steering column conversion
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From: Emerald Victoria
steering column conversion
I have the opportunity to purchase a tilt/tele steering column for my 69 vert. At present it has a standard column. (Converted to RHD) Is this a straight forward swap.
Have just recently completed respray and freshen up of interior. Will post pics soon.
Have just recently completed respray and freshen up of interior. Will post pics soon.
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From: Saginaw Michigan
What year T&T? As long as your current column bolts in with your right hand drive, a 1969 through 1977 T&T steering column should fit in its place. Make sure that the T&T comes with the horn button, telescope lock, tilt and turn signal levers for it. The 1978 through 1982 T&T columns have to be modified slightly in order to fit.
Jim
Jim
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From: Madison Indiana
Originally Posted by zamps69
Its from a 69-74. Does not come with a horn cap or ignition switch. Will my units fit? Also does the tele give more room than the standard column.
By extending the column all the way out and tilting it up a little, driving is now much more comfortable.
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You will not be able to use the switch from your standard steering column. The standard column switch operates in the opposite direction from a tilt or T&T column switch.
However, any ignition switch from a tilt or a T&T steering column will work on your new steering column. You will have to twist your body harness 180 degrees in order to make it snap into the tilt or T&T switch.
The horn cap is the same for all T&T columns 1969 through 1975.
Jim
However, any ignition switch from a tilt or a T&T steering column will work on your new steering column. You will have to twist your body harness 180 degrees in order to make it snap into the tilt or T&T switch.
The horn cap is the same for all T&T columns 1969 through 1975.
Jim
