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Old Aug 18, 2016 | 10:40 PM
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hello corvette people. got my 85 running ok. moving on to the rest of the car. lots to do. here is my question. will a steering column from a 84 with automatic fit my 85 with manual? I appreciate all the help.thanks
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hello corvette people. got my 85 running ok. moving on to the rest of the car. lots to do. here is my question. will a steering column from a 84 with automatic fit my 85 with manual? I appreciate all the help.thanks
Yes '84 & '85 will be a "direct fit" to each other.
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Originally Posted by WVZR-1
Yes '84 & '85 will be a "direct fit" to each other.
even if one is manual and the other is automatic? Thanks for helping
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even if one is manual and the other is automatic? Thanks for helping
You mentioned that in POST #1 - Did you assume I missed that?

If you've the FSM compare the 7B section for both.

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Originally Posted by WVZR-1
You mentioned that in POST #1 - Did you assume I missed that?

If you've the FSM compare the 7B section for both.
Sorry about that. I didn't assume anything. What is the FSM? Spell check
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Originally Posted by dbergair
Sorry about that. I didn't assume anything. What is the FSM? Spell check
FSM - Factory Service Manual
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