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Old Mar 15, 2011 | 11:43 AM
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I know 69 was the 1st year for the tilt telescopic column. I know that the physical design was used from 1969 - 1976. The 76 had a little different lock ring and used the Vega wheel. 1977 - 82 had a different physical design. However, they all had simular mechanical operation. I was told that the early 69 T/T columns had a different physical design. Can anyone provide me with some photos showing the difference, if there are any, between early 69 and the later thur 75 column?

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The locking plate attached to the steering shaft with a nut. Also the locking plate had a rubber mat to insulate it from grounding the horn. There was no c-clip or c-clip retainer. These are all internal features. Externally, the column will interchange with all other 69-76 columns.

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