Tilt-Tele Column Install

cbodyseth · Jun 22, 2014

Hi,

I will be installing a tilt-tele column in my '77 Newport. Right now it has the standard non-tilt column and steering wheel (two spoke).

I bought a tilt-tele column, but do not have it yet, so I was doing a little research in the meantime in my FSM and '77 parts book.

In the parts book there is a listing under the tilt-tele column that is not shown in the picture. It is #56A and part number: 4055 081 called a Steering Column Switch Wiring Assembly. Is this some kind of adapter harness?

Does anyone know if this is generally attached to the column or a piece that I would also need to get off a tilt-tele car? I want to do this change over the right way without having to hack and chop the wiring.

I searched for an image of what it would look like compared to my non-tilt column plug and had no luck.
Any help would be appreciated.

1978 NYB · Jun 22, 2014

Yes, it's an adapter/jumper harness. You have to get that harness from the donor car. Hopefully it wasn't chopped or cut. It'll plug right in to your existing plug.

commando1 · Jun 22, 2014

What color is your interior?

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detmatt · Jun 22, 2014

Welcome to the site from the Motor City!

cbodyseth · Jun 22, 2014

Ok, thanks.

I bought it from Murray Park, who I have heard is a reputable guy, so hopefully it will be included/not chopped

I have a gold interior, the most popular choice for Jasmine Yellow cars or at least every other yellow Newport/New Yorker I've seen.

detmatt · Jun 22, 2014

Post up some pics please, I know we all want to see it. I think we've all spent a little money with Murry B..

cbodyseth · Jun 22, 2014

Thanks,

Its nice to find a site that actually has a section just for '74-78 c-bodies.

When I get the column Ill be sure to post some pics.

cbodyseth · Jun 22, 2014

Here is a picture of the entire car from last summer.

detmatt · Jun 22, 2014

Nice! Look at that, no vinyl top! Sharp car.

commando1 · Jun 23, 2014

I love it. A District Sales Manager's car. Rare.

1978 NYB · Jun 23, 2014

cbodyseth said:
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Here is a picture of the entire car from last summer.

Wow! Very nice. Last year of the sedan. More pictures please!

Here's a picture of my 78 Newport. KY4 Golden Fawn.

commando1 · Jun 23, 2014

Bob, you're hogging a lot of real estate there. Lol.

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1978 NYB · Jun 24, 2014

commando1 said:
Bob, you're hogging a lot of real estate there. Lol.

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Yep! My neighbors love me...... no they don't.

commando1 · Jun 24, 2014

Well, might as well get the Pewter one too then.

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cbodyseth · Jul 3, 2014

Picked up the column from Murray. I'm an undertaker, so I don't have a lot of time off. I also keep the car at my Dad's barn which is just outside of Rochester NY, so its a 1.25 hr drive to get over and work on anything. Ill snap some pics during the process and post an update once its in.

Thanks again to everyone for the help and friendly welcome.

commando1 · Jul 3, 2014

We're here to serve and spend other people's money.

Big_John · Jul 4, 2014

Was that car at the Liverpool show last week? I think I remember seeing it there.

I'm in Marcellus.

cbodyseth · Jul 6, 2014

Big_John said:
Was that car at the Liverpool show last week? I think I remember seeing it there.

I'm in Marcellus.

No, I was not there. Must have been another car like mine.....which is unusual. I was there a couple of years ago and wanted to go this year, but I spent Sat. going out to Murray Parks to pick up the column and helping my Dad on Sun.

I'm new to CNY (I'm from Rochester), are there any cruisenites you would recommend in the Syracuse area Big_John?

cbodyseth · Jul 6, 2014

Here are some other Formals I owned. Unfortunately they were NY cars and then sat (sunken up to their floors in the gravel driveway) for 15 years in my adoptive grandmothers house before I got them.

'75 Imperial