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tommy217xxx · 03-13-2016, 11:52 AM

Hey everyone, I have a 76 1500 and I'm tying to swap a non tilt for a tilt. One issue is this plug is different. Is there a way to release the pins and wires from the plug and just swap the plug? Or do I need to swap the column harness or just cut and solder?

tommy217xxx · 03-13-2016, 11:55 AM

Above is the existing columns plug and below is the tilt column plug. Both columns have the same feathers.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-13-2016, 08:21 PM

on mine I just swapped guts

esbstuff · 03-13-2016, 10:00 PM

Wiring is longer on a tilt column... btw.

I've swapped lots of columns and never had to mess with the wiring. Are you using a like column year? 84-up are different and not swap-able without lots of unnecessary work.

**1774btcrew** · 03-13-2016, 10:16 PM

It would be helpful to know what year column you are swapping in. The plugs aren't actually different other than the length of the wiring for the tilt and the fact 84 up models are different. 73-74 trucks(maybe early 75s) had a shorter plug but the only problem that presents is if installing a newer turn signal switch into the earlier columns, the plug won't hold into the metal clips on the column.

tommy217xxx · 03-13-2016, 10:28 PM

I'm pretty sure it came out of a 76 4x4 3/4 ton. Would gm and Chevy use different plugs?

03-13-2016, 11:52 AM	#1
tommy217xxx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: mi Posts: 359	Steering column plug question Hey everyone, I have a 76 1500 and I'm tying to swap a non tilt for a tilt. One issue is this plug is different. Is there a way to release the pins and wires from the plug and just swap the plug? Or do I need to swap the column harness or just cut and solder? Attached Images __________________ TJ 76 gmc 1500 swb patina finish Dropped 4/5, 350/4 speed 80 Chevy c10 lwb 305/350

03-13-2016, 11:55 AM	#2
tommy217xxx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: mi Posts: 359	Re: Steering column plug question Above is the existing columns plug and below is the tilt column plug. Both columns have the same feathers. Attached Images __________________ TJ 76 gmc 1500 swb patina finish Dropped 4/5, 350/4 speed 80 Chevy c10 lwb 305/350

03-13-2016, 08:21 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Steering column plug question on mine I just swapped guts __________________ 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!!

03-13-2016, 10:00 PM	#4
esbstuff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: St Robert, Mo Posts: 730	Re: Steering column plug question Wiring is longer on a tilt column... btw. I've swapped lots of columns and never had to mess with the wiring. Are you using a like column year? 84-up are different and not swap-able without lots of unnecessary work.

03-13-2016, 10:16 PM	#5
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,603	Re: Steering column plug question It would be helpful to know what year column you are swapping in. The plugs aren't actually different other than the length of the wiring for the tilt and the fact 84 up models are different. 73-74 trucks(maybe early 75s) had a shorter plug but the only problem that presents is if installing a newer turn signal switch into the earlier columns, the plug won't hold into the metal clips on the column. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

03-13-2016, 10:28 PM	#6
tommy217xxx Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: mi Posts: 359	Re: Steering column plug question I'm pretty sure it came out of a 76 4x4 3/4 ton. Would gm and Chevy use different plugs? __________________ TJ 76 gmc 1500 swb patina finish Dropped 4/5, 350/4 speed 80 Chevy c10 lwb 305/350

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