Steering Column ID of GM Tilt Column

[Canuck]

Have a GM van tilt column that I am trying to find out the year of. The only ID on the column is a sticker with the numbers " 7DZ 7827343 ".

Does anyine out there know what year it is out of?

Trying to narrow it down to get a steering wheel adapter.

Thanks for the help

Canuck

[enjenjo]

If there is no key, it will be 71 to 79. Most likely 76 to 79. They all use the same wheel adapter.

[Canuck]

Grant's Catalogue lists the following:

Prior to 1968   no kit listed
1968-69      # 3162
1970-75      # 3163
1978-81      $ 4198 for Tilt Columns only

After market columns   # 3169

That is why I am wondering what the numbers refer to.  

The column doesn't have a key, is a column shift with a TH400 pattern, heavy shift lever with larger soft vinyl whift lever.

Looks like the 3163 might be my best bet and keep my fingers crossed.   :?

Canuck

[wayne petty]

is there a parts number tag/tape still on the turn signal switch wiring..


got a picture?

what does the gear shift quadrant look like... ... pics??

[Canuck]

The gear shift quadrant is a simply designed cast painted cover over the plastic quadrant with a light in one end.  The shift indicator is a white plastic piece that is mounted in the indicator and slides into the lower part of the column.  Pattern is " P  R N D L2 L1"  

There are no tags on the wiring, the only one was the one on the column with the numbers " 7DZ 7827343 ".   The wiring connector is the long ( 4 1/4") one.  Wires were enclosed in a snap on metal cover on the upper part of the column.

Another clue could be the "C" shaped quadrant in the turn signal mechanism, it is embossed with " D-8-67 ".  Possibly a design started in 1967??

[enjenjo]

Found one in my stash with the same tag on it, marked as 1974 by the junkyard

[Canuck]

Thanks for the help.  Greatly appreciate it.  

Will be ordering a adapter.  The column tubes have been shortened to fit in the A a bit better and clear the starter.  The end of the shaft has had the splines removed and a .75" DD machined on it.  Adapting to a interm shaft off a Astro van and connecting to a Saginaw box off a Malibu.  Should give nice smooth strong steering in the A.

Thanks again.  You are more than welcome to stop by anytime for a cool one.

Canuck