Why oh Why

[dosperros]

I recently purchased my 1985 Dodge D100. A former owner decided in their infinite wisdom that they should install a GM steering column in the truck and install a push button for the starter.. The only reason I can fathon are a) cool steering wheel, b) poverty or c) availability. WhenI received the truck, there was a perfectly rebuildable steering column for my truck laying in the back. I plan on restoring the original steering column and reinstalling. Can anyone out there think of a reason or benefit for making this move. Go figure!

 

[69DodgeMan]

Can anyone out there think of a reason or benefit for making this move. Go figure!

I'm sure he did it just to piss you off.

 

[dosperros]

It didn't piss me off. Just wondering why.

 

[volaredon]

is it tilt/ original one wasnt? Mopar did use some GM/Saginaw columns over the years

 

[dosperros]

This one is not tilt. However if I had the tilt option, I would be happy with it. I'll keep an eye out for a tilt. this one was assembled in Warren Michigan.

 

[volaredon]

Any idea what the column they installed is actually out of?
And, yeah. When your truck was new most Dodge trucks were built in that plant

 

[dosperros]

No idea. I asked but prior owners did not respond.