Telescoping Steering Column

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88AZSS

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I've read through a few of the column swap threads and used the search bar but I'm still not finding an exact answer.

I have a 1988 Monte Carlo SS with a non tilt column with 2 speed wiper and no cruise control. I've seen Cadillac vehicles of the same vintage that have tilt/telescoping columns. My questions is can I swap this column into my MCSS and if so, which vehicles do I need to pull it from and what will I need to take with the column?

I understand the multifunction level is specific to the features of the car. Does this mean I can swap the one I have now with no cruise and 2 speed wipers onto the new column or will I need a different one? I also understand that when swapping G Body columns that the one I would need would be 84-87 because of the wiring, does this apply the same for a column from another vehicle?

Thanks for the advice! Pictures of said swap would be even better if anyone has some.
 

Wageslave

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Keep in mind that Cadillac kept their windshield wiper switches on the dash longer than some of the other divisions, and any you do find will be delay wiper switches. Also, almost all Cadillacs of that era will have cruise control on the stalk.

Not a deal breaker, but you may have to gut a G-Body column of all its switches and transfer it over to the telescoping column. That is assuming that they will be a direct bolt in. Once that is done, you will likely have to cut your mounting flange off and transfer it to the new column, as well.

All of this can be done, but is the end result going to be worth all the time and money that will have to be put into it?
 
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TURNA

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Remove firewall flange from GBody column install on CBody column

Adjust if needed the steering shaft mount location to fit Gbody's studs

Let us know how it works out!!
 

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I have a column a friend built about 15 years ago. It mixed a Caddy tilt/ telescope section with a Malibu turn signal wiper/cruise stalk. It can be done, but there is a lever that sticks through a slot in the steering wheel for the telescope feature, do you may need to use the Caddy wheel. I have not installed it yet, so I have not had to deal with that yet.
 

oldsmobile joe

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but there is a lever that sticks through a slot in the steering wheel for the telescope feature, do you may need to use the Caddy wheel.
70's vettes came with tilt/tele option, you could use a steering wheel off one of these.
 
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