FNG Tilt column question

86GMC · 11-10-2002, 02:23 PM

Hey guys'

I am the FNG for today asking a FNG question!

I have a friend that has a 77 gmc "parts truck".This thing has a tilt wheel,p/w and p/l,cruise etc.I was wondering what it would take,if at all possible to swap the cruise and tilt over to my 86 GMC shorty?

My 86 is a 305,4 spd granny

but i thought maybe i could still use the column by driving out the auto lever off the tilt?Would the wiring still work vs. the 86's?

I am trying to talk him outa' the power windows and locks along with the tilt and cruise(cause i would like to have them on my daily beater)He is only really interested in the 454/th400 in it anyhow.He allready agreed to let me have the tilt and cruise.

Any help would be great,before i get into something thats a bucket of worms!

Custom1 · 11-11-2002, 08:30 AM

You should have little or no problem doing a direct swap...you could also swap both column pieces so yours would not have the auto shift section but the one from your Granny....

GM did not change these trucks much during their design reign

Custom1

Cusdm91 · 11-14-2002, 07:24 AM

Hey, The column is the wrong one......

I believe it was after 81 that they put the wiper controls & dimmer switch on the column instead of on the dash & floor as the 77 has. Although the two columns WILL bolt in, they are NOT compatible(unless you feel like takin' the columns apart & swapping the wiring). NOT RECOMMENDED!!!!

:thumbsdow

Also, the shift collar from your non tilt, floor shift column is different from the tilt column's.You will need to get the collar from a tilt, floor shift column. Best bet, try GM, I think they are under $35 for the collar.

I also believe you may want the windows/pdl from the 81 & up trucks as I believe they changed to the smaller(& less expensive)motors with them...

Just hold off & check the wreckin yards, I'm sure someone will have one sooner or later....

86GMC · 11-14-2002, 09:42 AM

Thanks for the response guys!!

I was wondering if it had changed that much after 81 or not.I'll leave him the goodies off the 77 to do with as he wishesit appears.Quess i will be hiting the 'yards in the next few weeks to get the goodies off a newer truck.

Thanks
86GMC

11-10-2002, 02:23 PM	#1
86GMC Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2002 Member ID: 3373 Pics: My Gallery Location: Utah,aka: pothole central Age: 34 Posts: 3	FNG Tilt column question Hey guys' I am the FNG for today asking a FNG question! I have a friend that has a 77 gmc "parts truck".This thing has a tilt wheel,p/w and p/l,cruise etc.I was wondering what it would take,if at all possible to swap the cruise and tilt over to my 86 GMC shorty? My 86 is a 305,4 spd granny but i thought maybe i could still use the column by driving out the auto lever off the tilt?Would the wiring still work vs. the 86's? I am trying to talk him outa' the power windows and locks along with the tilt and cruise(cause i would like to have them on my daily beater)He is only really interested in the 454/th400 in it anyhow.He allready agreed to let me have the tilt and cruise. Any help would be great,before i get into something thats a bucket of worms!

11-11-2002, 08:30 AM	#2
Custom1 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2002 Member ID: 2817 Pics: My Gallery Location: Howe, TX Age: 37 Posts: 835	Should be no problem! You should have little or no problem doing a direct swap...you could also swap both column pieces so yours would not have the auto shift section but the one from your Granny.... GM did not change these trucks much during their design reign Custom1 www.customclassic.com Steel Roll Pans, Custom LED's, Shaved Door Systems 800-365-6928

11-14-2002, 07:24 AM	#3
Cusdm91 Wish it was done!!! Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2002 Member ID: 1530 Pics: My Gallery Location: Pitman, NJ Age: 36 Posts: 245	NOPE!!! WRONG $HIT!!!!!! Hey, The column is the wrong one...... I believe it was after 81 that they put the wiper controls & dimmer switch on the column instead of on the dash & floor as the 77 has. Although the two columns WILL bolt in, they are NOT compatible(unless you feel like takin' the columns apart & swapping the wiring). NOT RECOMMENDED!!!! :thumbsdow Also, the shift collar from your non tilt, floor shift column is different from the tilt column's.You will need to get the collar from a tilt, floor shift column. Best bet, try GM, I think they are under $35 for the collar. I also believe you may want the windows/pdl from the 81 & up trucks as I believe they changed to the smaller(& less expensive)motors with them... Just hold off & check the wreckin yards, I'm sure someone will have one sooner or later.... http://www.geocities.com/cusdm91/index.html Current Rides: 1991 GMC Sierra C1500 ExtCab LB- In shop for stockfloor bodydrop & bags 1976 Chevy Crew Cab 454 Dually- the next project 1992 Chevy Caprice Wagon- will be bagged in the spring with an LT1 to boot!

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11-14-2002, 09:42 AM	#4
86GMC Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Nov 2002 Member ID: 3373 Pics: My Gallery Location: Utah,aka: pothole central Age: 34 Posts: 3	Thanks for the response guys!! I was wondering if it had changed that much after 81 or not.I'll leave him the goodies off the 77 to do with as he wishesit appears.Quess i will be hiting the 'yards in the next few weeks to get the goodies off a newer truck. Thanks 86GMC