Steering columns

[eversmann79]

I have a 78 regal And I was wondering if I could do a swap with a 79 regal and then I would be able too run the jeep shaft?
It looks like the turn signals etc are the same but I want to ask you guys

 

[mebe007]

our 78,79,80 regals all use the same exact column to my knowledge as our wipers are on the dash and not the column. Also as far as i know we can use a jeep shaft as long as you get the right one. I have one sitting in the closet but havent installed it yet. Why do you think you cant use one?

 

[clean8485]

According to what I've read in some other posts, the '78 steering column is slightly different than '79 & up, and the Jeep shaft doesn't fit.

 

[Bonnewagon]

Yes, the '78 is the last year for the splined shaft, and '79 began the slotted shaft. You would need the correct intermediate shaft to use a '79 on and the rag joint "may" be different too.

 

[mebe007]

Thanks for clearing that up Mark, I stand corrected. I still need to find a column for my 80 from a manual car

 

[eversmann79]

yea so i CAN swap a 79 or 80 column into my car and itll work without a hitch with signals and stuff?

 

[mebe007]

yeah you should be able to do a straight forward swap as the 78-80 regals should have all had wipers on dash. i know my 80 has them on dash how about your 78?

 

[eversmann79]

yea wipers are on the dash, want to sell me yours since you're swapping yours ?

 

[mebe007]

if i had the column from a manual car i would but i cant until i have a column to put back in the car lol

 

[eversmann79]

im going to the yard on saturday ill look for a manual g body