Steering column swap for my 84 Corvette (Page 1/1)
Jake_Dragon AUG 15, 06:37 PM
Ok I have a perfect shape 1986 automatic column out of a Fiero with a key. Its tight and everything works.
I would like to swap it into my 1984 Corvette and use the wiper controls on the column and get rid of the controls on the door panel.

How much work am I looking at? I don't care about the trans shift lockout and only need to use the wiper controls and the turn signals. I don't even care about the horn I have been using my finger.
rogergarrison AUG 17, 03:03 PM
Id start by calling a GM parts department or big salvage yard to see if the part numbers interchange. Thats what I ususally do. If theyre the same number, theyre a bolt in swap. If your swapping to use different controls, your going to have to make a lot of wiring harness mods.
HoMiE_TeLeFrAgGeD AUG 17, 03:06 PM
I dont believe there is a replacement for the door wiper switch on corvettes is there? I've been looking around for my 84 corvette to replace the faulty switch and so far I cant find zippo for it. Let me know if that steering column swap works - cause if it does thatd be nice to swap it to a more conventional stalk-style wiper/turn signal control. Let me know what you find -Ben
Jake_Dragon AUG 17, 06:14 PM
The columns are different but I have heard that the newer C4 column has the wiper on the stalk.

I also heard that I could swap the bottom of the C4 shaft to the top of the Fiero column. I am an old hot rodder so I have no doubt that I could make it work but just don't know if I am up for the hassle
oldbikeracer SEP 08, 11:05 AM
Sounds like a lot of work and expense to simply move the wiper controls from the door to the turn signal stalk. I have owned several C4 corvettes and ir has never been an issue for me. Why do you want to move it? Sell the Fiero steering column to a Fiero owner that needs it. Just my 2 cents.
Mike

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Jake_Dragon SEP 08, 09:04 PM

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Originally posted by oldbikeracer:

Sounds like a lot of work and expense to simply move the wiper controls from the door to the turn signal stalk. I have owned several C4 corvettes and ir has never been an issue for me. Why do you want to move it? Sell the Fiero steering column to a Fiero owner that needs it. Just my 2 cents.
Mike




I was hoping that they were going to be more plug-n-play. I'm not just doing it to move the controls, the column in my Vette isn't in great condition and the Fiero column is in much better shape.
Chalk it up to being cheep
oldbikeracer SEP 09, 12:50 PM
Check on Ebay and Corvette Action Center for a clumn for the Vette. I noticed your avitar is of the Dancing Hurdle Racer, is she a happy girl or what. What is wrong with the Vette column?
Mike

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Jake_Dragon SEP 09, 02:24 PM

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Originally posted by oldbikeracer:

Check on Ebay and Corvette Action Center for a clumn for the Vette. I noticed your avitar is of the Dancing Hurdle Racer, is she a happy girl or what. What is wrong with the Vette column?
Mike




Someone had the top apart at some point and the horn didn't work when I got it. I wouldn't care but it feels loose if I pull back on the wheel.
There are a lot of C4 guys in Florida so I will probably just get one.
I also heard that the 96 columns have the wipers on the column but will investigate that when I have the money to replace mine.

Thanks for the reply.