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Jun 27, 2006 | 11:04 PM

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Hi, can anyone help with info on how to modify a 76 tilt tele column to work in my 69, that now has a standard column thanks Popa

Jun 28, 2006 | 07:47 AM

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Column is a bolt in. If you want the 69 steering wheel, you need a hub from a 69-75 tilt car to bolt the steering wheel to.

Jun 28, 2006 | 09:27 PM

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Thsanks For The Reply, What About The Wiring Plug Up And Th Dimmer Switch In The Turn Signal Switch, Not Floor ?? Thanks Popa

Jun 28, 2006 | 10:50 PM

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I tired this same thing years ago...give up as its too much work. I sold the 76 column on e-bay and then bought one that fit my 71. Any cost difference will be less than what you will spend trying to convert.

Jun 29, 2006 | 12:32 PM

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Thsanks For The Reply, What About The Wiring Plug Up And Th Dimmer Switch In The Turn Signal Switch, Not Floor ?? Thanks Popa

Turn signal switch is a direct plug in. If you have dimmer on the column, either ignore it, or re-route the wire from the floor switch. It also should plug in. I though dimmer on the column didn't start until 77?

Jun 29, 2006 | 12:35 PM

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Are you sure it was a 76 column? 77-82 are a different length. The only real difference in a 76 column and 69-75 is the "Vega" steering wheel. You need the correct hub for the early wheel and it should be a direct bolt-in.

Jun 29, 2006 | 01:31 PM

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Are you sure about that? 77 used the early side dash panels.

Jun 30, 2006 | 08:31 AM

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If you have a 1977 (or later) T&T column, it will have a large "bulge" on the left side or the steering column head for the dimmer switch pivot. 1976 (and earlier) columns have a completely round head.

If you have a 1977 or later column, this paper may be of help.

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...3Rev06JN06.doc

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