How do I tell if I have an original steering column?

[rmoore]

I've searched, but haven't come up with anything. And if I do have an original column, can I add the switch that will turn the signals off like later model cars/trucks?

Thanks! %)

Pictures added as requested, hopefully they are good enough to see something! The steering wheel that is on there is a Grant wheel, was wanting to change to one from Tom's.

 

[Chief Master Sergeant]

Hard to tell, but if you send pictures it might help. I think all early Broncos came with cancelling cams on the turn signals, but they are easily broken. You can buy a new cam at most auto parts stores.

 

[rmoore]

Great, thanks! So it's called a cancelling cam? Learn something new every day here! I will post pictures tomorrow morning!

Thank you!

 

[broncorick]

Even the earliest ones had the cancelling cam. Can replace just the cam or the whole assembly ($20-$30). Easy fix.

 

[rmoore]

Great, thanks.. I'm sure I'll have more questions as I get into it.... glad it's a cheap, easy fix... I'll post pics tomorrow. So when I go to the parts store, just ask for a signal cancelling cam or assembly for a 73 Bronco? Sorry for the stupid questions...

 

[Chief Master Sergeant]

Yep! Turn signal switch is what they call it.

 

[rmoore]

Thanks! I will still post pics tomorrow morning because I still want to know if it's original. I want to put a new wheel on it from Tom's and I think they want to know that?

 

[Bronco717274]

The same year econoline vans had the same switch in them. Ask for the bronco one and you'll pay twice as much for it.

 

[rmoore]

Then I'll definately start with the 73 Econoline! Thanks.

 

[feitctaj]

I doubt you can get one from a parts house, probably Tom's would be your best bet. I would suggest that before you tear into the column, you should buy a book, the diagrams are VERY helpful, and leave it in the library so when you are doing the deed, you can learn about YOUR Bronco

 

[thegreatjustino]

Yep! Turn signal switch is what they call it.

A turn signal switch is the whole switch assembly and wiring loom that runs about $40 at the parts houses. A replacement cam is just the turn signal canceling mechanism that presses onto the switch itself. The cam runs about $15 at the parts houses.