steering column changed need wiring help....68 to 79

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steering column changed need wiring help....68 to 79

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ok so added powersteering to my 68 and used a 79 column, i just want to know if anyone has a wiring diagram for a 79 column and a 68 column so i can move the plugs from the 68 column to the 79. i know that the 79 has 2 extra wires that are for the hazard switch that i am not going to be using. also the column i removed was a manual 3 spd and the one i am using is ps 4spd column. thanks for the help....
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thanks for the wiring diagrams, it looks like it will be simple change now, has anyone else done a swap to a newer column?
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Re: steering column changed need wiring help....68 to 79

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the second diagram is for a 72 right? and i was reading on other post that 68 is different that a 72, am i right? if so i need the diagram for a 68 column, if i am wrong then sorry for the confusion.....
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check the 69 harness wiring at www.fordification.com/wiring.htm
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thanks i am guessing that the 68 and 69 are the same harnesses?
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i don't know . send me your email and i will email you a copy of thr 68 diagrams kaptkaos sent me.
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Re: steering column changed need wiring help....68 to 79

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Yes, 67,68 and 69 are the same, also the only difference is the connector between these and the 70-72 (67-69 used two connectors and 70-72 use one connector for all the wires). Also the wire colors are the same so as long as you match up the wire colors your good. :2cents:
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Re: steering column changed need wiring help....68 to 79

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You need to do a search not in just this forum but the whole site for "tilt". I know I did a write up with wiring for putting a 79 tilt column in my 71. I know others have done a write up on it putting a 78/79 tilt columns in their truck. I'm sure it is all the same. I think the main difference was the horn has an extra wire or something like that. It has been a while.
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Yes, this should be a big help.




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Re: steering column changed need wiring help....68 to 79

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Wow, keith updated it with all the good thread info. Way to go Keith!
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