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: steering column compatibility??? t-odd Feb 4th, 02, 7:21 AM ok... so... my 70 chevelles column is pretty messed up... and I am having trouble finding a column for not too much... I did find a respectable person with a monte carlo steering column, and I was wondering if they were compatible. chevelle / monte carlo steering columns??? Nate Feb 4th, 02, 11:39 AM A column from a 69 - 72 Chevelle as well as a 70 - 72 Monte are the same. Also if youcan find a tilt out of a Camaro/Firebird 70 - 81 you can make it work by removing the firewall plate that is spot welded to it and replacing it with the one off of the Chevelle/Monte column. The wiring for the column will plug right in. Some other columns may work but not sure of which ones. Good Luck ------------------ Nathan Brandt The more cubes the better!!! 70 SS 396 4spd under restoration 71 SS 454 clone 8.8 1/8 on pump gas and 8" slicks 60' 1.949 & 77 MPH Team Chevelle # 1143 My 71 SS 454 clone (http://www.chevelles.com/showroom/nate71.jpg) Rick_Nelson Feb 4th, 02, 12:55 PM Impalas also used the same column. They just didn't use the intermediate shaft. I put a '69 Impala tilt in my '69 Chevelle. From what I recall, there is also a difference in the electrical ignition switch from a tilt and a non tilt column so try and get the switch with the column. ------------------ "Details Make the Difference" Musclecar Restoration and Design ACES #5032 TC #1074 JIML82 Feb 4th, 02, 6:28 PM On the GM function locking columns (starting in 1969), the switches for a tilt columns are different than the standard (non-adjustable) column switches. One switch works by a pushing motion from the ignition rod on the column, the other works by a pulling motion. As long as you have the correct switch on your column, either switch will connect to the wiring harness in your car. t-odd Feb 5th, 02, 9:41 AM my old column was a tilt column with auto on the column... the monte carlo column is not tilt with auto also on the column... the monte carlo column is complete... will it work? Rick_Nelson Feb 5th, 02, 9:24 PM Yes, just make sure you use the Monte's electric starter switch mounted on the column. ------------------ "Details Make the Difference" Musclecar Restoration and Design ACES #5032 TC #1074 | ||