6
Woelf90 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 7	Re: steering wheel ? I would love to swap mine out too. I hate having to reach down to turn on the wipers and there is no delay, which is a real pain in a drizzle. Anyone know where to find the wiring harness diagram? __________________ 77 Chevy Stepside

01-21-2006, 05:18 PM	#7
hotrodhomi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,737	Re: steering wheel ? welcome Woelf90 __________________ '72 2wd blazer, bagged w/ watts link & EDC '72 C10 "Lowered Farm Truck" STOLEN 5-18-11 '66 impala ht

01-25-2006, 07:07 PM	#8
Woelf90 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Augusta, Ga Posts: 7	Re: steering wheel ? Thanks for the shout out Hotrodhomi __________________ 77 Chevy Stepside

01-26-2006, 12:31 AM	#10
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: steering wheel ? Actually, I think I'm gonna do a similar swap with my 80 sometime soon, goes along with installing a newer dash. I personally prefer my headlight switch up on the column, along with the wipers. Far easier to get at everything As far as I can tell, it should be a fairly easy swap too! Just need to get a newer style dash bezel to cover the old switch hole __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)



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